Chapter 3: Principles Of Drug Administration Rated
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Key Terms in Medication Administration
Adverse Events (AEs) - Negative reactions to a drug.
Allergic Reaction - An acquired hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance, known as an allergen.
Anaphylaxis - An acute allergic...
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Key Terms in Medication Administration
Adverse Events (AEs)
- Negative reactions to a drug.
Allergic Reaction
- An acquired hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance, known as an allergen.
Anaphylaxis
- An acute allergic response to an antigen that can lead to severe hypotension and potentially life-
threatening shock if untreated.
Apothecary System
- An older system of measurement that uses drams; rarely used in modern practice.
ASAP Order
- "As Soon As Possible" order; should be available for administration within 30 minutes of the written
order.
Astringent Effect
- Uses drops or sprays to shrink swollen mucous membranes or to loosen secretions for easier drainage.
Buccal Route
- Administration of a tablet or capsule placed in the oral cavity between the gum and the cheek.
Compliance
, - Taking medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider or according to over-the-counter
instructions on the label.
Drug Effect
- Refers to the actions of a medication.
Enteral Route
- Administration of drugs orally or through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes.
Enteric Coated
- Referring to tablets that have a hard, waxy coating designed to dissolve in the alkaline environment of
the small intestine.
Five Rights of Drug Administration
- Principles that guide nurses during drug preparation, delivery, and administration.
Household System
- An older system of measurement using teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups.
Intradermal (ID)
- Administration of medication into the dermis layer of the skin.
Intramuscular (IM)
- Delivery of medication into specific muscles.
Intravenous (IV)
- Administration of medications and fluids directly into the bloodstream.
Metric System of Measurement
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