Obj. 2- Explain the 4 drug names
- Chemical Name- (chemists use this) the formula/structure/composition of the drug
- Generic name-name given once developed.
- Official name- (we use) given after FDA approved and listed in us pharmacopeia and national formulary ex: acetaminophen
- Proprietary name- (brand name) “trade name” ex: Tylenol
Obj. 3- Unsafe abbreviations
U-units
IU- international unit
QD,qd,QOD,qod- once a day, once every other day
Trailing zeros
Lack of leading zero
MSO4 & MgSO4- morphine sulfate and magnesium sulfate
BIW, TIW- twice a week, three times a week
ug- mcg(microgram)
AU, AS, AD- both ears, left ear, right ear
OU, OS, OD- both eyes, left eye, right eye
SC- subcutaneous
Dram, minim(mm)
X3d- for 3 days
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Cc- cubic centimeters use ML
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Obj. 4- Differentiate between the role of the physician, nurse, and pharmacist in administration of medications
LAWS DEFINE THE ROLE OF THE LICENSED PERSON
Prescribes- MD, Dentist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant
Prepare and dispense- pharmacist
Administers- RN
Obj. 4- Nurse is accountable and responsible:
- Extensive knowledge of medications and their efforts
- Assessing individual needs for and response to meds
- Ensuring individual receives the proper medication
- To assess for a knowledge deficit:
- compliance
- non compliance
- To document and report the effects of medications administered
Obj 4. - Nurses have a ____________ role with the prescriber and dispenser of medication_________, __________, & __________.
COLLABORATIVE role
(Not a dependent role!!!!)
Legally
Ethically
& Morally
Obj. 5- describe the 4 processes of pharmacokinetics:
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Excretion
Absorption- small intestine(micro villi ^ surface area to maximize absorption)
Distribution- circulatory system(blood)
Metabolism- liver
Excretion- kidneys–>exit the body
Obj. 1- Reference sources for nurses about medications
- Drug book
- PDR; Physicians Drug
Reference - Pharmacist
- Formulary
- U.s. Pharmacopeia
