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NURS B260 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 fully solved graded A+
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- NURS-B260
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- Indiana University
NURS B260 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 fully solved graded A+
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NURS B260 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1side effects
predictable but unwanted, sometimes unavoidable reactions to medications
adverse effect
severe, unintended, unwanted, and often unpredictable drug reactions; may occur after one dose, or develop over time
toxic effect
result from a medication overdose or the buildup of medication in the blood due to impaired metabolism and excretion; potentially lethal
allergic reaction
an unpredictable immune response (to a medication in this case), upon first exposure the pt produces antibodies and upon future exposure an allergic reaction occurs
anaphylactic reaction
a severe allergic reaction, a medical emergency that can occur immediately following medication administration. Treatment: immediate discontinuation of the drug and administration of epinephrine (an
antagonist), intravenous (IV) fluids, steroids, and antihistamines while providing respiratory support.
prescription medication must have a valid written order from a provider for the medication, and it must contain:
-patient's name
- date and time order is written
- name of drug to be administered
- dosage of drug
- route of administration
- frequency of administration
- signature of person writing the order
nonprescription medication
medication, herbs, supplements, and vitamins that can be obtained without a prescription from a provider; non-prescription medications are regulated by the FDA for dosage and safety, but not all supplements/vitamins/herbs are regulated
routes of medication administration
-Parental (IV, IM, ID, Subcut)
-Sublingual or Buccal
-Oral
-Topical
-Inhalation
-Transdermal
medication error
any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the
medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer.
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