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Identify three stipulations of a controlled substance act of 1970:
Define the following terms-
Adherence-
Averse effect-
Allergic reaction-
Anaphylaxis-
Enteral Route-
Enteric coated-
five rights of administration-
Intradermal (ID)-
Intramuscular (IM)-
Orally disintegrating tablet (ODTs)-
Parenteral route- PRN order-
Side effect- Single order- S
tanding order-
STAT order-
Subcutaneous-
Sublingual- Sustained-release-
Transdermal-
Three checks of drug administration-
The primary role of the nurse in drug administration is to ensure that prescribed medications are developed in a ________ ________. Two potentially fatal drugs reactions are (listed in briefly describe): Discuss why grapefruit juice should be use with caution or avoided with many drugs..
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT
The Controlled substance act title ll of the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act of 1970 is the federal U.S drug policy under which the manufacture , importation, possession, use and distribution of certain narcotics, stimulants,depressants, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids and other chemicals is regulated.
The CSA was signed into law by president richard nixon on october 27 ,1970
Within the CSA there are five controlled substance schedules at the federal level(schedules I-V) that are used to classify drugs based upon their
DEFINITIONS
Adherence is defined by the World Health Organization as the degree to which the persons behavior corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a health care provider.
An unexpected medical problem that happens during treatment with a drug or other therapy.
Adverse effects may be mild, moderate or severe and may be caused by something other than the drug or therapy being given.
Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substance called allergens that come into contact with the skin ,nose, eyes,respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.
An acute allergic reaction to an antigen to which the body has become hypersensitive. The reaction can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen
Enteral administration is food or drug administration via the human gastrointestinal tract. and includes gastric or duodenal and rectal administration. Oral route of administration is the most frequently used route of administration because of its simplicity and convenience which improve patient compliance
Enteric coating is a polymer barrier applied to oral medication that prevents its dissolution or disintegration in the gastric environment. It permits transit through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication is released.
To help reduce the risk of medication errors,five rights of medication administrarion is taught. These principles help to ensure the right drug, right dose, right route and right patient at the right time
Intradermal injections are administered into the dermis,just below the epidermis. The ID injection route has the longest absorption time of all parenteral routes.
An intramuscular injection is a technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles. This allows the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.
A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances which disintegrates rapidly usually within a matter of seconds ,when placed upon the tongue
Parenteral route is defined as injection, infusion, and implantation or by some other route other than the alimentary canal.
PRN medications are given on an as needed basis for specific signs and symptoms
Any effect of a drug, chemical or other medicine that is in addition to its intended effect, especially an effect that is harmful or unpleasant
Medication administered at once at specified time
A stansing order is a written instruction issued by a medical practioner, dentist, nurse practioner or optometrist to complete certain clinical tasks without having to first obtain a physician order
Stat medications meaning immediately , are reserved for the highest priority orders and life threatening situations that must be administered within a limited time frame
Under the skin. It is an injection in which a needle is inserted just under the skin
Sublingual administration involves placing a drug under the tongue to dissolve and absorb into the blood through the tissue.
Sustained release allows delivery of a specific drug at a programmed rate that leads to drug delivery for a prolonged period of time.
A transdermal drug delivery involves drug diffusion through distinct layers of the skin into systemic or blood circulation to provoke therapeutic effect
Checking the name of the person, strenth and dosage, frequency against the medical order