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Drug Classifications
90 cards·by Eichelberger17
Analgesics
Used for Pain Control
Analgesics
Used for Pain Control
Antacids
Neutralize acid in the stomach
Antianxiety Agents
Reduces anxiety
Antibiotics
Treats bacterial infections
Anticoagulants
thins the blood
Anticonvulsants
Treats seizure disorders-Lab levels every year
Antidepressants
Used for depression
Antidiabetic agents
Reduces blood sugar
Antidiarrheals
Treats diarrhea
Antihypertensives
Lowers blood pressure
Antipsychotics
Controls thought disorders, controls psychosis. Example-EPS
Photosystivity
sensitive to sunlight
Bronchodilators
opens airway and makes it easier to breathe
Diuretics
water pill-ride of excess body water
Laxatives
Used to stimulate the bowels
Parkinson Drugs
Controls tremors
Steroids
Reduces inflammation
Ulcer Drugs
Decreases gastric acid in the stomach
Dermtologicals
Applied to the skin
Vitamins
Nutritional Substances
Sedatives
Used to promote rest
Oral Contraceptives
Prevent conception
Psychostimulants
increase concentration and decrease impluse
Sulfonamides
Sulfa drugs to treat bacterial infections-Ticks and bites
Electrolytes
Body Chemicals- Pottassium, sodium, and magnesium
Hypnotic
Causes Sleep
Antihistamines
Treat Allergy Symptoms
7 Rights of Medication Admin.
1. Person, 2. Drug, 3. Dose, 4. Dose Form, 5. Time, 6. Route, 7. Documentation
Side Effect
Undesired action of the drug that accompanies the desired action
Allergic Response
Develops when sensitive to the chemical nature of the drug
Anaphylactic Shock
Severe allergic response, occurs suddenly often fatal to death
Drug Tolerance
Body has adapted to the dose limiting the side effects
Cumulative/Toxic Effect
Body is unable to excrete the drug and levels continue to rise
Drug to drug interaction
Two drugs given together that don't get along
5 Techniques of Observation
Sight, Smell, Touch, Hearing, and Vital Signs
Temperature
97-99
Pulse Rate
60 to 100
Respiratory Rate
16 to 20 per min
Blood Pressure
Systolic-100-140 / Diastolic-60-90
Adverse Drug Effect
Unexpected Interaction
Digitalis
Treats Rapid Heart Rate-Check Pulse Rate Before 60 or lower call doctor
Stethoscope
Used to take the Pulse Rate
Triple Check method
Check three times before giving the client the medication.
Tablet line through it
score-means you can cut it
Storing Meds
Licensed Nurse/Pharmacist-DMR-DD med aid is required.
Where is the Brachial?
near the middle of the arm
Crater
to hear the heart beat
Otic
Ear
NPO
Nothing By Mouth-G2/labs
adlib
Freely as desired
C
with
s
without
gtt
drop
q.s.
a sufficient amount
q
every
PO
by mouth
OTC
Over the Counter
a
before
p
after
a.c.
before meals
p.c.
after meals
bid
twice a day
tid
three times an day
qid
four times a day
h/hr
hour
stat
immediately
prn
as needed-follow up on it in 2 hours
qod
every other day
qd
Every Day
HS
Bed Time
TPR
Temperature,Pulse, and Respiration
Ou
Both Eyes
OD
Right Eye
OS
Left Eye
Sol
Solution
Opthalmic
Eye
Triangle Shape
Change
Axila
Armpit
Edma
Fluid Accumation-in the feet and hands. Swell up.
Control Substances
Lock and Key
Sublingual
Under the tongue-Do not give water
Buccal
In the cheek-No water
Hypertension
High Blood Pressure
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure
Ominsion Error
When an medication hasn't been given.
Faliure to document an med
charting error
Infection Control
Wash hands and remove gloves
Topical
Creams
Transdermal
Patches