A medication distribution system that uses individual patient ...

[lunatika]

A medication distribution system that uses individual patient drawers and whereby medication is packaged according to what the patient would receive at one time is known as the _______ system.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient with asthma about using a metered-dose inhaler to administer albuterol (Proventil). Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. This medication can produce systemic effects such as tachycardia and tremors.
  b. After inhaling the medication, hold your breath for about 10 seconds.
  c. After inhaling the medication and holding your breath, exhale slowly through an open mouth.
  d. After the last dose, do not rinse your mouth or drink any water for at least 1 hour.

[emilymalinowski12]

Answer to Question 1

unit-dose
The standard for medication distribution is the unit-dose system. The system uses automated medication dispensing systems or carts containing a drawer with a 24-hour supply of medications for each patient. Each drawer has a label with the name of the patient in the designated room. The unit dose is the ordered dose of medication the patient receives at one time.

Answer to Question 2

A, B
Inhaled medications are designed to produce local effects; for example, bronchodilators open narrowed bronchioles. However, because these medications are absorbed rapidly through the pulmonary circulation, some have the potential for producing systemic side effects. Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhalation allows the aerosol to penetrate deeper areas of the lung.
Exhalation should occur slowly through the nose or pursed lips to keep the small airways open during exhalation. About 2 minutes after the last dose, the mouth should be rinsed with warm water because inhaled bronchodilators may cause dry mouth and taste alterations.