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Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
The Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse’s ability to Administer medication and measure patient vital signs. Below is a list of terms and concepts that are covered on the exam.
Adverse Effects/Contraindications and Side
- adverse effects of medications and parenteral therapy
- allergic reactions to medications
Effects
Blood and Blood Products
- prescription for administration
- correct type
- correct client
- cross matching complet
- correct gauge needle
- integrity of access site
- consent obtained
Central Venous Access Devices
- peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
- implanted venous access devices
- central venous access device
Dosage Calculation
Expected Effects/Outcomes
- review formulary
- consult pharmacist; oral
- intradermal, subcutaneous
- IM
- topical outcomes
- prescription
- over-the-counter
- home remedies
Medication Administration
- six “rights” – (right drug, right dose, right client, right time, right route, right documentation)
- vital signs
- lab results
- allergies,intravenous
- intramuscular
- subcutaneous
- potential interactions
- intravenous
- intramuscular
- subcutaneous
- assessment of physiologic parameters
Parenteral/Intravenous Therapies
- peripheral intravenous line
- IV
- patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device
- intermittent parenteral fluid therapy
Pharmacological Agents/Actions
- pathophysiology
Pharmacological Interactions
- oral
- IV
- subcutaneous
- IM
- topical prescriptions
Pharmacological Pain Management
- PRN pain medication
mac24anurse
over 4 years ago
14 comments
Make sure that the proper dosage and medicine is given to the patient, along with identifying the right patient for the medicine; and not to overdose.