Medication Administration

What's in this deck?

oral, injection, inhalation, topical, rectal, sublingual, subcutaneous, intravenous, transdermal, ocular, otic

Routes of medication administration

oral, injection, inhalation, topical, rectal, sublingual, subcutaneous, intravenous, transdermal, ocular, otic

Identify patient, explain procedure, administer medication, offer water to swallow, monitor patient

Steps for oral medication administration

Identify patient, explain procedure, administer medication, offer water to swallow, monitor patient

Identify patient, explain procedure, place medication under tongue, ensure medication has dissolved

Administering sublingual medication

Identify patient, explain procedure, place medication under tongue, ensure medication has dissolved

Locate proper injection site, clean site, inject medication, place bandage on injection site

Giving intramuscular injections

Locate proper injection site, clean site, inject medication, place bandage on injection site

Pinch up subcutaneous tissue, inject medication, release tissue, place bandage on injection site

Administering subcutaneous injections

Pinch up subcutaneous tissue, inject medication, release tissue, place bandage on injection site

Shake inhaler, exhale, inhale medication, hold breath, exhale slowly

How to use an inhaler

Shake inhaler, exhale, inhale medication, hold breath, exhale slowly

Clean area, apply medication, cover with bandage if necessary

Applying topical medications

Clean area, apply medication, cover with bandage if necessary

Tilt head back, pull lower eyelid down, administer drop, close eye gently

Administering eye drops

Tilt head back, pull lower eyelid down, administer drop, close eye gently

Pull earlobe down and back, administer drops, keep head tilted

Giving ear drops

Pull earlobe down and back, administer drops, keep head tilted

Position patient, apply lubricant to medication, insert medication, keep patient in position for few minutes

Administering rectal medications

Position patient, apply lubricant to medication, insert medication, keep patient in position for few minutes

Assemble nebulizer, add medication, connect to oxygen, instruct patient to breathe normally through mouthpiece

How to use a nebulizer

Assemble nebulizer, add medication, connect to oxygen, instruct patient to breathe normally through mouthpiece

Check patient's intravenous line, inject medication, monitor for any adverse reactions

Administering intravenous medications

Check patient's intravenous line, inject medication, monitor for any adverse reactions

Clean area, apply patch, press down firmly, note time and date on patch

Giving a transdermal patch

Clean area, apply patch, press down firmly, note time and date on patch

Shake bottle, block one nostril, insert into other nostril and spray, repeat with other nostril

Administering nasal sprays

Shake bottle, block one nostril, insert into other nostril and spray, repeat with other nostril

Lubricate suppository, insert into rectum, instruct patient to retain suppository as long as possible

Steps for administering a suppository

Lubricate suppository, insert into rectum, instruct patient to retain suppository as long as possible

Maintain accurate count, document administration, store in locked location

Handling controlled substances

Maintain accurate count, document administration, store in locked location

A preventable event that may cause inappropriate medication use or patient harm

What is a medication error?

A preventable event that may cause inappropriate medication use or patient harm

Patient's name, medication name, dosage, frequency, administration route

Proper labeling of medications

Patient's name, medication name, dosage, frequency, administration route

Select appropriate infusion solution, add medication, prime tubing, set infusion rate

How to prepare an IV infusion

Select appropriate infusion solution, add medication, prime tubing, set infusion rate

Flush tube before and after medication delivery, dissolve pill in water, administer liquid medication

Administering medications through a feeding tube

Flush tube before and after medication delivery, dissolve pill in water, administer liquid medication

Choose appropriate needle length and gauge, choose injection site, administer injection swiftly

Steps for giving injections to infants

Choose appropriate needle length and gauge, choose injection site, administer injection swiftly

Follow doctor's order, apply dosage formula (Dose ordered/Dose on hand * Quantity), double-check calculation

How to calculate medication dosages

Follow doctor's order, apply dosage formula (Dose ordered/Dose on hand * Quantity), double-check calculation

Identify medical emergency, administer medication per protocols, continue monitoring patient's vitals

Administering emergency medications

Identify medical emergency, administer medication per protocols, continue monitoring patient's vitals

Read instructions, add diluent to powder, shake until fully dissolved

Steps for reconstituting medications

Read instructions, add diluent to powder, shake until fully dissolved

Verify patient's current medications, compare with new orders, resolve any discrepancies

How to perform a medication reconciliation

Verify patient's current medications, compare with new orders, resolve any discrepancies

Observe patient, ask about any new symptoms, report any suspected adverse reaction

Monitoring for adverse drug reactions

Observe patient, ask about any new symptoms, report any suspected adverse reaction

Note medication name, dosage, route, time, any side effects

Documentation of medication administration

Note medication name, dosage, route, time, any side effects

Crush pill or use liquid form, tuck chin, swallow pill with thick liquid

Giving medications to patients with dysphagia

Crush pill or use liquid form, tuck chin, swallow pill with thick liquid

Identify patient, choose injection site, administer injection, monitor for any adverse reactions

Administering allergy shots

Identify patient, choose injection site, administer injection, monitor for any adverse reactions

Medications specially prepared for individual patient's needs

What are compounded medications?

Medications specially prepared for individual patient's needs

Verify patient identity, explain medication, administer, document administration

Administering medications in a clinical setting

Verify patient identity, explain medication, administer, document administration

Ensure vaccine is stored properly, prepare syringe, administer vaccine, monitor for adverse reactions

Steps for administering a vaccine

Ensure vaccine is stored properly, prepare syringe, administer vaccine, monitor for adverse reactions

Wear protective gear, prepare medication, administer, monitor patient

How to administer chemotherapy drugs

Wear protective gear, prepare medication, administer, monitor patient

Consider physical challenges, explain medication, administer slowly, monitor patient

Administering medications to geriatric patients

Consider physical challenges, explain medication, administer slowly, monitor patient

Administer using correct dosage, use age-appropriate methods, monitor child

Giving medications to pediatric patients

Administer using correct dosage, use age-appropriate methods, monitor child

Review all medications regularly, eliminate unnecessary meds, consider drug interactions

How to manage polypharmacy

Review all medications regularly, eliminate unnecessary meds, consider drug interactions

Assess pain level, administer medication, reassess pain level

Administering pain medications

Assess pain level, administer medication, reassess pain level

Check for bleeding risks, administer medication, monitor clotting times

Steps for administering anticoagulants

Check for bleeding risks, administer medication, monitor clotting times

Monitor mental status, administer medication, monitor for side effects

Administering psychiatric medications

Monitor mental status, administer medication, monitor for side effects

Discuss importance of medication, address any side effects, remind of benefits of the medication

How to handle medication non-adherence

Discuss importance of medication, address any side effects, remind of benefits of the medication

Medication Administration

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oral, injection, inhalation, topical, rectal, s...

Identify patient, explain procedure, administer...

Identify patient, explain procedure, place medi...

Locate proper injection site, clean site, injec...

Pinch up subcutaneous tissue, inject medication...

Shake inhaler, exhale, inhale medication, hold ...

Clean area, apply medication, cover with bandag...

Tilt head back, pull lower eyelid down, adminis...