3. Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration

Question 1

The responsibilities of the health care provider in this vital area include:

Answer 1

1. Adequate, up-to-date information about all medications to be administered, including purpose, potential side effects, cautions, and contraindications, and possible interactions
2. Wisdom and judgment to accurately assess the patient’s needs for medications, to evaluate the response to medications, and to plan appropriate interventions as indicated
3. Skill in delivery of the medication accurately, in the best interests of the patient, and with adequate documentation
4. Patient education to provide the necessary information to the patient and family about why, how, and when medications are to be administered and potential side effects and precautions with administration by the layperson

Question 2

Principles of Administration

Answer 2

1. Cleanliness
2. Organization
3. Preparation area

Question 3

essential to safe administration of medicines. Always wash hands before handling medicines and be sure preparation are is clean and neat

Answer 3

Cleanliness

Question 4

necessary for safe administration of medicines. Always be sure medications and supplies are in the appropriate are and in adequate supply. When stock drugs are used, they should be reordered immediately

Answer 4

Organization

Question 5

Should be well lighted and away from distracting influences

Answer 5

Preparation area

Question 6

6 Rights of Medication Administration

Answer 6

1. Right medication
2. Right amount
3. Right time
4. Right route
5. Right patient
6. Right documentation

Question 7

SALAD

Answer 7

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