Administer Medication Flashcards
Where do you prepare medication?
In a well-lit are to ensure proper preparation
If medication is to be stored chilled,
Return to the refrigerator immediately after dose has been administered
What to do with expired or unknown medication?
Properly discard of expired medications, when label can not be read, or that facility no longer uses
Should you substitute medication prescribed by the physician?
No, only with permission
Different methods by which medication is administered to patient including….
Oral, topical, parenteral
Oral medication may be administered in…
Liquid, tablet, or capsule
How many times should you ensure that the dosage matches what is ordered and has been measured?
3 times
How is a topical medication applied?
Applied on skin for local effect. They come in lotion liniments and ointments
Transdermal administration transfers medication slowly through skin….
- Inspect for expiration
- write date on patch (after)
- Educate:Should rotate sites on skin if patch is to be replaced
- Previous patch should be kept in place for 30 minutes
Injectable medication may be administered by?
Intramuscular
Intradermal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular injection
Position: seated position
Expose: deltoid
(if medication is stored chilled, gently roll in between hands to warm)
Finding: two to three fingers widths below the acromial process
Inject: Squeeze deltoid, 90 degree w/ aspirate (Gently massage)
Intradermal injection
Position: Seated
Expose: volar forearm
(Forearm should be free from scarring, tattoos, discoloration or pigment difference)
Injection: grasp tissue of posterior upper arm, insert at 15 degrees
Subcutaneous injection
Position: seated
Injection: grasp tissue of posterior upper arm, insert at 45 degrees, aspirate
Observe for reactions for 10-20 minutes
