Medication Administration

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Medication Administration

• Valencia Community College
• Nursing Program
• Pat Woodbery, MSN, ARNP-CS
• Betsy Guimond, MN, ARNP

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Who Can Write a Medication Order?

• Physician
• Nurse Practitioner
• Physicians Assistant

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The 5 Rights of Medication Administration

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• Right Drug
• Right Dose
• Right Client
• Right Route
• Right Time

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Routes of Medication Administration
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• Oral Route
• Swallow
• Sublingual
• Buccal

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Routes of Medication Administration

• Parenteral
• Subcutaneous
• Intramuscular
• Intravenous
• Intradermal
• Intra-arterial
• Intra-articular
• Intrathecal (cerebrospinal)

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Routes of Medication Administration

• Topical
• Skin
• Inhalation
• Intraocular

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How Are Medications Supplied?

• Unit Dose
• Tablets, capsules
• Liquids, syrups
• Suppositories
• Injections
• Ampules
• Vials
• Multidose Containers
• Vials
• Inhalers

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General Rules for Drug Administration

• Wash Hands before preparation
• DO NOT leave medications unattended
• Identify self and the reason you are giving the
  medication
• Position patient properly for route of medication
• Record administration or omission of medication
  immediately

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Medication Orders

• Verbal Orders
• Written Orders
• Standing/Routine Orders
• PRN Orders
• Single/One Time Orders
• STAT Orders

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Medication Administration Record (MAR)

• Clients Name
• Clients Room Number and Bed Number
• Clients Diagnosis
• Clients Allergy History
• Date of Order
• Medication name, dose, frequency, route

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Use Transparency Here!
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Legal Responsibilities for the RN

• Assessment BEFORE administration of Medications
• Safe and Accurate Administration
• 5 Rights
• Knowledge to Identify Errors
• Documentation
• Evaluation AFTER Administration
• Store Narcotics Safely

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Lab 1 ASSIGNMENTSources of Drug
AdministrationDUE DATE

• Use Davis Drug Guide to Research
• Xanax
• Cipro

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