4 things about medication delivery system
-vials
-blister pack
-unit dose
-multi-dose
what need verify each medication order
-written
... [Show More] physician's order
-medication administration record (MAR)
Types of medication orders
-routine order
-PRN
-single dose
-stat
Give only medications
___________________
ordered by authorized prescriber
Read pharmacist's label _________NEVER give color coding
3 times
Never give drug and medication because
-question about order
-normal appearance alter way
When give drugs and/or medications check for_________, ________________.
-vital signs indicate
-expiration date on medication label
Before and after administer medication
-wash hands
-practice medical aspesis
When administer oral medication, you must ___________ .
stay with client until he/she swallowed medication
Where medication aide document in ___________.
Medication Administration Record
(MAR)
prepare med pass you must ________________.
-put Medication Administration Record (MAR) on cart
Stock cart what items
-medication cart/cabinet,
-pen/paper
-cups, measuring cups,straws
-spoons, tablet crusher,magnify glass
-gloves, paper towels/tissues, hand disinfectant pump, trash,
-blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, alcohol preps
Fresh food supplies what items
-fresh pitchers (no ice) water, assorted juices
-fresh containers applesauce and pudding
-sugar free foods
what medication aide should refrigerate and dispose?
-refrigerate items quickly
-dispose unused portions after med-pass
procedure administer or assist client administer oral medications
-perform appropriate hand hygiene
-identify right client and provide client privacy
-read MAR
-know 5 rights
-pour medication/initials/client refuse medicine (if)
-close MAR
-wash hands again
(repeat procedure again)
-lock cabinet/observe client
If Client is not wear armband, should be ______.
recent picture
client's MAR identification verify
Read MAR and do what__________?
compare Health Care providers (HCP) orders
-compare label instructions on MAR, read 3 times
Get medication container from cart/cabinet
what are 5 rights?
-right client,
-right drug,
-right dose,
-right route,
-right time
Check __________ _________ on medication label
expiration date
If Medication is Schedule II-V drugs, do what ____________
follow special documentation procedures
Give drugs client immediately and how much fluids
recommend amount fluids [Show Less]