Preparing Drug Administration
Before preparing or giving medications you need to perform this
What is Hand Hygiene
Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding patient safety?
What is checking the patients identification using 2 identifiers
What is enteric coated or long acting medications
Position the patient should be in when giving medications
What is Semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position
Assess the patient for the presence of active _____ ____ which is generally contraindicated for the use of rectal suppositories
What is rectal bleeding
If you are unsure about a drug, what should you do?
What is consult a drug reference or pharmacist
Check the patients ______ to see if they can take the medication.
What is allergies to medications, foods or other substances
Tablets that are placed between the upper and lower molar and the cheek
What is buccal tablets
Leave the HOB elevated for _____ minutes to reduce the risk of aspiration
What is 30 minutes
Position the patient on their ______ side, unless contraindicated
What is the left side
The number of times you need to check a medication before administering it.
What is 3 times
Before giving oral medications, ensure the patient can ______ without problems
What is swallow
Either a tablet or medicated strip that dissolves in the mouth without water within 60 seconds
What is orally disintegrating medications
When possible, give _____ forms of drugs to prevent clogging the tube
What is liquid forms
What is the Sims position
Check this before giving a medication to ensure it is still good to give
What is the expiration date
Know if you need to perform any ___________ prior to giving medications
What is assessments
These medications come in unit-dose packages
What is liquid medications
If tablets must be given, crush the tablets individually and administer them _______
What is separately
Lubricate the rounded tip with _____ - ______ gel
What is water soluble gel
Making sure that drugs can be given together.
What is compatible
Administer medications by the prescribed _____________
What is route
Tablets are placed under the tongue
What is sublingual tablets
Before administering the drugs, verify _____________
What is tube placement
Have the patient remain lying on their left side for ___ - _____ minutes
What is 15-20 minutes