Managing Medications
Six Rights of Medication Administration
What is:
!) Right Child
2) Right Medication
3) Right Dose
4) Right Time
5) Right Route
6) Right Documentation
Student vomits medication and does not receive full dose. What do you do? (3 things to do or NOT do ;))
What is: Do NOT give another dose. Contact parent/guardian for further instruction AND record incident in medication incident log
Myth or Fact
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways
What is:
FACT
True or False:
Anaphylaxis is a mild form of allergic reactions that requires treatment with antihistamines.
What is:
FALSE. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires treatment with epinephrine and a call to 911.
Written Authorization form (for both prescription and over the counter medication) from a Health Care Provider and a parent/guardian is called:
What is: Medication Administration Authorization Form
If you see 100 degree Fahrenheit temperature on an infant less than 4 months old, what should you do?
Call parent immediately to notify about temperature and any other symptoms the infant may be exhibiting
Myth or Fact:
There are 3 types of asthma medications: Short term, long term controllers and quick relief.
What is:
FACT
What form documents a child's condition and provides detailed instructions on how to care for child and what to do if symptoms become worse.
Colorado Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and Medication Orders
Types of Medications (4)
What is:
1) Injectable (ie: Epi pen)
2) Oral
3) Topical (eye ointment)
4) Inhaled (asthma inhalers)
True/False
You must fill out a medication log for every child receiving a medication, and if the child receives more than one medication, you need to fill out more than one log
What is:
TRUE
Myth or Fact:
Asthma can be triggered by allergens (pollen), irritants (smoke, pollution) or by extreme weather conditions.
What is:
FACT
Where should epinephrine be given on body and in what position should the child be in? (ideally)
Upper thigh and student in a lying position. Students remains in lying position after administered.
What are the 4 times when you need to document in the medication administration log?
What is:
1) When you receive medication from parent
2) When you administer medication to child
3) When you should administer medication but are unable (ie: absence)
4) When you dispose or return medication
What are the 4 steps to give pills, tablets, or capsules?
What is:
1) Wash your hands
2)Put on gloves
3) Pour meds in a cup
4) Give the child 4-8 ounces of water and watch as they take medication
What document delegates you to administer asthma medication and guides you through a treatment plan based on 3 different zones?
Colorado School Asthma Care Plan
How should you dispose a use epinephrine auto-injector?
What is:
Give it to EMS
Do you need an authorization form to give medication to a child who needs asthma or allergy medication and has a Health Care Plan for Asthma or Allergies?
What is: No. Healthcare plans for asthma or allergies contain the authorization to give asthma or allergy medications. You do not need an additional authorization form.
How do you administer liquid medications?
Use a calibrated measuring device ie: medicine spoon or cup; dropper or a needleless syringe
What are the 3 different zones on the Colorado School Asthma Care Plan? Briefly describe each zone
What is:
Green: No current asthma symptoms
Yellow: Caution! I am starting to have asthma symptoms. Administer prescribed medication according to Colorado School Asthma Care Plan document
Red: I am having severe asthma symptoms. This is an emergency situation. Call 911 and Parent/Guardian. Administer medication according to Colorado School Asthma Care Plan
True/False
You should call the parent first after epinephrine use?
What is:
FALSE. Call 911 FIRST then parent/guardian.