Medication Administration
Student vomits or refuses medication and does not receive full dose. What do you do?
DO NOT GIVE ANOTHER DOSE. Contact Guardian/Health Care Provider for further instruction
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Headache without fever/Headache with fever of 101 or over, only if emergency contact is not available to take the student home
For specific injuries per parental/ guardian request
Muscle cramps and/or joint pain if unable to take ibuprofen
Injectable medicines
Typically given with a needle into the muscle
TRUE/FALSE
ALL medications prescription and OTC require medication authorization form to be complete
TRUE
What is asthma?
Chronic inflammation of the airways often caused by triggers and results in trouble breathing.
Standard Precautions include:
Washing hands and wearing gloves when administering medication
IBUPROFEN
Headache
Muscle cramps and/or joint pain if unable to take acetaminophen
ORAL medications to include (5):
Given by mouth:
Tablet-chewable; coated/uncoated swallowed whole
Sprinkles- contained in capsules and sprinkled on food when indicated
Capsules- taken whole
Liquids- syrups/Elixirs
Dissolvables- melting strips and tablets absorbed into the mouth
What is a medication authorization form?
A contract between UAP, the school, school nurse, the parent of the child receiving medication and a person will prescriptive authority. Gives permission for UAP to administer medication. *Each medication requires its own form
Taken daily to control asthma. Most likely given at home.
Long-term Controllers
Medications no longer being used/expired
Return to Guardian; never to be returned via student's backpack.
TUMS
To be given for indigestion and/or complaints of upset stomach over the age of 12.
TOPICAL
Applied to skin and mucous membranes (eyes and ears) ie: eye ointments/drops, ear drops/creams and creams that are applied to skin
Parent/Guardian AND Child's Health Care Provider
Used for asthma flare ups. They are take in addition to a child's regular quick-relief meds.
Short-Term
Six Rights of Medication Administration
Right Child (First and Last Name)
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Time
Right Route
Right Documentation
BENADRYL
To be given for hives related to possible dermal/topical allergy like rash
INHALED
Given by breathing through respiratory system via mist or powder. ie: Nasal sprays or albuterol inhalers.
What must be included on medication authorization form to be accepted?
Medications purpose
Dosage route
Time to be given
Side effects to be reported
Special Instructions
These medications can be used when a child starts having symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing)
Quick Relief
ONLY an Registered Nurse or Physician
In the event of a head injury...
DO NOT GIVE MEDICATION
What are the topical OTC medications offered in our health office? (There are 6)
Eye Drops
Antibiotic ointment
Burn Cream/Spray
Hydrocortisone
Lip Ointment
Ora-gel
Sting Swab
What are the 4 times you need to document in the medication administration log?
1. When you receive medication from Parent/Guardian
2. When you administer the medication
3. When you should administer the medication to the child but are unable to for some reason (absent)
4. When you dispose of medication or return medication to parent/guardian.
Where do you look to identify if a child needs asthma treatment?
Colorado School Asthma Care Plan (3 zones green, yellow, red)