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foundations exam 1

med recap and calculations

QuestionAnswer
standards Health Care Agencies are setting limits on patient numbers to reduce errors in med admin
professional standards of practice rights of medications
once you are ready to administer, verify order Compare the order to the MAR when prepping, do 3 med checks only give meds that you personally prepared listen to patient concerns regarding a medication (usually reveals an error)
When you have multiple patients, review med orders at the beginning of your work shift
assess your patient for any allergies or reactions
pt assessment regarding med administration should include Patient’s history in regard to indications/contraindications Ask about herbals or OTC’s Ongoing physical and mental assessments Assess dependence and avoidance
assess for non-adherence Too many meds Poor patient education Fear of addiction Perception that medication is not needed Depression Cognition Functional ability Dislike side effects Busy lifestyle Financial
pt teaching Teach about the med when you administer them - explain what it is, why it is prescribed, how long they will have to take it and how often
provide your pt and/or caregiver with Provide easy to read education sheets Provide schedule (pill box) Provide care giver with same info
four methods of calculations #1 Proportion expressed as two fractions #2 Proportion expressed as two ratios #3 Formula method #4 Dimensional analysis
calculation abbreviations D, H, S, X
D desired dose or order
H on hand of have
S supply
X unknown or answer (amount of drug to give)
Created by: leh195
 

 



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