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What is the significance of ensuring drugs are properly labelled before administration?
What is the significance of ensuring drugs are properly labelled before administration?
Proper labeling ensures that the correct drug is administered to the right patient, minimizing the risk of errors.
How does verifying the correct dosage for a patient's age affect drug administration?
How does verifying the correct dosage for a patient's age affect drug administration?
Verifying the correct dosage ensures that the patient receives an effective yet safe amount of medication, tailored to their specific age-related needs.
What steps should be taken if a medication has an altered appearance or odour?
What steps should be taken if a medication has an altered appearance or odour?
If a medication has an altered appearance or odour, it should not be administered as it may indicate contamination or degradation.
Why is it important to explain administration instructions to the patient or responsible party?
Why is it important to explain administration instructions to the patient or responsible party?
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What precautions should be taken when handling oral drugs?
What precautions should be taken when handling oral drugs?
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Study Notes
Drug Administration Procedures
- Always ensure drugs are labelled correctly
- Select the correct drug for the patient's symptoms
- Verify correct dosage for the patient's age
- Administer the drug using the correct route (e.g., oral, intravenous, intramuscular)
- Ensure the correct patient receives the drug
- Specify the duration of treatment
- Explain administration instructions to the patient or responsible party
- Confirm patient understanding of instructions
- Never administer drugs from unlabelled or illegibly labelled containers
- Avoid dispensing drugs that have altered appearance/odour
- Keep drugs for external use separate from internal use drugs
- Clearly mark eye, ear, and nose drop containers
- Store all drugs securely, out of reach of children
Oral Drug Administration
- Wash hands before handling drugs
- Use a spoon, cap, or medicine glass to handle pills, capsules, and tablets
- Shake liquid drugs and pour from the side to avoid contamination
- Make disagreeable tastes more palatable
- Administer drugs slowly to children to prevent choking
- Explain the initial dose to patients and demonstrate the process
- Verify that the patient understands the instructions
General Precautions
- Observe any unexpected reactions to the drug
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Test your knowledge on drug administration procedures including patient safety measures, correct dosage, and handling techniques. This quiz covers both general drug administration and specific protocols for oral drug administration. Ensure you understand the critical aspects of giving medication safely.
