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Medication Administration
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General concepts of pharmacology
 Pharmacology: - is the study of the
effects of drugs on living organisms
 The terms drug and medication are often
used interchangeably by HCWs.
 Drug: - is any substance that alters
physiologic function, with the potential
affecting health.
 Medication: - a drug administered for its
therapeutic function.
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General concepts of pharmacology…
 A medication is a substance administered for the
diagnosis, cure, treatment, or relief of a symptom
or for prevention of disease.
 The written direction for the preparation
and administration of a drug is called a
prescription.
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General concepts of pharmacology…
 Pharmacodynamics – refers to the physiologic and biochemical
effects of the drug on the body.
 For a drug to achieve a therapeutic effect, it must proceed from
the point of entry into the body to the tissue with which it will
react.
 Pharmacokinetics refers to the study of the absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.
 So drug actions are depend on four properties: absorption,
distribution, metabolism & excretion
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Purpose of medication
Drugs can be administered for these purposes:
• Diagnostic purpose: to identify any disease
• Prophylaxis: to prevent the occurrence
of disease. Eg :- heparin to prevent thrombosis or
antibiotics to prevent infection.
• Therapeutic purpose : to cure the disease.
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Uses of Drugs
 Prevention- used as prophylaxis to prevent diseases
e.g. vaccines; fluoride-prevents tooth decay.
 Diagnosis- establishing the patient’s disease or
problem e.g. radio contrast dye; tuberculosis
(Mantoux) testing.
 Suppression- suppresses the signs and symptoms and
prevents the disease process from progressing e.g.
anticancer, antiviral drugs
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Uses of Drugs
 Treatment- alleviate the symptoms for patients
with chronic disease e.g. Antiasthmatic drugs.
 Cure- complete eradication of diseases e.g. anti
biotics, anti- helmintics.
 Enhancement aspects of health- achieve the best
state of health e.g. vitamins, minerals
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Legal Aspects of Medication
 Preparation, dispensing and administration of medications
are all covered by laws in every country.
 Dangerous Drug Act – 1930 and The Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Act - 1985.
It is an act that governs the procurement and use of some
drugs especially the narcotics e.g. morphine, pethedine,
cocaine etc. These drugs are prescription only drugs hence
cannot be bought or administered without prescription.
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Legal Aspects of Medication …
 Dangerous drugs are always kept under lock
and key in the Dangerous Drug Cupboard
under the care of trusted senior nurses.
 It is worth knowing that nurses are
responsible for their own actions regardless
of the presence of a written order.
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Legal Aspects of Medication …
 If a nurse gives an overdose of a drug because it is
written by a doctor, the error is accounted to the nurse
and not the doctor.
 The nurse should bear in mind that ALL substances are
poisons: there is none that is not a poison. The right
dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.
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Drug Nomenclature
 It can be identified by their chemical,
generic & official or trade names.
The chemical name is a precise description
of the drug’s composition (chemical
formula)
 Name by which a chemist knows the drug
The generic name
 Is the name assigned by manufacturer who
first develops the drug
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Drug Nomenclature…
trade/brand name
 When pharmaceutical companies market
the drug, they assign a proprietary name
called a trade/brand name
 Therefore, one generic drug may have
several trade names based on the number
of companies marketing the drug.
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Classification of Medication
Medications may be classified according to:
 The body system that the medicine is targeted to interacts
wit; e.g. cardiovascular medications, nervous system
medication etc.
 Therapeutic usages of the medicine; e.g. anti
hypertensives ,neuroleptics,
 The diseases the medicine is used for; e. g. anticancer
drugs, antimalaria drugs antihelminthics etc.
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Classification of Medication…
 The action of the medication can also be used to
classify the it; e.g. beta-adrenergic blocking
agents
 The overall effect of the medication on the body
can also be a criteria for its classification; e.g.
sedatives, antianxiety drugs etc
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Storage of Medications
 Medications are dispensed by the pharmacy
to nursing units. Once delivered, proper
storage becomes the responsibility of the
nurse. All medications must be stored in a cool
dry place (usually in cabinets, medicine carts
or fridges)
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Storage of Medications…
In less advanced countries, 3 cupboards are usually used for
drug storage.
 Cupboard I-used for drugs for external use only; e.g.
calamine lotion, detol, methylated spirit etc. These drugs
are contained in distinctive bottles, usually ridged with deep
colours (dark green, blue, brown) with red label marked
POISON and FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
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Storage of Medications…
 Cupboard II-contains drugs for internal use only e.g.
tablets, suspension, mixtures etc. All drugs must be
labelled.
 Cupboard III-contains the dangerous drug; drugs of
addiction. E.g. Morphine, pethedine etc. All drugs
should be kept away from direct sunlight and at a
temperature suggested by the manufacturer.
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Storage of Medications…
 Another cupboard called the Emergency
Cupboard may be stationed at or near the nurses
bay for easy access. This cupboard contains drugs
for emergency situations e.g. aminophylline (for
asthma), hydralazine (for severe hypertension),
oxytocin (for maternal bleeding), intravenous
infusions (for rehydration) etc.
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DRUG ACTION
 Refers to a drug’s ability to combine with a cellular drug
receptor.
 Depending on the location of different cellular receptors
affected by a given drug, a drug can have a local effect,
systemic effect, or both local and systemic effects.
 Drug action is based on the half-life of a drug.
 Why repeated doses of drug is administered?
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DRUG ACTION…
 A drug’s half-life refers to the time it takes the
body to eliminate half of the blood
concentration level of the original drug dose.
 For example, if a drug has a half-life of 6 hours,
50% of the drug’s original dose is present in the
blood 6 hours after administration.
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Principles of medication administration
 Principles include 3 checks and 10 Rights:
 3 checks are
1. Check when obtaining the container of medicine.
2. Check when removing the medicine from the
container.
3. Check when replacing the container.
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Rights of Medication Administration
 Medication errors can be detrimental to patients.
To prevent these errors, these guidelines are –
the rights- are used in drug administration.
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1. Right Patient:
 correct identification of the client cannot be over
emphasized.
 This can be done by asking the client to mention
his/her full name which should be compared with
that on the identification bracelet or the patient’s
folder and medication/treatment chart for
confirmation.
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2. Right Medication:
 Beware of same and similar first and surnames to
prevent the error of administering one person’s
medication to another and vice versa.
 Right Medication: before administering any
medicine, compare name on medication
chart/medication order with that on the
medication at least 3 times-checking medication
label when removing it from storage unit,
compare medication label with that on treatment
chart and medication label and name on
treatment chart with patient’s name tag.
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3. Right Time
 Right Time: drug timing is very especially with some
drugs like antibiotics, antimalaria drugs etc. to
achieve cure and prevents resistance. Some drugs
must be given on empty stomach e.g. antituberculosis
drugs; and some after meals e.g. NSAIDS-these must
be noted and adhered to.
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3. Right Time…
 The interval of administration of drugs
should also be adhered to because it is
important for many drugs that the blood
concentration is not allowed to fall below a
given level and for others two successive
doses closer than prescribed might increase
blood concentration to a dangerous level
that can harm the patient.
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4. Right Dose
 This becomes very important when medications at
hand are in a larger volume or strength than the
prescribed order given or when the unit of
measurement in the order is different from that
supplied from the pharmacy.
 Careful and correct calculation is important to prevent
over or under dosage of the medication.
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5. Right Route
 An acceptable medication order must specify the
route of medication. If this is unclear, the
prescriber should be contacted to clarify or
specify it.
 The nurse should never decide on a route
without consulting the prescriber.
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6. Right to information on drug/client
education
 The patient has the right to know the drug
he/she is taking, desired and adverse effects and
all there is to know about the medication.
 The charter on patient’s right made this clear.
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7. Right to Refuse Medication
 The patient has the right to refuse any
medication. However, the nurse is obliged to
explain to patients why the drug is prescribed
and the consequences refusing medication.
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8. Right Assessment
 Some medications require specific assessment
before their administration e.g. checking of
vital signs. Before a medication like Digoxin is
administered the pulse must be checked.
Some medication orders may contain specific
assessments to be done prior to medication.
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9. Right Documentation
 Documentation should be done after
medication and not before.
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10. Right Evaluation
 Conduct assessment to ascertain drug
action, both desired an side effect.
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Medication order
 The drug order, written by the physician, should
has 7 essential parts for administration of drugs
safely.
1. Patients full name.
2. Date and time.
3. Drug name.
4. Dosage.
5. Route of administration.
6. Time and frequency of administration.
7. Signature of physician.
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Types of Medication Orders
 Four types of medication orders are commonly used:
1. Stat order: A stat order indicates that the medication
is to be given immediately and only once. e.g: morphine
sulfate 10 milligrams IV stat.
2. Single order: The single order or one-time order
indicates that the medication is to be given once at a
specified time. e.g: Seconal 100 milligrams at bedtime.
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Types of Medication Orders…
3. Standing order: Standing order is written in advance
carried out under specific circumstances. (e.g: amox twice
daily × 2 days)
4. PRN order: “PRN” is a Latin term that stands for “pro re
nata,” which means “as the thing is needed.” A PRN order
or as-needed order, permits the nurse to give a medication
when the client requires it. (e.g., Amphojel 15 mL prn)
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Terminologies and abbreviations
used in prescriptions of medications
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Abbreviations Meaning
STAT order • refers to any medication that is needed immediately and
is to be given only once
• often associated with emergency medications that are
needed for life-threatening situations
• comes from the Latin word "statim" meaning
immediately
• should be administered within 5 minutes or less of
receiving the written order
ASAP order • not as urgent as STAT
• as soon as possible
• should be available for administration to the patient
with 30 minutes of the written order
Single order • for a drug that is to be given only once, and at a specific
time, such as a preoperative order
PRN order • latin "pro re nata"
• administered as required by the patient's condition
• the nurse makes the judgment, based on patient
assessment, as to when such a medication is to be
administered
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Abbreviations Meaning
Routine orders • orders not written as STAT, ASAP, NOW or PRN
• these are usually carried out within 2 hours of the time
the order is written by the physician
Standing order • written in advance of a situation that is to be carried
out under specific circumstances. example: set of
postoperative PRN prescriptions that are written for all
patients who have undergone a specific surgical
procedure "Tylenol elixir 325mg PO every 6 hours PRN
sore throat“
• standing orders are no longer permitted in some
facilities because of the legal implications of putting all
patients into a single treatment category
ac • before meals
AM • morning
bid • twice per day
Cap • capsule
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Drug forms
 Medications are available in variety of
forms. The form of the medication
determines its route of administration.
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Drug forms…
 Drug forms can be of three types;
– Solid eg: tablet, capsule
– Liquid eg: syrup, eye drops
– Semi solid eg: ointment, lotion
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Drug forms…
 Tablet: It is the powdered medication
compressed into hard disk or cylinder.
 Capsule: Medication covered in gelatin
shell.
 Gel or jelly: A clear or translucent semisolid
that liquefies when applied to the skin.
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Drug forms…
 Lozenge: A flat, round, or oval
preparation that dissolves and
releases a drug when held in the
mouth.
 Lotion: Drug particles in a solution
for topical use.
 Ointment: Semisolid preparation
containing a drug to be applied
externally
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Drug forms…
 Powder: Single or mixture of
finely ground drugs.
 Solution: A drug dissolved in
another substance.
 Suspension: Finely divided,
undissolved particles in a
liquid medium; should be
shaken before use.
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Drug forms…
 Syrup: Medication
combined in a water and
sugar solution.
 Suppository: An easily
melted medication
preparation in a firm base
such as gelatin that is
inserted into the body
(rectum, vagina, urethra)
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Drug forms…
 Transdermal patch: Unit dose of medication
applied directly to skin for diffusion through
skin and absorption into the bloodstream.
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Route of administration
Different route of drug administration are;
 Oral
 Parenteral
 Topical
 Inhalation
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Oral route
 Oral route: Medications are given by mouth.
 Sublingual Administration: Some medications
are readily absorbed when placed under the
tongue to dissolve.
 Buccal Administration: Administration of a
medication by placing in the mouth against
the mucous membranes of the cheek untilit
dissolves.
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Parenteral Routes
 Parenteral Routes: Parenteral administration
involves injecting a medication into body tissues.
The following are the four major sites of injection:
1. Intradermal (ID): Injection into the dermis just
under the epidermis.
2. Subcutaneous (SC): Injection into tissues just
below the dermis of the skin.
3. Intramuscular (IM): Injection into a muscle.
4. Intravenous (IV): Injection into a vein.
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Parenteral Routes
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Topical Routes
 Topical: Medications applied to the skin
and mucous membranes (eye, ears, nose,
mouth, vagina, urethra, rectum).
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Inhalation Route
 Inhalation Route: Administer inhaled medications
through the nasal and oral passages or
endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes.
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Broad Classification of drugs
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the
active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a
particular condition. Eg:
 Analgesics: to reduce pain
 Antipyretics: to reduce fever
 Antibiotics: to treat bacterial infection
 Anti viral: to treat viral infection
 Antihypertensive : to treat hypertension
 Antidiabetic: to treat diabetes
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Types of Medication Action
 Therapeutic Effects
 Side Effects/Adverse Effects
 Toxic Effects
 Allergic Reactions
 Idiosyncratic Reactions
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Types of Medication Action
 Therapeutic Effects: The therapeutic effect is the
expected or predicted physiological response that a
medication causes. E.g: paracetamol reduces pain,
fever and inflammation
 Side Effects/Adverse Effects: Every medication cause
some harm to patient.
– Side effects are predictable and often unavoidable
secondary effects produced at a usual therapeutic
dose. – E.g: nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain
– Adverse effects are undesirable and unpredictable
severe responses to medication.
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Types of Medication Action…
 Toxic Effects: Toxic effects develop after
prolonged intake of a medication or when a
medication accumulates in the blood because
of impaired metabolism or excretion. E.g: liver
damage or kidney damage
 Allergic Reactions: unpredictable
immunological responses to a medication. Eg:
paracetamol produces rashor swelling as
allergic reaction.
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Types of Medication Action…
 Idiosyncratic Reactions: a patient overreacts
or underreacts to a medication or has a
reaction different from normal. For example,
a child who receives Benadryl becomes
extremely agitated or excited instead of
drowsy.
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Systems of drug measurement
Different systems available are;
 Metric system
 Household system
 Apothecary system
 Solutions
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Systems of drug measurement…
 Metric system : In this system, metric units
are used. Eg: milligram, gram, milliliter, liter
etc
 Household system: Household measures
include drops, teaspoons, tablespoons or
cups for measuring medications. Their
disadvantage is their inaccuracy. Household
utensils such as teaspoons and cups vary in
size.
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Systems of drug measurement…
 Apothecary system : It is older system. The
basic unit of weight in the apothecary
system is the grain (gr) and the basic unit of
volume is the minim. The other units of
weight are the dram, the ounce, and the
pound. The units of volume are the fluid
dram, the fluid ounce, the pint, the quart,
and the gallon.
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Systems of drug measurement…
 Solutions: A solution is a given mass of
solid substance dissolved in a known
volume of fluid or a given volume of liquid
dissolved in a known volume of another
fluid. For example, a 10% solution is 10 g of
solid dissolved in 100 mL of solution.
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Converting Measurements Units
 Conversion within one system
 Conversion between systems
 Dosage Calculation
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Conversion within one system
 To convert measurements within one system
simply divide or multiply. • Eg: To change
milligrams to grams ,divide by 1000, moving the
decimal 3 points to the left. 1000 mg = 1 g,350
mg = 0.35 g
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Conversion Between Systems
 To convert measurements from one system
to another system the nurse should be
familiar with the equivalent values of all the
systems.
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Dose Calculations
1. Calculating dose of solid medications First convert
the drug amount to the same units and then use the
formula.
 Stock strength is the amount written on the drug
cover.
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Dose Calculations…
2. Calculating dose of liquid medications First
convert the drug amount to the same units and
then use the formula
For example, cephalexin (anti-infective cephalosporin) 500
mg PO q.i.d. (dose desired) is ordered by the health care
practitioner; the dose on hand is 250 mg/5 ml. The
formula is as follows:
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Dose Calculations…
3. Calculating drip rates First convert volume to
milliliters and then use this formula
 Drop factor is the drops per milliliter given to the
patient.
 Drop factor for macro set is 15 and micro set is 60
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Dose Calculations…
 4. Calculating dose according to body weight Total
dose = prescribed dose x patient’s weight
 5. Calculating dose according to body surface area
Total dose = prescribed dose x patient’s body
surface area
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Pediatric dosage calculations
Dosage calculations in pediatrics are based on age body
surface area and body weigh
 Young’s rule
Child’s dose = Age of child x adult dose
Age of child + 12
 Clark’s rule
Child’s dose = weight of child x adult dose
150 pounds(Ib)
 Fried’s rule
Child’s dose = Age in months x adult dose
150
 Body surface area rule (BSA) rule
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FACTORS AFFECTING DRUG ACTION
 Body Size
 Pregnancy
 Lactation
 Age –Pediatric & Geriatric
 Genetic Factors
 Disease States –Kidney & Liver
 Routes of Drug Administration
 Environmental Factors
 Psychological Factors
 Tolerance & Resistance
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FACTORS AFFECTING MEDICATION ACTION
 Various factors affects the action of the medicine.
1. Developmental Factors
a. Pregnancy : Most drugs are contraindicated because
of their possible adverse effects on the fetus.
b. Infants usually require small dosages because of
their body size and the immaturity of their organs.
c. In adolescence or adulthood, allergic reactions may
occur.
d. Old age have different responses to medications due
to aging.
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2. Gender
 Different action can occur in men and
women due to the distribution of body
fat and fluid and hormonal differences.
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3. Cultural, Ethnic, and Genetic Factors
 Genetic differences in the production of
enzymes that affect drug metabolism.
Cultural factors and practices (e.g., values
and beliefs) can also affect a drug’s
action.
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4. Diet
 Nutrients can affect the action of a
medication. For example, vitamin K,
found in green leafy vegetables, can
counteract the effect of an anticoagulant
such as warfarin
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5.Environment
 Environmental temperature may also
affect drug activity. When environmental
temperature is high, the peripheral blood
vessels dilate, thus increase the action of
vasodilators.
 A client who takes a sedative or analgesic
in a busy, noisy environment may not
benefit as fully as if the environment
were quiet and peaceful.
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6. Psychological Factors
A client’s expectations about what a drug can do
can affect the response to the medication.
7. Illness and Disease
Drug action is altered in clients with circulatory,
liver, or kidney dysfunction.
8. Time of Administration
The time of administration of oral medications
affects the speed with which they act.
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Safety in Administering medications
 The safe and accurate administration of
medication is one of the major responsibility
of a nurse.
 Read the physician’s orders of the drug.
 If the order is not clear consult the physician.
 Consider the age and weight of the patient.
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Safety in Administering medications…
 The nurse must have thorough knowledge of
drugs that is administered by her .
 Look for the colour, odour and consistency
of the drug before administration.
 Follow 10 rights and 3 checks in drug
administration.
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Safety in Administering medications…
 Calculate the drug dosage accurately.
 Identify the patient correctly.
 Observe for the symptoms of over dosage
of the drugs before it is administered.
 Give the drugs one by one
 Stay with the patient until he has taken the
medicine completely.
 Do not leave the medicine with the patient.
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Safety in Administering medications…
 The nurse should always assess a client’s health
status and obtain a medication history prior to
giving any medication.
 The medication history includes information
about the drugs the client is taking currently or
has taken recently. And the history of drug
allergies.
 The nurse should clarify with the client any side
effects, adverse reactions, or allergic responses
due to medications.
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Safety in Administering medications…
 The nurse has to identify any problems the
client may have in self-administering a
medication.
 For example, a client with poor eyesight, may
require special labels for the medication
container.
 The nurse needs to consider socioeconomic
factors for all clients.
 Medication errors must be reported according
to the policy of the hospital.
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Medication error
 Medication errors are unintended mistakes
in the prescribing, dispensing and
administration of a medicine that could
cause harm to a patient.
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Medication error…
 Medication errors can occur at all stages of the medication
administration process.
 The four main types of medication errors that occur with
hospitalized clients:
1. Prescription errors(eg. Wrong drug or dose)
2. Transcription/ interpretation error (eg. Misinterpretation
of abbreviations)
3. Preparation errors(eg. Calculation error
4. Administration errors (eg. Wrong dose, wrong time,
omission , or additional dose).
Most medication errors occur during the administration stage.
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Causes of medication error
 Human factors
◦ Heavy staff workload and fatigue
◦ Inexperience, lack of training, poor handwriting, and oral orders
◦ Workplace factors
◦ Poor lighting, noise, interruptions, excessive workload
 Pharmaceutical factors
◦ Excessive prescribing
◦ Confusing medicine nomenclature, packaging, or labeling
◦ Increased number or quantity of medicines per patient
◦ Frequency and complexity of calculations needed to prescribe,
dispense, or administer a medicine
◦ Lack of effective policies and procedures.
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Causes of medication error…
 Errors in medication administration often arise due to combination
of factors that are :
 Poor communication between pharmacists and nurses.
 Lack of knowledge in drug administration.
 Multiple interruptions the nurse have during preparing
medication.
 Stress an fatigue.
 Poor working conditions.
 Carelessness from nurse.
 Medication errors should not happen. But they occur due to the
fact that every human being is capable to doing mistake here and
those that happen where you work- can add to your knowledge
and skill.
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How mistakes are made?
Medication errors fall into these categories:
 Omission: the patient fails to receive unordered drug dose.
 Wrong dose: the patient receives a dose that’s at least 5%
more or less than the dose ordered.
 Extra dose: the patient receives more doses tan the doctor
ordered.
 Unordered drug: the patient receives a drug that wasn’t
ordered for him.
 Wrong route
 Wrong time: the patient receives a drug too early or too
late.
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Ways to Prevent Medication Errors
 Don’t administer any drug-including over the counter drug,
without a doctor’s order.
 Always check the label to identify a drug. Don’t rely on the
drugs color, shape, or location in the medication cassette.
 Check the label against the doctors order and the patient’s
medication administration record (MAR) three times: when
obtaining the drug, when preparing the dose, and when
returning the container to storage or discarding it.
 When you check the drug name, pay particular attention to
the spelling many drugs have similar names. If you have any
doubts about the drug you are giving, call the doctor or
pharmacist.
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Ways to Prevent Medication Errors…
 Check expiration dates, and return out dated drugs to the
pharmacy.
 Prepare drugs in a quiet , well-lit area where you will not be
distracted.
 Ask another nurse or a pharmacist to double check your
dosage calculations.
 Don’t give drugs another nurse has prepared.
 The nurse should have verified the dosage before giving the
drug-and she should to followed a basic administration rule,
“If you don’t know a drug and it’s dosage, don’t give it until
you find out (Martha, 1995)
 Don’t try to interpret illegible handwriting even in ask the
physician
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Ways to Prevent Medication Errors…
 Identify the patient by his ID band- don’t just ask his
name or check his bed number.
 Use appropriate documentation system Documentation
on the MAR (Medication Administration record helped
prevent errors.
 That’s because the nurse have the chance to check
previous therapy, read any notes that apply to a specific
patient, and see what occurred the last time the drug was
given.
 Store preparations meant for external use separately
from other medications, and make sure they are labeled
for external use only (Carr, 1996).
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PROCEDURE
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Enteral Drug Administration
 The delivery of any medication that is
absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract.
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Oral Medication
 Oral medication can be by ingestion,
sublingual administration (place the pill or
direct spray between the underside of the
tongue and the floor of the oral cavity)or
buccal (place the medication between the
patient’s cheek and gum).
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Oral Medication…
 Advantages:
 Convenient - portable, no pain, easy to take.
 Cheap - no need to sterilize
 Variety - tablets, capsules, suspensions
 Disadvantage
 Sometimes inefficient
 Not suitable for unconscious patient
 May cause irritation to gastric mucosa, nausea
 First pass effect
 Effect too slow for emergencies
 Unpleasant test of some drugs etc.
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Oral Medication…
Purpose
• To provide local effects
• To prolong systemic action
• To prevent the disease
• To give palliative treatment
• To give symptomatic treatment
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Oral Medication…
Contraindication
• Vomiting.
• Patient with gastric or intestinal suction.
• Patient who are unable to swallow.
• Patient on NPO.
• Unconscious patient
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Oral Medication…
 A tray or trolley should be set with:
 Drug to be administered
 Water in a jug
 Glass on a saucer all in the tray
 Spoons
 Mortar and pestle (when necessary)
 Towel
 Straw
 Spatula
 Patient’s folder/treatment chart and pen
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Oral Medication…
 Equipment
A trolley containing
1. A bowl of water for used
medication cup.
2. Towel
3. Measuring spoon.
4. A jag of water (bed side
water).
5. Mortar and pestle to
crush and powder the
tablet if necessary
6. Kidney dish and paper bag
to discard the waste
7. Chart and medication
card.
8. Ordered medication.
9. Straw if necessary.
10. Glass
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Oral Medication…
 Producer
1. Explain the procedure to the patient
2. Wash hands
3. Prepare your tray and take it to the patients room
4. Begin by checking the order.(Read the label 3 times)
5. If the patient is allowed to sit assist him to sit
6. Place solution and tablets in a separate container
7. If suspension, shake the bottle well before pouring.
8. Take it to the patient’s bed side.
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Oral Medication…
9. Keep the medication insight at all times.
10. Identify the patient carefully using all precautions
(patient’s name, bed number…).
11. First give little water to moisten the mouth and
then give the medicine one at a time.
12. Remain with the patient until each medicine is
swallowed.
13. Offer additional fluid as necessary unless contra-
indicated.
14. Remove the towel and wipe the face with it
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Oral Medication…
 15. Position the patient for good body alignment
16. Take all articles to the utility room. /wash dry all
articles and put
them in their proper place.
17. Wash hands
18. Recode the medication given, reaction
observed, refused or omitted immediately
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Buccal/Sublingual route
Some drugs are taken as smaller tablets which are held in the
mouth under the tongue (sublingual tablet).
Advantages
 Avoid hepatic first pass - The liver is by-passed thus there is
no loss of drug by first pass effect for buccal administration.
 Bioavailability is higher.
 Rapid absorption - Because of the good blood supply to the
area, absorption is usually quite rapid.
 Drug stability - pH in mouth relatively neutral ( stomach -
acidic). Thus a drug may be more stable.
Disadvantages
 Holding the dose in the mouth is inconvenient.
 Small doses only can be accommodated easily.
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Administering sublingual medication
 Definition: - Is a medication that is placed under
the tongue and allowed to dissolve completely
Purpose
• To provide local effects
• To prolong systemic action
• To prevent the disease
• To give palliative treatment
• To give symptomatic treatment
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Administering sublingual medication…
 Indication
• Patient with gastric and intestinal problems
• Patients with gastric and intestinal surgery
 Contra indication
• Patients with nausea and vomiting
• Oral surgery
• Unconscious patient.
• Patients with gastric and intestinal
suctioning
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Administering sublingual medication…
Precaution
 Tell the patient not to drink liquid and smoke for an hour because some tablets
take up to an hour to dissolve.
 Tell the patient to keep the medication in place until it dissolves completely to
insure absorption
 Tell the patient to avoid chewing the tablet or touching the tablet with the
tongue to prevent accidental swallowing.
 When the client is receiving repeated doses of a buccal medication, the nurse
should indicate the site, such as right buccal cavity, to prevent irritation of the
same site.
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Administering sublingual medication…
 Equipment's
A trolley containing
1. A bowl of water for used medication cup.
2. Towel
3. Kidney dish and paper bag to discard the waste
4. Chart and medication card.
5. Ordered medication.
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Administering sublingual medication…
Procedure
1. Explain the procedure to the patient and assess the client’s
knowledge of the drug and its action
2. Wash hands
3. Prepare your tray and take it to the patients room
4. Begin by checking the order.(Read the label 3 times)
5. If the patient is allowed to sit assist him to sit
6. Take it to the patient’s bed side.
7. Keep the medication insight at all times.
8. Identify the patient carefully using all precautions (patient’s name,
bed number…).
9. Don non-sterile gloves.
10. To give a drug sublingually, ask the client to open the mouth and lift
the tongue; place the drug under the client’s tongue.
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Administering sublingual medication…
11. To give a drug buccally, instruct the client to open the mouth
wide, and place the tablet between the client’s cheek and teeth.
12. Remove the towel and wipe the face with it If necessary
13. Position the patient for good body alignment
14. Take all articles to the utility room. /wash dry all articles and put
them in their proper place.
15. Wash hands
16. Recode the medication given, reaction observed, refused or
omitted immediately
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Topical Medication Applications
 Drugs are applied topically to the skin or
mucous membranes, mainly for local action.
– Skin Applications
– Nasal Instillation
– Eye Instillation
– Ear Instillation
– Rectal Instillation
– Vaginal instillation
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Skin Applications
 Skin applicants are applied using gloves.
Before applying medications, clean the skin
thoroughly.
 When applying skin applicants, spread the
medication evenly over the involved surface
and cover the area well.
 Topical skin or dermatologic preparations
include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions,
powders, sprays, and patches.
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Procedure for Applying Skin Preparations
 POWDER
Make sure the skin surface is dry. Spread
apart any skinfolds, and sprinkle the powder
until the area is covered with a fine thin layer
of powder. Cover the site with a dressing if
ordered.
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Procedure for Applying Skin Preparations…
LOTION
 Shake the container before use. Put a little
lotion on a small gauze dressing or gauze
pad, and apply the lotion to the skin by
stroking it evenly in the direction of the hair
growth.
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Procedure for Applying Skin Preparations…
CREAMS, OINTMENTS, PASTES
 Take the medicine in gloved hands. Spread
it evenly over the skin using long strokes in
the direction of the hair growth. Apply a
sterile dressing if ordered by the physician.
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Procedure for Applying Skin Preparations…
AEROSOL SPRAY
 Shake the container well to mix the contents.
Hold the spray container at the recommended
distance from the area (usually about 15 to 30
cm. Cover the client’s face with a towel if the
upper chest or neck is to be sprayed. Spray the
medication over the specified area.
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Procedure for Applying Skin Preparations…
TRANSDERMAL PATCHES
 Select a clean, dry area that is free of hair. Remove
the patch from its protective covering, holding it
without touching the adhesive edges, and apply it by
pressing firmly with the palm of the hand for about
10 seconds.
 Advise the client to avoid using a heating pad over
the area to prevent an increase in circulation and the
rate of absorption.
 Remove the patch at the appropriate time, folding the
medicated side to the inside so it is covered.
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Direct application of liquids Gargle
 Gargling is the act of bubbling a liquid in
mouth to reduce the sore throat. The head
is tilted back, allowing a mouthful of liquid
to sit in the upper throat.
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Rectal route
Rectal suppository – a conical mass to be introduced in to the rectum usually
containing medication (easily melted at body temperature).
Advantages
 Used in children
 Little or no first pass effect
 Used in vomiting/ unconcious patient
 High concentration rapidly achieved
Disadvantages
 inconvenient.
 Irritation of rectal mucosa may occur
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Administering rectal medications…
Purpose:
 To produce laxative effect (bowel movement).
 To produce local sedative in the treatment of
hemorrhoids or rectal abscess.
 To produce general sedative effects when
medications cannot be taken by mouth.
 To stop rectal bleeding and to relieve pain and
soothe tissue irritated by diarrhea.
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Administering rectal medications…
Equipment –
1. Suppository (as ordered)
2. Water soluble lubricant/k-y jelly
3. Gauze square
4. Glove or finger cot
5. Toilet paper
6. Receiver for soiled swabs
7. Bed pan, if the Rx is in order to produce defection
8. Screen
9. Mackintosh and towel
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Administering rectal medications…
Procedure
1. Explain the procedure to the patient and assess the client’s
knowledge of the drug and its action
2. Wash hands
3. Prepare the equipment's
4. Begin by checking the order.(Read the label 3 times)
5. Screen the patient and put on gloves
6. Assist the client to the sim’s position or the left lateral position
with the upper leg flexed
7. Fold back the bed linen to expose the rectum
8. Apply small amount of lubricant to the smooth rounded end of the
suppository to reduce mucosal irritation. Lubricate the gloved
index finger
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Administering rectal medications…
9. Instruct the client to breathe through the mouth.
10. Insert the suppository in to the client’s anal canal at least 4 inches (10
cm) for an adult and 5cm (2 inches) for a child. This position ensures
placement of the suppository above the
client’s internal sphincter and maximizes medication absorption
(lubrication makes the insertion easier)
11. Ask the client to maintain the position for 15-20 minutes to resist urge
to defecate and
maintaining the position allows time for the medication to melt.
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Administering rectal medications…
12. Press the folded tissue against anus for a few
minutes until the pt’s urge to expel the suppository
has passed.
13. Clean the anus with a toilet paper
14. Dispose of gloves and wash hands
15. Document the time, type, or given medication.
Indicate the strength or dosage of the drug
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Administering rectal medications…
 Follow up phase
Check on the client 20-30 minutes and
document client’s response or result of the
Rx and the reaction of the pt to the Rx.
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AdministeringVaginal Medications
 Definition: is an insertion of suppositories into the
vagina canal
 Purpose
• To treat or prevent infection
• To remove an offensive or irritating discharge
• To reduce inflammation
• To relieve vaginal discomfort
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AdministeringVaginal
Medications…
 Equipment
1. Medication administration record (MAR)
2. Non-sterile gloves
3. Prescribed vaginal suppository
4. Water-soluble lubricant/k-y jelly
5. Disposable applicator
6. Tissue
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AdministeringVaginal Medications…
 Procedures
1. Check with the client and the chart for known allergies or
medical conditions that would contraindicate the use of the
drug.
2. Gather necessary equipment.
3. Check the MAR against written health care practitioner
orders.
4. Wash your hands.
5. Follow the five rights of medication administration. Check
the client’s identification band.
6. Ask the client to void.
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AdministeringVaginal Medications…
7. Position the client in a dorsal recumbent position with
knees flexed and hips rotated laterally or in a Sims’
position if the client cannot maintain the dorsal
recumbent position.
8. Don non-sterile gloves.
9. Explain procedure to patient. If client plans to self-
administer, be very specific with
instructions. Provide for privacy.
10. Assess perineal area, inspect vaginal orifice, note any
odor or discharge from the vagina, and inquire about any
problems such as itching or discomfort.
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AdministeringVaginal Medications…
11. If secretion or discharge is present, cleanse the perineal area
with soap and water.
12. Remove suppository from the foil wrapper and, if applicable,
insert into applicator tip. Apply a small amount of lubricant to
rounded tip of suppository. If not using an
applicator, apply a small amount of lubricant to gloved index
finger.
13. With non-dominant hand, spread labial folds. Insert the
suppository into the vaginal canal at least 2 inches (5 cm) along
the posterior wall of the vagina or as far as it will go. If
using an applicator, insert as described above and depress
plunger to release suppository.
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AdministeringVaginal Medications…
14. Wipe the perineum with clean, dry tissue
15. Instruct the client to remain in bed for 15
minutes.
16. Wash applicator under cool running water to
clean (warm water promotes coagulation of
protein secretions) and return to appropriate storage
in the client’s room.
17. Remove gloves, turning them inside out; dispose
of gloves in the proper receptacle. Wash
hands.
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AdministeringVaginal Medications…
18. Record on the MAR the drug’s name dosage,
route, and date and time of administration;
document any evidence of discharge or odor from the
vagina.
19. Check with the client in 15 minutes to ensure that
the suppository did not slip out and to
allow the client to verbalize any problems or concerns.
20. Observe for effectiveness of the medication;
inspect the condition of the vaginal canal
and external genitalia between applications.
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Instillation of drug
 Instillation is the administration of liquid
form of drug drop by drop.
 Different drug instillations are;
– Nasal Instillation
– Eye Instillation
– Ear Instillation
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Nasal Instillation
 Administration of medicine drop by drop
into nose.
 Articles
– Tray
– Dropper
– Gloves
– Medicine
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Nasal Instillation…
• Perform hand washing.
 Instruct the patient to clear or blow nose gently.
 Position the patient. Supine position with head
backward.
 Take the medicine in dropper.
 Administer the nasal drops.
 Have patient remain in supine position 5 minutes.
 Replace the articles and document the procedure.
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Eye Instillation
 Administration of medicine drop by drop into eyes.
Articles
– Tray
– Bowl
– Cotton swabs
– Dropper
– Gloves
– Medicine
– Kidney tray
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Eye Instillation…
 Perform hand washing.
 Position the patient. Ask patient to lie supine or sit
back in chair with head slightly hyperextended.
 Wipe the eyes with cotton balls from inner canthus
to outer canthus.
 Take the medicine.
 Expose the lower conjunctival sac by placing the
thumb or fingers of nondominant hand on the
client’s cheekbone just below the eye and gently
drawing down the skin on the cheek.
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Eye Instillation…
 Administer the medication drops into
conjunctival sac.
 After instilling drops, ask patient to close
eye gently.
 Replace the articles and document the
procedure.
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Ear Instillation
 Administration of medicine drop by drop
into ear.
Articles
 Tray
 Dropper
 Gloves
 Medicine
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Ear Instillation…
 Perform hand washing.
 Place patient in side-lying position.
 Straighten ear canal by pulling auricle down and
back (children younger than 3 years) or upward and
outward (children 4 years of age and older and
adults).
 Instill prescribed drops holding dropper 1 cm above
ear canal
 Ask patient to remain in side-lying position 2 to 3
minutes.
 Replace the articles and document the procedure.
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Irrigation
 Some medications are used to irrigate or
wash out a body cavity. Commonly used
irrigating solutions are sterile water, saline,
or antiseptic solutions on the eye, ear and
bladder.
 Irrigations cleanse an area.
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Eye irrigation
 An eye irrigation is administered to wash
out the conjunctival sac to remove
secretions or foreign bodies or to remove
chemicals that may injure the eye.
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Eye irrigation…
Articles
 Sterile irrigating solution warmed to 37⁰ C (98.6 F)
 Disposable gloves
 Cotton balls
 Sterile irrigating set (sterile container and irrigating
tube or irrigating syringe)
 Emesis basin or kidney tray
 Mackintosh
 Towel
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Eye irrigation…
Procedure
 Explain procedure to the client.
 Arrange all articles.
 Wash hands.
 Have the client sit or lie with the head tilted toward the side of
the affected eye. Protect the client and the bed with mackintosh.
 Clean the lids and the lashes with a cotton ball moistened with
normal saline or the solution ordered for the irrigation. Wipe
from the inner canthus to the outer canthus. Discard the cotton
ball after each wipe.
 Place the emesis basin at the cheek on the side of the affected
eye to receive the irrigating solution.
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Eye irrigation…
 Expose the lower conjunctival sac.
 Hold the irrigator about 2.5cm(1 inch) from the eye.
Direct the flow of the solution from the inner canthus
to the outer canthus along the conjunctival sac.
 Irrigate until the solution is clear or all of the solution
has been used.
 Dry the area after the irrigation with cotton balls or a
gauze sponge. Offer a towel to the client if the face and
neck are wet.
 Wash hands.
 Replace all articles and document the procedure.
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Ear irrigation
 An ear irrigation is administered to wash
the external ear canal to remove secretions
or foreign bodies that may obstruct the ear.
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Ear irrigation…
 Articles
• Sterile irrigating solution warmed to 37⁰ C (98.6 F)
• Disposable gloves
• Cotton balls
• Sterile irrigating set (sterile container and
irrigating tube or irrigating syringe)
• Emesis basin or kidney tray
• Mackintosh
• Towel
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Ear irrigation…
 Procedure
• Explain procedure to the client.
• Arrange all articles.
• Wash hands.
• Protect the client and the bed with mackintosh.
• Explain that the client may experience a feeling of
fullness, warmth, and, occasionally, discomfort when the
fluid comes in contact with the tympanic membrane.
• Assist the client to a sitting or lying position with head
tilted toward the affected ear.
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Ear irrigation…
 Place the emesis basin under the ear to be
irrigated.
 Fill the syringe with solution.
 Straighten the ear canal.
 Administer the fluid.
 Continue instilling the fluid until all the
solution is used or until the canal is
cleaned.
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Ear irrigation…
 Assist the client to a side-lying position on
the affected side for the complete drainage
of the fluid.
 Dry the area after the irrigation with cotton
balls or towel.
 Wash hands.
 Replace all articles and document the
procedure.
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Bladder irrigation
 Bladder irrigation is done to wash out the
bladder and sometimes to apply a
medication to the bladder lining.
 Two method;
– Open method
– Closed method
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Closed bladder irrigation
 Arrange all articles.
 Wash hands.
 Apply clean gloves and cleanse the port with antiseptic
swabs.
 Connect the irrigation tubing to the input port of the three
way catheter.
 Irrigate the bladder by allowing the irrigating fluid into
bladder.
 Adjust the flow rate. The irrigated fluid back from the
bladder is collected in urinary bag.
 Wash hands.
 Replace all articles and document the procedure.
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Open bladder irrigation
 Arrange all articles.
 Wash hands.
 Apply clean gloves and cleanse the port with
antiseptic swabs.
 Disconnect catheter from drainage tubing and
place the catheter end in the sterile basin. Place
sterile protective cap over end of drainage tubing.
 Draw the prescribed amount of irrigating solution
into the syringe.
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Open bladder irrigation…
 Insert the tip of the syringe into the catheter opening.
 Gently and slowly inject the solution into the catheter.
 Remove the syringe and allow the solution to drain back into
the basin.
 Continue to irrigate the client’s bladder until the total amount
to be instilled has been injected or when fluid returns are
clear.
 Remove the protective cap from the drainage tube and wipe
with antiseptic swab.
 Reconnect the catheter to drainage tubing.
 Remove and discard gloves.
 Perform hand hygiene.
 Replace all articles and document the procedure.
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Inhalation medications
 Nebulizers deliver most medications administered
through the inhaled route. A nebulizer is used to
deliver a fine spray of medication or moisture to a
client.
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Inhalation medications…
 The metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a pressurized
container of medication that can be used by the
client to release the medication through a
mouthpiece.
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Parenteral Administration of Medications
 Parenteral administration of medications is
the administration of medications by injection
into body tissues.
 When medications are administered this way,
it is an invasive procedure that is performed
using aseptic techniques.
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Equipment
To administer parenteral medications, nurses
use syringes and needles to withdraw
medication from ampules and vials.
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Syringes
 Syringes have three parts:
1. The tip, which connects
with the needle
2. The barrel, or outside
part, on which the scales
are printed
3. The plunger, which fits
inside the barrel
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Syringes…
 Several kinds of syringes are available in differing
sizes, shapes, and materials. Syringes range in sizes
from 1 to 60 ml.
 A nurse typically uses a syringe ranging from 1 to 3
mL in size for injections (e.g. subcutaneous or
intramuscular).
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Syringes…
 Insulin syringes are available in sizes that
hold 0.3 to 1 mL and are calibrated in units.
 The tuberculin syringe has a capacity of 1
mL.
 5 ml syringe
 3 ml syringe
 Tuberculin syringe
 Insulin syringe
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Needles
 Most needles are made of
stainless steel, and all are
disposable.
 A needle has three parts:
1. The hub, which fits onto
the tip of a syringe
2. The shaft, which connects
to the hub
3. The bevel, the tip of the
needle
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Needle size
 19 gauge
 20 gauge
 21 gauge
 23 gauge
 25 gauge
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Needle size…
 The gauge varies from 18 to 30.Use longer
needles for IM injections and a shorter needle for
subcutaneous injections.
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Preventing needle stick injuries
 One of the most potentially hazardous
procedures that health care personnel face
is using and disposing of needles and
sharps.
 Needle stick injuries present a major risk for
infection with hepatitis B virus, human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and many
other pathogens.
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Preventing needle stick injuries…
 Use appropriate puncture-proof disposal
containers to dispose of uncapped needles and
sharps.
 Never throw sharps in wastebaskets.
 Never recap used needles
 When recapping a needle, Use a one handed
“scoop” method.
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Preventing needle stick injuries…
 This is performed by
a) placing the needle cap and syringe with needle
horizontally on a flat surface.
b) inserting the needle into the cap, using one hand.
c) then using your other hand to pick up the cap and
tighten it to the needle hub.
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Cannula
 A cannula is a flexible tube that can be
inserted into the body. A venous cannula is
inserted into a vein, for the administration
of intravenous fluids, for obtaining blood
samples and for administering medicines.
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Cannula…
Types of cannula are
 IV cannula pen-like model.
 IV cannula with wings model.
 IV cannula with injection part model.
 IV cannula y-type model.
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Routes of parenteral therapies
 Intra-dermal
 Subcutaneous
 Intramuscular
 Intra Venous
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Intradermal Injections
 An intradermal (ID) injection is the administration
of a drug into the dermal layer of the skin just
beneath the epidermis.
 Usually only a small amount of liquid is used, for
example 0.1ml.
 This method of administration is frequently used
for allergy testing and tuberculosis (TB) screening.
 Use a tuberculin or small hypodermic syringe for
skin testing.
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Intradermal Injections…
 The angle of insertion for an intradermal
injection is 5 to 15 degrees
 After injecting the medication, a small bleb
resembling a mosquito bite appears on the
surface of the skin.
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Subcutaneous Injections
The subcutaneous injection sites
include
 The outer posterior aspect of the
upper arms
 The abdomen
 The anterior aspects of the
thighs
 The scapular areas of the upper
back
 The upper ventral or dorsal
gluteal areas.
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Subcutaneous Injections…
 Kinds of drugs commonly
administered:
1. Vaccines
2. preoperative medications
3. Narcotics
4. Insulin
5. Heparin
 Only small volumes (0.5 to 1.5 mL)
of medications are given
subcutaneously.
 The angle of insertion for a
subcutaneous injection is 45
degrees
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Intramuscular Injections
 The angle of insertion for an IM injection is 90
degrees. 2 to 5 ml of medication can be
administered into a larger muscle for an adult.
 Sites for IM injections are
i. Ventrogluteal
ii. Dorsogluteal
iii. Vastus Lateralis
iv. Deltoid
v. Rectus Femoris
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Ventrogluteal site
 Injection is given to gluteus
medius muscle.
 Position client in prone or side
lying position with the knee
bent and raised slightly toward
the chest.
 The nurse places the heel of the
hand on the client’s greater
trochanter, with the fingers
pointing towards the client
head.
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Ventrogluteal site…
 Point the thumb toward the patient’s groin and the index
finger toward the anterior superior iliac spine; extend the
middle finger back along the iliac crest toward the buttock.
 The index finger, the middle finger, and the iliac crest form
a V-shaped triangle; the injection site is the center of the
triangle.
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Dorsogluteal site
 Injection is given to the gluteus maximus muscle.
 Position the client in prone position. Draw an
imaginary line to divide the buttocks into 4 equal
quadrants.
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Vastus Lateralis
 The muscle is located on the anterior lateral aspect
of the thigh.
 The land- mark is established by dividing the area
between the greater trochanter of the femur & the
lateral femoral into thirds & selecting the middle
third.
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Deltoid Site
 Found on the lateral aspect of the upper arm.
 Locate the site by placing four fingers across the
deltoid muscle, with the top finger along the
acromion process.
 The injection site is then three finger widths below
the acromion process.
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Rectus Femoris
 it is used occasionally for IM injections.
Situated on the anterior aspect of the thigh.
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Z-Track Method in Intramuscular
Injections
 When administering IM injections, the Z-
track method be used to minimize local skin
irritation by sealing the medication in muscle
tissue.
 The Z-track method has been found to be a
less painful technique, and it decreases
leakage of irritating medications into the
subcutaneous tissue
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Z-Track Method in Intramuscular
Injections
 For administering in Z-track method pull the
overlying skin and subcutaneous tissues
approximately 2.5 to 3.5 cm laterally or downward.
 Hold the skin in this position until you administer
the injection.
 With the needle at a 90-degree angle to the site
administer the medicine.
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Intravenous Administration
 Needle is injected into the vein. Direct IV or
IV push, IV infusion. This is the most rapid
route of absorption of medications.
 Angle of insertion is 25 degree.
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Intravenous Administration…
 For adults, the veins on the
arm are:
a) Basilic vein
b) Median cubital vein
c) Dorsal veins
d) Median vein
e) Radial vein
f) Cephalic vein
 On the foot, the veins are;
a) Great saphenous vein
b) Dorsal plexus
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Parts of an IV infusion set
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Complications to observe for during IV
therapy:
 Infiltration: escape of fluid into subcutaneous
tissue due to dislodgement of the needle
causing swelling and pain. Gross infiltration
may result in nerve compression injury which
can result in permanent loss of function of
extremity or in case of irritating medications
(vesicant), significant tissue loss, permanent
disfigurement or loss of function may result.
 When there is infiltration, the site should be
changed.
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Complications to observe for during IV
therapy:
 Phlebitis is the inflammation of the vein. This may
result from mechanical trauma due to the
insertion too big a needle (for small vein) or
leaving a device in place for a long time. Chemical
trauma result s from irritation from solutions or
infusing too rapidly. This manifests as pain or
burning sensation along the vein. On observation,
there may be redness, increased temperature
over the course of the vein.
 The site should be changed and warm compress
should be applied
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Complications to observe for during IV
therapy:
 Circulatory Overload; the intravascular fluid
compartment contains more fluid than
normal. This occurs when infusion is too
rapid or excess volume is infused. This
manifests as dyspnoea, cough, frothy
sputum and gurgling sounds on aspiration.
 Embolism; obstruction of the blood vessels
by travelling air emboli or clot of the blood.
It is fatal.
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Duties of the Nurse during IV Therapy
 Explain the need for the IV therapy, what to
expect, duration of the therapy, activities
permitted during the procedure and observations
to be made.
 Help patient to maintain activities of daily living;
bathing and grooming, feeding etc.
 Observation should be made on the flow rate,
patency of the tubing, infusion site, level of fluid in
the infusion bag/bottle, patient’s comfort and
reaction to therapy.
 Change dressing on the IV line as may be
necessary.
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Respond appropriately to the signs of
pain
 Pain:-
 It is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated
with actual or potential tissue damage (Merskey & Bogduk,
1994).
 It is the most common reason for seeking health care.
 It occurs with many disorders, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
 It disables and distresses more people than any single disease.
Since nurses spend more time with the patient in pain than do
other health care providers, nurses need to understand the
pathophysiology of pain, the physiologic and psychological
consequence of acute and chronic pain, and the methods used
to treat pain.
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Respond appropriately to the signs of
pain
 Pain threshold: the point at which a stimulus
is perceived as painful
 nociceptor: a receptor preferentially
sensitive to a noxious stimulus
 pain tolerance: the maximum intensity or
duration of pain that a person is willing to
endure
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Causes of pain
 Disease process
 Burn
 Trauma/injury
 Neuralgia
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Types of Pain
 Pain is categorized according to its duration,
location, and etiology.
 Three basic categories of pain are generally
recognized:
Acute pain
Chronic (nonmalignant) pain and
Cancer-related pain
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ACUTE PAIN
 Usually of recent onset and commonly associated with a
specific injury
 acute pain indicates that damage or injury has occurred.
 Pain is significant in that it draws attention to its existence
and teaches the person to avoid similar potentially painful
situations.
 If no lasting damage occurs and no systemic disease exists,
acute pain usually decreases along with healing.
 In a situation where healing is expected in 3 weeks and the
patient continues to suffer pain , it should be considered
chronic and treated with interventions used for chronic
pain.
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CHRONIC (NONMALIGNANT) PAIN
 Chronic pain is constant or intermittent pain that persists
beyond the expected healing time and that can seldom be
attributed to a specific cause or injury.
 It may have a poorly defined onset, and it is often difficult
to treat because the cause or origin may be unclear.
 Although acute pain may be a useful signal that something
is wrong, chronic pain usually becomes a problem in its
own right.
 Chronic pain may be defined as pain that lasts for 6 months
or longer, although 6 months is an arbitrary period for
differentiating between acute and chronic pain.
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CANCER-RELATED PAIN
 Pain associated with cancer may be acute or chronic.
 Pain in the patient suffering from cancer can be
directly associated with the cancer (eg, bony
infiltration with tumor cells or nerve compression), a
result of cancer treatment (eg, surgery or radiation),
or not associated with the cancer (eg, trauma).
 Most pain associated with cancer, however, is a
direct result of tumor involvement.
 A cancer pain algorithm developed as a set of
analgesic guiding principles appears
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Pain scale measurement
 Visual Analogue Scales
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Guidelines for Using Pain
Assessment Scales
 Using a written scale to assess pain may not be
possible if the person is seriously ill, is in severe
pain, or has just returned from surgery.
 In these cases, the nurse can ask the patient, “On
a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being no pain and 10 being
pain as bad as it can be, how bad your pain is
now?” For patients who have difficulty with a 0 to
10 scale, a 0 to 5 scale may be tried. Whichever
scale is used, it should be used consistently.
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Key Definitions
 Averse drug reaction (ADR)
A noxious and unintended response to a medicine that
occurs at normal therapeutic doses used in humans for
prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy of disease, or for the
modification of physiologic function
The word “effect” is used interchangeably with “reaction.”
 Side effect
Any unintended effect of a pharmaceutical product
occurring at normal therapeutic doses and is related to its
pharmacological properties.
Such effects may be well-known and even expected and
require little or no change in patient management.
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Key Definitions…
 Serious adverse effect
Any untoward medical occurrence that occurs at any dose and
results in death, requires hospital admission or prolonged
hospital stay, results in persistent or significant disability, or is
life threatening
 Adverse drug event
Any untoward medical occurrence that may be present during
treatment with a medicine but does not necessarily have a
causal relationship with this treatment. Adverse drug events
include medication errors and overdoses.
 Causality
The probability that a particular medicine is responsible for an
isolated effect or ADR.
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Key Definitions…
 Signal
Reported information on a possible causal relationship
between and adverse event and a medicine, the relationship
being previously unknown or incompletely documented.
Usually more than one signal report is required to generate a
signal, depending on the seriousness of the event and the
quality of the information.
 Prescribing error
Incorrect medicine ordering by a prescriber
 Medication error
Administration of a medicine or dose that differs from the
written order
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Key Definitions…
 Negligence
Medical decision making or care below the accepted standards
of practice
 Adverse Drug Reactions
Patient injury caused by a medicine taken in therapeutic doses
 Type A—Exaggerated pharmacological response
◦ Pharmacodynamic (e.g., bronchospasm from beta-blockers)
◦ Toxic (e.g., deafness from aminoglycoside overdose)
 Type B—Non pharmacological, often allergic, response
◦ Medicine-induced diseases (e.g., antibiotic-associated colitis)
◦ Allergic reactions (e.g., penicillin anaphylaxis)
◦ Idiosyncratic reactions (e.g., aplastic anemia with chloramphenicol)
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Key Definitions…
 Type C—Continuous or long term (time
related)
◦ Osteoporosis with oral steroids
 Type D—Delayed (lag time)
◦ Teratogenic effects with anticonvulsants or lisinopril
 Type E—Ending of use (withdrawal)
◦ Withdrawal syndrome with benzodiazepines
 Type F—Failure of efficacy (no response)
◦ Resistance to antimicrobials
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Managing ADRs
 Step 1. Evaluate the nature of the event.
Obtain a detailed history of the patient.
Identify and document the clinical reaction. Look up
suspected medicines and known ADRs in the literature and
match them with the reactions described by the patient
 Classify the severity of the reaction.
◦ Severe—fatal or life threatening
◦ Moderate—requires antidote, medical procedure, or
hospitalization
◦ Mild—symptoms require discontinuation of therapy
◦ Incidental—mild symptoms; patient can chose whether to
discontinue treatment or not
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Managing ADRs…
 Step 2. Establish the cause.
◦ Use the Naranjo algorithm (or other system) to
assess the patient’s reaction.
◦ Evaluate the quality of the medicine.
◦ Check for a medication error.
 Step 3. Take corrective and follow-up
action.
 Corrective action will depend on cause and
severity
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Managing ADRs…
 Severe ADRs
◦ Educate and monitor prescribers.
◦ Change the formulary or standard treatment
guideline if necessary to substitute a medicine
that is safer or that is easier to use by staff.
◦ Modify patient monitoring procedures.
◦ Notify drug regulatory authorities and
manufacturers.
◦ All ADRs
 Educate and warn patients
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Recording and transcribing order
 Transcription: Certified staff copy info from HCP order
and pharmacy label on to med sheet
Correct Transcription of Orders
 Read every word on the script.
 Fax the script to the pharmacy.
 When the medication is received from the pharmacy,
check to make sure that it is the correct medication.
 Write each word on the MAR that is on the medication
label.
 Recheck your transcription word for word to make sure
that it was transcribed correctly.
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Recording and transcribing
order…
Documentation
 Complete
 Accurate
 Clear
 Ink only
 Include date and time
 Sign your name
Correcting Documentation
 Draw a single line through mistake
 Write the word “error” and initial
 No scribbling, “marking over”, erasing or using “white out”
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Midication -Adiministration ppt.pptxvvhg

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    Teddy 2 General conceptsof pharmacology  Pharmacology: - is the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms  The terms drug and medication are often used interchangeably by HCWs.  Drug: - is any substance that alters physiologic function, with the potential affecting health.  Medication: - a drug administered for its therapeutic function. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 3 General conceptsof pharmacology…  A medication is a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or relief of a symptom or for prevention of disease.  The written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug is called a prescription. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 4 General conceptsof pharmacology…  Pharmacodynamics – refers to the physiologic and biochemical effects of the drug on the body.  For a drug to achieve a therapeutic effect, it must proceed from the point of entry into the body to the tissue with which it will react.  Pharmacokinetics refers to the study of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.  So drug actions are depend on four properties: absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 5 Purpose ofmedication Drugs can be administered for these purposes: • Diagnostic purpose: to identify any disease • Prophylaxis: to prevent the occurrence of disease. Eg :- heparin to prevent thrombosis or antibiotics to prevent infection. • Therapeutic purpose : to cure the disease. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 6 Uses ofDrugs  Prevention- used as prophylaxis to prevent diseases e.g. vaccines; fluoride-prevents tooth decay.  Diagnosis- establishing the patient’s disease or problem e.g. radio contrast dye; tuberculosis (Mantoux) testing.  Suppression- suppresses the signs and symptoms and prevents the disease process from progressing e.g. anticancer, antiviral drugs 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 7 Uses ofDrugs  Treatment- alleviate the symptoms for patients with chronic disease e.g. Antiasthmatic drugs.  Cure- complete eradication of diseases e.g. anti biotics, anti- helmintics.  Enhancement aspects of health- achieve the best state of health e.g. vitamins, minerals 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 8 Legal Aspectsof Medication  Preparation, dispensing and administration of medications are all covered by laws in every country.  Dangerous Drug Act – 1930 and The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act - 1985. It is an act that governs the procurement and use of some drugs especially the narcotics e.g. morphine, pethedine, cocaine etc. These drugs are prescription only drugs hence cannot be bought or administered without prescription. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 9 Legal Aspectsof Medication …  Dangerous drugs are always kept under lock and key in the Dangerous Drug Cupboard under the care of trusted senior nurses.  It is worth knowing that nurses are responsible for their own actions regardless of the presence of a written order. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 10 Legal Aspectsof Medication …  If a nurse gives an overdose of a drug because it is written by a doctor, the error is accounted to the nurse and not the doctor.  The nurse should bear in mind that ALL substances are poisons: there is none that is not a poison. The right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 11 Drug Nomenclature It can be identified by their chemical, generic & official or trade names. The chemical name is a precise description of the drug’s composition (chemical formula)  Name by which a chemist knows the drug The generic name  Is the name assigned by manufacturer who first develops the drug 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 12 Drug Nomenclature… trade/brandname  When pharmaceutical companies market the drug, they assign a proprietary name called a trade/brand name  Therefore, one generic drug may have several trade names based on the number of companies marketing the drug. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 13 Classification ofMedication Medications may be classified according to:  The body system that the medicine is targeted to interacts wit; e.g. cardiovascular medications, nervous system medication etc.  Therapeutic usages of the medicine; e.g. anti hypertensives ,neuroleptics,  The diseases the medicine is used for; e. g. anticancer drugs, antimalaria drugs antihelminthics etc. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 14 Classification ofMedication…  The action of the medication can also be used to classify the it; e.g. beta-adrenergic blocking agents  The overall effect of the medication on the body can also be a criteria for its classification; e.g. sedatives, antianxiety drugs etc 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 15 Storage ofMedications  Medications are dispensed by the pharmacy to nursing units. Once delivered, proper storage becomes the responsibility of the nurse. All medications must be stored in a cool dry place (usually in cabinets, medicine carts or fridges) 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 16 Storage ofMedications… In less advanced countries, 3 cupboards are usually used for drug storage.  Cupboard I-used for drugs for external use only; e.g. calamine lotion, detol, methylated spirit etc. These drugs are contained in distinctive bottles, usually ridged with deep colours (dark green, blue, brown) with red label marked POISON and FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 17 Storage ofMedications…  Cupboard II-contains drugs for internal use only e.g. tablets, suspension, mixtures etc. All drugs must be labelled.  Cupboard III-contains the dangerous drug; drugs of addiction. E.g. Morphine, pethedine etc. All drugs should be kept away from direct sunlight and at a temperature suggested by the manufacturer. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 18 Storage ofMedications…  Another cupboard called the Emergency Cupboard may be stationed at or near the nurses bay for easy access. This cupboard contains drugs for emergency situations e.g. aminophylline (for asthma), hydralazine (for severe hypertension), oxytocin (for maternal bleeding), intravenous infusions (for rehydration) etc. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 19 DRUG ACTION Refers to a drug’s ability to combine with a cellular drug receptor.  Depending on the location of different cellular receptors affected by a given drug, a drug can have a local effect, systemic effect, or both local and systemic effects.  Drug action is based on the half-life of a drug.  Why repeated doses of drug is administered? 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 20 DRUG ACTION… A drug’s half-life refers to the time it takes the body to eliminate half of the blood concentration level of the original drug dose.  For example, if a drug has a half-life of 6 hours, 50% of the drug’s original dose is present in the blood 6 hours after administration. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 21 Principles ofmedication administration  Principles include 3 checks and 10 Rights:  3 checks are 1. Check when obtaining the container of medicine. 2. Check when removing the medicine from the container. 3. Check when replacing the container. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 22 Rights ofMedication Administration  Medication errors can be detrimental to patients. To prevent these errors, these guidelines are – the rights- are used in drug administration. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 23 1. RightPatient:  correct identification of the client cannot be over emphasized.  This can be done by asking the client to mention his/her full name which should be compared with that on the identification bracelet or the patient’s folder and medication/treatment chart for confirmation. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 24 2. RightMedication:  Beware of same and similar first and surnames to prevent the error of administering one person’s medication to another and vice versa.  Right Medication: before administering any medicine, compare name on medication chart/medication order with that on the medication at least 3 times-checking medication label when removing it from storage unit, compare medication label with that on treatment chart and medication label and name on treatment chart with patient’s name tag. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 25 3. RightTime  Right Time: drug timing is very especially with some drugs like antibiotics, antimalaria drugs etc. to achieve cure and prevents resistance. Some drugs must be given on empty stomach e.g. antituberculosis drugs; and some after meals e.g. NSAIDS-these must be noted and adhered to. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 26 3. RightTime…  The interval of administration of drugs should also be adhered to because it is important for many drugs that the blood concentration is not allowed to fall below a given level and for others two successive doses closer than prescribed might increase blood concentration to a dangerous level that can harm the patient. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 27 4. RightDose  This becomes very important when medications at hand are in a larger volume or strength than the prescribed order given or when the unit of measurement in the order is different from that supplied from the pharmacy.  Careful and correct calculation is important to prevent over or under dosage of the medication. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 28 5. RightRoute  An acceptable medication order must specify the route of medication. If this is unclear, the prescriber should be contacted to clarify or specify it.  The nurse should never decide on a route without consulting the prescriber. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 29 6. Rightto information on drug/client education  The patient has the right to know the drug he/she is taking, desired and adverse effects and all there is to know about the medication.  The charter on patient’s right made this clear. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 30 7. Rightto Refuse Medication  The patient has the right to refuse any medication. However, the nurse is obliged to explain to patients why the drug is prescribed and the consequences refusing medication. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 31 8. RightAssessment  Some medications require specific assessment before their administration e.g. checking of vital signs. Before a medication like Digoxin is administered the pulse must be checked. Some medication orders may contain specific assessments to be done prior to medication. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 32 9. RightDocumentation  Documentation should be done after medication and not before. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 33 10. RightEvaluation  Conduct assessment to ascertain drug action, both desired an side effect. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 34 Medication order The drug order, written by the physician, should has 7 essential parts for administration of drugs safely. 1. Patients full name. 2. Date and time. 3. Drug name. 4. Dosage. 5. Route of administration. 6. Time and frequency of administration. 7. Signature of physician. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 35 Types ofMedication Orders  Four types of medication orders are commonly used: 1. Stat order: A stat order indicates that the medication is to be given immediately and only once. e.g: morphine sulfate 10 milligrams IV stat. 2. Single order: The single order or one-time order indicates that the medication is to be given once at a specified time. e.g: Seconal 100 milligrams at bedtime. 12/15/2023
  • 36.
    Teddy 36 Types ofMedication Orders… 3. Standing order: Standing order is written in advance carried out under specific circumstances. (e.g: amox twice daily × 2 days) 4. PRN order: “PRN” is a Latin term that stands for “pro re nata,” which means “as the thing is needed.” A PRN order or as-needed order, permits the nurse to give a medication when the client requires it. (e.g., Amphojel 15 mL prn) 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 37 Terminologies andabbreviations used in prescriptions of medications 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 38 Abbreviations Meaning STATorder • refers to any medication that is needed immediately and is to be given only once • often associated with emergency medications that are needed for life-threatening situations • comes from the Latin word "statim" meaning immediately • should be administered within 5 minutes or less of receiving the written order ASAP order • not as urgent as STAT • as soon as possible • should be available for administration to the patient with 30 minutes of the written order Single order • for a drug that is to be given only once, and at a specific time, such as a preoperative order PRN order • latin "pro re nata" • administered as required by the patient's condition • the nurse makes the judgment, based on patient assessment, as to when such a medication is to be administered 12/15/2023
  • 39.
    Teddy 39 Abbreviations Meaning Routineorders • orders not written as STAT, ASAP, NOW or PRN • these are usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician Standing order • written in advance of a situation that is to be carried out under specific circumstances. example: set of postoperative PRN prescriptions that are written for all patients who have undergone a specific surgical procedure "Tylenol elixir 325mg PO every 6 hours PRN sore throat“ • standing orders are no longer permitted in some facilities because of the legal implications of putting all patients into a single treatment category ac • before meals AM • morning bid • twice per day Cap • capsule 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 42 Drug forms Medications are available in variety of forms. The form of the medication determines its route of administration. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 43 Drug forms… Drug forms can be of three types; – Solid eg: tablet, capsule – Liquid eg: syrup, eye drops – Semi solid eg: ointment, lotion 12/15/2023
  • 44.
    Teddy 44 Drug forms… Tablet: It is the powdered medication compressed into hard disk or cylinder.  Capsule: Medication covered in gelatin shell.  Gel or jelly: A clear or translucent semisolid that liquefies when applied to the skin. 12/15/2023
  • 45.
    Teddy 45 Drug forms… Lozenge: A flat, round, or oval preparation that dissolves and releases a drug when held in the mouth.  Lotion: Drug particles in a solution for topical use.  Ointment: Semisolid preparation containing a drug to be applied externally 12/15/2023
  • 46.
    Teddy 46 Drug forms… Powder: Single or mixture of finely ground drugs.  Solution: A drug dissolved in another substance.  Suspension: Finely divided, undissolved particles in a liquid medium; should be shaken before use. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 47 Drug forms… Syrup: Medication combined in a water and sugar solution.  Suppository: An easily melted medication preparation in a firm base such as gelatin that is inserted into the body (rectum, vagina, urethra) 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 48 Drug forms… Transdermal patch: Unit dose of medication applied directly to skin for diffusion through skin and absorption into the bloodstream. 12/15/2023
  • 49.
    Teddy 49 Route ofadministration Different route of drug administration are;  Oral  Parenteral  Topical  Inhalation 12/15/2023
  • 50.
    Teddy 50 Oral route Oral route: Medications are given by mouth.  Sublingual Administration: Some medications are readily absorbed when placed under the tongue to dissolve.  Buccal Administration: Administration of a medication by placing in the mouth against the mucous membranes of the cheek untilit dissolves. 12/15/2023
  • 51.
    Teddy 51 Parenteral Routes Parenteral Routes: Parenteral administration involves injecting a medication into body tissues. The following are the four major sites of injection: 1. Intradermal (ID): Injection into the dermis just under the epidermis. 2. Subcutaneous (SC): Injection into tissues just below the dermis of the skin. 3. Intramuscular (IM): Injection into a muscle. 4. Intravenous (IV): Injection into a vein. 12/15/2023
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  • 53.
    Teddy 53 Topical Routes Topical: Medications applied to the skin and mucous membranes (eye, ears, nose, mouth, vagina, urethra, rectum). 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 54 Inhalation Route Inhalation Route: Administer inhaled medications through the nasal and oral passages or endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes. 12/15/2023
  • 55.
    Teddy 55 Broad Classificationof drugs A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Eg:  Analgesics: to reduce pain  Antipyretics: to reduce fever  Antibiotics: to treat bacterial infection  Anti viral: to treat viral infection  Antihypertensive : to treat hypertension  Antidiabetic: to treat diabetes 12/15/2023
  • 56.
    Teddy 56 Types ofMedication Action  Therapeutic Effects  Side Effects/Adverse Effects  Toxic Effects  Allergic Reactions  Idiosyncratic Reactions 12/15/2023
  • 57.
    Teddy 57 Types ofMedication Action  Therapeutic Effects: The therapeutic effect is the expected or predicted physiological response that a medication causes. E.g: paracetamol reduces pain, fever and inflammation  Side Effects/Adverse Effects: Every medication cause some harm to patient. – Side effects are predictable and often unavoidable secondary effects produced at a usual therapeutic dose. – E.g: nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain – Adverse effects are undesirable and unpredictable severe responses to medication. 12/15/2023
  • 58.
    Teddy 58 Types ofMedication Action…  Toxic Effects: Toxic effects develop after prolonged intake of a medication or when a medication accumulates in the blood because of impaired metabolism or excretion. E.g: liver damage or kidney damage  Allergic Reactions: unpredictable immunological responses to a medication. Eg: paracetamol produces rashor swelling as allergic reaction. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 59 Types ofMedication Action…  Idiosyncratic Reactions: a patient overreacts or underreacts to a medication or has a reaction different from normal. For example, a child who receives Benadryl becomes extremely agitated or excited instead of drowsy. 12/15/2023
  • 60.
    Teddy 60 Systems ofdrug measurement Different systems available are;  Metric system  Household system  Apothecary system  Solutions 12/15/2023
  • 61.
    Teddy 61 Systems ofdrug measurement…  Metric system : In this system, metric units are used. Eg: milligram, gram, milliliter, liter etc  Household system: Household measures include drops, teaspoons, tablespoons or cups for measuring medications. Their disadvantage is their inaccuracy. Household utensils such as teaspoons and cups vary in size. 12/15/2023
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  • 63.
    Teddy 63 Systems ofdrug measurement…  Apothecary system : It is older system. The basic unit of weight in the apothecary system is the grain (gr) and the basic unit of volume is the minim. The other units of weight are the dram, the ounce, and the pound. The units of volume are the fluid dram, the fluid ounce, the pint, the quart, and the gallon. 12/15/2023
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  • 65.
    Teddy 65 Systems ofdrug measurement…  Solutions: A solution is a given mass of solid substance dissolved in a known volume of fluid or a given volume of liquid dissolved in a known volume of another fluid. For example, a 10% solution is 10 g of solid dissolved in 100 mL of solution. 12/15/2023
  • 66.
    Teddy 66 Converting MeasurementsUnits  Conversion within one system  Conversion between systems  Dosage Calculation 12/15/2023
  • 67.
    Teddy 67 Conversion withinone system  To convert measurements within one system simply divide or multiply. • Eg: To change milligrams to grams ,divide by 1000, moving the decimal 3 points to the left. 1000 mg = 1 g,350 mg = 0.35 g 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 68 Conversion BetweenSystems  To convert measurements from one system to another system the nurse should be familiar with the equivalent values of all the systems. 12/15/2023
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  • 70.
    Teddy 70 Dose Calculations 1.Calculating dose of solid medications First convert the drug amount to the same units and then use the formula.  Stock strength is the amount written on the drug cover. 12/15/2023
  • 71.
    Teddy 71 Dose Calculations… 2.Calculating dose of liquid medications First convert the drug amount to the same units and then use the formula For example, cephalexin (anti-infective cephalosporin) 500 mg PO q.i.d. (dose desired) is ordered by the health care practitioner; the dose on hand is 250 mg/5 ml. The formula is as follows: 12/15/2023
  • 72.
    Teddy 72 Dose Calculations… 3.Calculating drip rates First convert volume to milliliters and then use this formula  Drop factor is the drops per milliliter given to the patient.  Drop factor for macro set is 15 and micro set is 60 12/15/2023
  • 73.
    Teddy 73 Dose Calculations… 4. Calculating dose according to body weight Total dose = prescribed dose x patient’s weight  5. Calculating dose according to body surface area Total dose = prescribed dose x patient’s body surface area 12/15/2023
  • 74.
    Teddy 74 Pediatric dosagecalculations Dosage calculations in pediatrics are based on age body surface area and body weigh  Young’s rule Child’s dose = Age of child x adult dose Age of child + 12  Clark’s rule Child’s dose = weight of child x adult dose 150 pounds(Ib)  Fried’s rule Child’s dose = Age in months x adult dose 150  Body surface area rule (BSA) rule 12/15/2023
  • 75.
    Teddy 75 FACTORS AFFECTINGDRUG ACTION  Body Size  Pregnancy  Lactation  Age –Pediatric & Geriatric  Genetic Factors  Disease States –Kidney & Liver  Routes of Drug Administration  Environmental Factors  Psychological Factors  Tolerance & Resistance 12/15/2023
  • 76.
    Teddy 76 FACTORS AFFECTINGMEDICATION ACTION  Various factors affects the action of the medicine. 1. Developmental Factors a. Pregnancy : Most drugs are contraindicated because of their possible adverse effects on the fetus. b. Infants usually require small dosages because of their body size and the immaturity of their organs. c. In adolescence or adulthood, allergic reactions may occur. d. Old age have different responses to medications due to aging. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 77 2. Gender Different action can occur in men and women due to the distribution of body fat and fluid and hormonal differences. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 78 3. Cultural,Ethnic, and Genetic Factors  Genetic differences in the production of enzymes that affect drug metabolism. Cultural factors and practices (e.g., values and beliefs) can also affect a drug’s action. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 79 4. Diet Nutrients can affect the action of a medication. For example, vitamin K, found in green leafy vegetables, can counteract the effect of an anticoagulant such as warfarin 12/15/2023
  • 80.
    Teddy 80 5.Environment  Environmentaltemperature may also affect drug activity. When environmental temperature is high, the peripheral blood vessels dilate, thus increase the action of vasodilators.  A client who takes a sedative or analgesic in a busy, noisy environment may not benefit as fully as if the environment were quiet and peaceful. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 81 6. PsychologicalFactors A client’s expectations about what a drug can do can affect the response to the medication. 7. Illness and Disease Drug action is altered in clients with circulatory, liver, or kidney dysfunction. 8. Time of Administration The time of administration of oral medications affects the speed with which they act. 12/15/2023
  • 82.
    Teddy 82 Safety inAdministering medications  The safe and accurate administration of medication is one of the major responsibility of a nurse.  Read the physician’s orders of the drug.  If the order is not clear consult the physician.  Consider the age and weight of the patient. 12/15/2023
  • 83.
    Teddy 83 Safety inAdministering medications…  The nurse must have thorough knowledge of drugs that is administered by her .  Look for the colour, odour and consistency of the drug before administration.  Follow 10 rights and 3 checks in drug administration. 12/15/2023
  • 84.
    Teddy 84 Safety inAdministering medications…  Calculate the drug dosage accurately.  Identify the patient correctly.  Observe for the symptoms of over dosage of the drugs before it is administered.  Give the drugs one by one  Stay with the patient until he has taken the medicine completely.  Do not leave the medicine with the patient. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 85 Safety inAdministering medications…  The nurse should always assess a client’s health status and obtain a medication history prior to giving any medication.  The medication history includes information about the drugs the client is taking currently or has taken recently. And the history of drug allergies.  The nurse should clarify with the client any side effects, adverse reactions, or allergic responses due to medications. 12/15/2023
  • 86.
    Teddy 86 Safety inAdministering medications…  The nurse has to identify any problems the client may have in self-administering a medication.  For example, a client with poor eyesight, may require special labels for the medication container.  The nurse needs to consider socioeconomic factors for all clients.  Medication errors must be reported according to the policy of the hospital. 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 87 Medication error Medication errors are unintended mistakes in the prescribing, dispensing and administration of a medicine that could cause harm to a patient. 12/15/2023
  • 88.
    Teddy 88 Medication error… Medication errors can occur at all stages of the medication administration process.  The four main types of medication errors that occur with hospitalized clients: 1. Prescription errors(eg. Wrong drug or dose) 2. Transcription/ interpretation error (eg. Misinterpretation of abbreviations) 3. Preparation errors(eg. Calculation error 4. Administration errors (eg. Wrong dose, wrong time, omission , or additional dose). Most medication errors occur during the administration stage. 12/15/2023
  • 89.
    Teddy 89 Causes ofmedication error  Human factors ◦ Heavy staff workload and fatigue ◦ Inexperience, lack of training, poor handwriting, and oral orders ◦ Workplace factors ◦ Poor lighting, noise, interruptions, excessive workload  Pharmaceutical factors ◦ Excessive prescribing ◦ Confusing medicine nomenclature, packaging, or labeling ◦ Increased number or quantity of medicines per patient ◦ Frequency and complexity of calculations needed to prescribe, dispense, or administer a medicine ◦ Lack of effective policies and procedures. 12/15/2023
  • 90.
    Teddy 90 Causes ofmedication error…  Errors in medication administration often arise due to combination of factors that are :  Poor communication between pharmacists and nurses.  Lack of knowledge in drug administration.  Multiple interruptions the nurse have during preparing medication.  Stress an fatigue.  Poor working conditions.  Carelessness from nurse.  Medication errors should not happen. But they occur due to the fact that every human being is capable to doing mistake here and those that happen where you work- can add to your knowledge and skill. 12/15/2023
  • 91.
    Teddy 91 How mistakesare made? Medication errors fall into these categories:  Omission: the patient fails to receive unordered drug dose.  Wrong dose: the patient receives a dose that’s at least 5% more or less than the dose ordered.  Extra dose: the patient receives more doses tan the doctor ordered.  Unordered drug: the patient receives a drug that wasn’t ordered for him.  Wrong route  Wrong time: the patient receives a drug too early or too late. 12/15/2023
  • 92.
    Teddy 92 Ways toPrevent Medication Errors  Don’t administer any drug-including over the counter drug, without a doctor’s order.  Always check the label to identify a drug. Don’t rely on the drugs color, shape, or location in the medication cassette.  Check the label against the doctors order and the patient’s medication administration record (MAR) three times: when obtaining the drug, when preparing the dose, and when returning the container to storage or discarding it.  When you check the drug name, pay particular attention to the spelling many drugs have similar names. If you have any doubts about the drug you are giving, call the doctor or pharmacist. 12/15/2023
  • 93.
    Teddy 93 Ways toPrevent Medication Errors…  Check expiration dates, and return out dated drugs to the pharmacy.  Prepare drugs in a quiet , well-lit area where you will not be distracted.  Ask another nurse or a pharmacist to double check your dosage calculations.  Don’t give drugs another nurse has prepared.  The nurse should have verified the dosage before giving the drug-and she should to followed a basic administration rule, “If you don’t know a drug and it’s dosage, don’t give it until you find out (Martha, 1995)  Don’t try to interpret illegible handwriting even in ask the physician 12/15/2023
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    Teddy 94 Ways toPrevent Medication Errors…  Identify the patient by his ID band- don’t just ask his name or check his bed number.  Use appropriate documentation system Documentation on the MAR (Medication Administration record helped prevent errors.  That’s because the nurse have the chance to check previous therapy, read any notes that apply to a specific patient, and see what occurred the last time the drug was given.  Store preparations meant for external use separately from other medications, and make sure they are labeled for external use only (Carr, 1996). 12/15/2023
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  • 96.
    Teddy 96 Enteral DrugAdministration  The delivery of any medication that is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. 12/15/2023
  • 97.
    Teddy 97 Oral Medication Oral medication can be by ingestion, sublingual administration (place the pill or direct spray between the underside of the tongue and the floor of the oral cavity)or buccal (place the medication between the patient’s cheek and gum). 12/15/2023
  • 98.
    Teddy 98 Oral Medication… Advantages:  Convenient - portable, no pain, easy to take.  Cheap - no need to sterilize  Variety - tablets, capsules, suspensions  Disadvantage  Sometimes inefficient  Not suitable for unconscious patient  May cause irritation to gastric mucosa, nausea  First pass effect  Effect too slow for emergencies  Unpleasant test of some drugs etc. 12/15/2023
  • 99.
    Teddy 99 Oral Medication… Purpose •To provide local effects • To prolong systemic action • To prevent the disease • To give palliative treatment • To give symptomatic treatment 12/15/2023
  • 100.
    Teddy 100 Oral Medication… Contraindication •Vomiting. • Patient with gastric or intestinal suction. • Patient who are unable to swallow. • Patient on NPO. • Unconscious patient 12/15/2023
  • 101.
    Teddy 101 Oral Medication… A tray or trolley should be set with:  Drug to be administered  Water in a jug  Glass on a saucer all in the tray  Spoons  Mortar and pestle (when necessary)  Towel  Straw  Spatula  Patient’s folder/treatment chart and pen 12/15/2023
  • 102.
    Teddy 102 Oral Medication… Equipment A trolley containing 1. A bowl of water for used medication cup. 2. Towel 3. Measuring spoon. 4. A jag of water (bed side water). 5. Mortar and pestle to crush and powder the tablet if necessary 6. Kidney dish and paper bag to discard the waste 7. Chart and medication card. 8. Ordered medication. 9. Straw if necessary. 10. Glass 12/15/2023
  • 103.
    Teddy 103 Oral Medication… Producer 1. Explain the procedure to the patient 2. Wash hands 3. Prepare your tray and take it to the patients room 4. Begin by checking the order.(Read the label 3 times) 5. If the patient is allowed to sit assist him to sit 6. Place solution and tablets in a separate container 7. If suspension, shake the bottle well before pouring. 8. Take it to the patient’s bed side. 12/15/2023
  • 104.
    Teddy 104 Oral Medication… 9.Keep the medication insight at all times. 10. Identify the patient carefully using all precautions (patient’s name, bed number…). 11. First give little water to moisten the mouth and then give the medicine one at a time. 12. Remain with the patient until each medicine is swallowed. 13. Offer additional fluid as necessary unless contra- indicated. 14. Remove the towel and wipe the face with it 12/15/2023
  • 105.
    Teddy 105 Oral Medication… 15. Position the patient for good body alignment 16. Take all articles to the utility room. /wash dry all articles and put them in their proper place. 17. Wash hands 18. Recode the medication given, reaction observed, refused or omitted immediately 12/15/2023
  • 106.
    Teddy 106 Buccal/Sublingual route Somedrugs are taken as smaller tablets which are held in the mouth under the tongue (sublingual tablet). Advantages  Avoid hepatic first pass - The liver is by-passed thus there is no loss of drug by first pass effect for buccal administration.  Bioavailability is higher.  Rapid absorption - Because of the good blood supply to the area, absorption is usually quite rapid.  Drug stability - pH in mouth relatively neutral ( stomach - acidic). Thus a drug may be more stable. Disadvantages  Holding the dose in the mouth is inconvenient.  Small doses only can be accommodated easily. 12/15/2023
  • 107.
    Teddy 107 Administering sublingualmedication  Definition: - Is a medication that is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve completely Purpose • To provide local effects • To prolong systemic action • To prevent the disease • To give palliative treatment • To give symptomatic treatment 12/15/2023
  • 108.
    Teddy 108 Administering sublingualmedication…  Indication • Patient with gastric and intestinal problems • Patients with gastric and intestinal surgery  Contra indication • Patients with nausea and vomiting • Oral surgery • Unconscious patient. • Patients with gastric and intestinal suctioning 12/15/2023
  • 109.
    Teddy 109 Administering sublingualmedication… Precaution  Tell the patient not to drink liquid and smoke for an hour because some tablets take up to an hour to dissolve.  Tell the patient to keep the medication in place until it dissolves completely to insure absorption  Tell the patient to avoid chewing the tablet or touching the tablet with the tongue to prevent accidental swallowing.  When the client is receiving repeated doses of a buccal medication, the nurse should indicate the site, such as right buccal cavity, to prevent irritation of the same site. 12/15/2023
  • 110.
    Teddy 110 Administering sublingualmedication…  Equipment's A trolley containing 1. A bowl of water for used medication cup. 2. Towel 3. Kidney dish and paper bag to discard the waste 4. Chart and medication card. 5. Ordered medication. 12/15/2023
  • 111.
    Teddy 111 Administering sublingualmedication… Procedure 1. Explain the procedure to the patient and assess the client’s knowledge of the drug and its action 2. Wash hands 3. Prepare your tray and take it to the patients room 4. Begin by checking the order.(Read the label 3 times) 5. If the patient is allowed to sit assist him to sit 6. Take it to the patient’s bed side. 7. Keep the medication insight at all times. 8. Identify the patient carefully using all precautions (patient’s name, bed number…). 9. Don non-sterile gloves. 10. To give a drug sublingually, ask the client to open the mouth and lift the tongue; place the drug under the client’s tongue. 12/15/2023
  • 112.
    Teddy 112 Administering sublingualmedication… 11. To give a drug buccally, instruct the client to open the mouth wide, and place the tablet between the client’s cheek and teeth. 12. Remove the towel and wipe the face with it If necessary 13. Position the patient for good body alignment 14. Take all articles to the utility room. /wash dry all articles and put them in their proper place. 15. Wash hands 16. Recode the medication given, reaction observed, refused or omitted immediately 12/15/2023
  • 113.
    Teddy 113 Topical MedicationApplications  Drugs are applied topically to the skin or mucous membranes, mainly for local action. – Skin Applications – Nasal Instillation – Eye Instillation – Ear Instillation – Rectal Instillation – Vaginal instillation 12/15/2023
  • 114.
    Teddy 114 Skin Applications Skin applicants are applied using gloves. Before applying medications, clean the skin thoroughly.  When applying skin applicants, spread the medication evenly over the involved surface and cover the area well.  Topical skin or dermatologic preparations include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, powders, sprays, and patches. 12/15/2023
  • 115.
    Teddy 115 Procedure forApplying Skin Preparations  POWDER Make sure the skin surface is dry. Spread apart any skinfolds, and sprinkle the powder until the area is covered with a fine thin layer of powder. Cover the site with a dressing if ordered. 12/15/2023
  • 116.
    Teddy 116 Procedure forApplying Skin Preparations… LOTION  Shake the container before use. Put a little lotion on a small gauze dressing or gauze pad, and apply the lotion to the skin by stroking it evenly in the direction of the hair growth. 12/15/2023
  • 117.
    Teddy 117 Procedure forApplying Skin Preparations… CREAMS, OINTMENTS, PASTES  Take the medicine in gloved hands. Spread it evenly over the skin using long strokes in the direction of the hair growth. Apply a sterile dressing if ordered by the physician. 12/15/2023
  • 118.
    Teddy 118 Procedure forApplying Skin Preparations… AEROSOL SPRAY  Shake the container well to mix the contents. Hold the spray container at the recommended distance from the area (usually about 15 to 30 cm. Cover the client’s face with a towel if the upper chest or neck is to be sprayed. Spray the medication over the specified area. 12/15/2023
  • 119.
    Teddy 119 Procedure forApplying Skin Preparations… TRANSDERMAL PATCHES  Select a clean, dry area that is free of hair. Remove the patch from its protective covering, holding it without touching the adhesive edges, and apply it by pressing firmly with the palm of the hand for about 10 seconds.  Advise the client to avoid using a heating pad over the area to prevent an increase in circulation and the rate of absorption.  Remove the patch at the appropriate time, folding the medicated side to the inside so it is covered. 12/15/2023
  • 120.
    Teddy 120 Direct applicationof liquids Gargle  Gargling is the act of bubbling a liquid in mouth to reduce the sore throat. The head is tilted back, allowing a mouthful of liquid to sit in the upper throat. 12/15/2023
  • 121.
    Teddy 121 Rectal route Rectalsuppository – a conical mass to be introduced in to the rectum usually containing medication (easily melted at body temperature). Advantages  Used in children  Little or no first pass effect  Used in vomiting/ unconcious patient  High concentration rapidly achieved Disadvantages  inconvenient.  Irritation of rectal mucosa may occur 12/15/2023
  • 122.
    Teddy 122 Administering rectalmedications… Purpose:  To produce laxative effect (bowel movement).  To produce local sedative in the treatment of hemorrhoids or rectal abscess.  To produce general sedative effects when medications cannot be taken by mouth.  To stop rectal bleeding and to relieve pain and soothe tissue irritated by diarrhea. 12/15/2023
  • 123.
    Teddy 123 Administering rectalmedications… Equipment – 1. Suppository (as ordered) 2. Water soluble lubricant/k-y jelly 3. Gauze square 4. Glove or finger cot 5. Toilet paper 6. Receiver for soiled swabs 7. Bed pan, if the Rx is in order to produce defection 8. Screen 9. Mackintosh and towel 12/15/2023
  • 124.
    Teddy 124 Administering rectalmedications… Procedure 1. Explain the procedure to the patient and assess the client’s knowledge of the drug and its action 2. Wash hands 3. Prepare the equipment's 4. Begin by checking the order.(Read the label 3 times) 5. Screen the patient and put on gloves 6. Assist the client to the sim’s position or the left lateral position with the upper leg flexed 7. Fold back the bed linen to expose the rectum 8. Apply small amount of lubricant to the smooth rounded end of the suppository to reduce mucosal irritation. Lubricate the gloved index finger 12/15/2023
  • 125.
    Teddy 125 Administering rectalmedications… 9. Instruct the client to breathe through the mouth. 10. Insert the suppository in to the client’s anal canal at least 4 inches (10 cm) for an adult and 5cm (2 inches) for a child. This position ensures placement of the suppository above the client’s internal sphincter and maximizes medication absorption (lubrication makes the insertion easier) 11. Ask the client to maintain the position for 15-20 minutes to resist urge to defecate and maintaining the position allows time for the medication to melt. 12/15/2023
  • 126.
    Teddy 126 Administering rectalmedications… 12. Press the folded tissue against anus for a few minutes until the pt’s urge to expel the suppository has passed. 13. Clean the anus with a toilet paper 14. Dispose of gloves and wash hands 15. Document the time, type, or given medication. Indicate the strength or dosage of the drug 12/15/2023
  • 127.
    Teddy 127 Administering rectalmedications…  Follow up phase Check on the client 20-30 minutes and document client’s response or result of the Rx and the reaction of the pt to the Rx. 12/15/2023
  • 128.
    Teddy 128 AdministeringVaginal Medications Definition: is an insertion of suppositories into the vagina canal  Purpose • To treat or prevent infection • To remove an offensive or irritating discharge • To reduce inflammation • To relieve vaginal discomfort 12/15/2023
  • 129.
    Teddy 129 AdministeringVaginal Medications…  Equipment 1.Medication administration record (MAR) 2. Non-sterile gloves 3. Prescribed vaginal suppository 4. Water-soluble lubricant/k-y jelly 5. Disposable applicator 6. Tissue 12/15/2023
  • 130.
    Teddy 130 AdministeringVaginal Medications… Procedures 1. Check with the client and the chart for known allergies or medical conditions that would contraindicate the use of the drug. 2. Gather necessary equipment. 3. Check the MAR against written health care practitioner orders. 4. Wash your hands. 5. Follow the five rights of medication administration. Check the client’s identification band. 6. Ask the client to void. 12/15/2023
  • 131.
    Teddy 131 AdministeringVaginal Medications… 7.Position the client in a dorsal recumbent position with knees flexed and hips rotated laterally or in a Sims’ position if the client cannot maintain the dorsal recumbent position. 8. Don non-sterile gloves. 9. Explain procedure to patient. If client plans to self- administer, be very specific with instructions. Provide for privacy. 10. Assess perineal area, inspect vaginal orifice, note any odor or discharge from the vagina, and inquire about any problems such as itching or discomfort. 12/15/2023
  • 132.
    Teddy 132 AdministeringVaginal Medications… 11.If secretion or discharge is present, cleanse the perineal area with soap and water. 12. Remove suppository from the foil wrapper and, if applicable, insert into applicator tip. Apply a small amount of lubricant to rounded tip of suppository. If not using an applicator, apply a small amount of lubricant to gloved index finger. 13. With non-dominant hand, spread labial folds. Insert the suppository into the vaginal canal at least 2 inches (5 cm) along the posterior wall of the vagina or as far as it will go. If using an applicator, insert as described above and depress plunger to release suppository. 12/15/2023
  • 133.
    Teddy 133 AdministeringVaginal Medications… 14.Wipe the perineum with clean, dry tissue 15. Instruct the client to remain in bed for 15 minutes. 16. Wash applicator under cool running water to clean (warm water promotes coagulation of protein secretions) and return to appropriate storage in the client’s room. 17. Remove gloves, turning them inside out; dispose of gloves in the proper receptacle. Wash hands. 12/15/2023
  • 134.
    Teddy 134 AdministeringVaginal Medications… 18.Record on the MAR the drug’s name dosage, route, and date and time of administration; document any evidence of discharge or odor from the vagina. 19. Check with the client in 15 minutes to ensure that the suppository did not slip out and to allow the client to verbalize any problems or concerns. 20. Observe for effectiveness of the medication; inspect the condition of the vaginal canal and external genitalia between applications. 12/15/2023
  • 135.
    Teddy 135 Instillation ofdrug  Instillation is the administration of liquid form of drug drop by drop.  Different drug instillations are; – Nasal Instillation – Eye Instillation – Ear Instillation 12/15/2023
  • 136.
    Teddy 136 Nasal Instillation Administration of medicine drop by drop into nose.  Articles – Tray – Dropper – Gloves – Medicine 12/15/2023
  • 137.
    Teddy 137 Nasal Instillation… •Perform hand washing.  Instruct the patient to clear or blow nose gently.  Position the patient. Supine position with head backward.  Take the medicine in dropper.  Administer the nasal drops.  Have patient remain in supine position 5 minutes.  Replace the articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 138.
    Teddy 138 Eye Instillation Administration of medicine drop by drop into eyes. Articles – Tray – Bowl – Cotton swabs – Dropper – Gloves – Medicine – Kidney tray 12/15/2023
  • 139.
    Teddy 139 Eye Instillation… Perform hand washing.  Position the patient. Ask patient to lie supine or sit back in chair with head slightly hyperextended.  Wipe the eyes with cotton balls from inner canthus to outer canthus.  Take the medicine.  Expose the lower conjunctival sac by placing the thumb or fingers of nondominant hand on the client’s cheekbone just below the eye and gently drawing down the skin on the cheek. 12/15/2023
  • 140.
    Teddy 140 Eye Instillation… Administer the medication drops into conjunctival sac.  After instilling drops, ask patient to close eye gently.  Replace the articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 141.
    Teddy 141 Ear Instillation Administration of medicine drop by drop into ear. Articles  Tray  Dropper  Gloves  Medicine 12/15/2023
  • 142.
    Teddy 142 Ear Instillation… Perform hand washing.  Place patient in side-lying position.  Straighten ear canal by pulling auricle down and back (children younger than 3 years) or upward and outward (children 4 years of age and older and adults).  Instill prescribed drops holding dropper 1 cm above ear canal  Ask patient to remain in side-lying position 2 to 3 minutes.  Replace the articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 143.
    Teddy 143 Irrigation  Somemedications are used to irrigate or wash out a body cavity. Commonly used irrigating solutions are sterile water, saline, or antiseptic solutions on the eye, ear and bladder.  Irrigations cleanse an area. 12/15/2023
  • 144.
    Teddy 144 Eye irrigation An eye irrigation is administered to wash out the conjunctival sac to remove secretions or foreign bodies or to remove chemicals that may injure the eye. 12/15/2023
  • 145.
    Teddy 145 Eye irrigation… Articles Sterile irrigating solution warmed to 37⁰ C (98.6 F)  Disposable gloves  Cotton balls  Sterile irrigating set (sterile container and irrigating tube or irrigating syringe)  Emesis basin or kidney tray  Mackintosh  Towel 12/15/2023
  • 146.
    Teddy 146 Eye irrigation… Procedure Explain procedure to the client.  Arrange all articles.  Wash hands.  Have the client sit or lie with the head tilted toward the side of the affected eye. Protect the client and the bed with mackintosh.  Clean the lids and the lashes with a cotton ball moistened with normal saline or the solution ordered for the irrigation. Wipe from the inner canthus to the outer canthus. Discard the cotton ball after each wipe.  Place the emesis basin at the cheek on the side of the affected eye to receive the irrigating solution. 12/15/2023
  • 147.
    Teddy 147 Eye irrigation… Expose the lower conjunctival sac.  Hold the irrigator about 2.5cm(1 inch) from the eye. Direct the flow of the solution from the inner canthus to the outer canthus along the conjunctival sac.  Irrigate until the solution is clear or all of the solution has been used.  Dry the area after the irrigation with cotton balls or a gauze sponge. Offer a towel to the client if the face and neck are wet.  Wash hands.  Replace all articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 148.
    Teddy 148 Ear irrigation An ear irrigation is administered to wash the external ear canal to remove secretions or foreign bodies that may obstruct the ear. 12/15/2023
  • 149.
    Teddy 149 Ear irrigation… Articles • Sterile irrigating solution warmed to 37⁰ C (98.6 F) • Disposable gloves • Cotton balls • Sterile irrigating set (sterile container and irrigating tube or irrigating syringe) • Emesis basin or kidney tray • Mackintosh • Towel 12/15/2023
  • 150.
    Teddy 150 Ear irrigation… Procedure • Explain procedure to the client. • Arrange all articles. • Wash hands. • Protect the client and the bed with mackintosh. • Explain that the client may experience a feeling of fullness, warmth, and, occasionally, discomfort when the fluid comes in contact with the tympanic membrane. • Assist the client to a sitting or lying position with head tilted toward the affected ear. 12/15/2023
  • 151.
    Teddy 151 Ear irrigation… Place the emesis basin under the ear to be irrigated.  Fill the syringe with solution.  Straighten the ear canal.  Administer the fluid.  Continue instilling the fluid until all the solution is used or until the canal is cleaned. 12/15/2023
  • 152.
    Teddy 152 Ear irrigation… Assist the client to a side-lying position on the affected side for the complete drainage of the fluid.  Dry the area after the irrigation with cotton balls or towel.  Wash hands.  Replace all articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 153.
    Teddy 153 Bladder irrigation Bladder irrigation is done to wash out the bladder and sometimes to apply a medication to the bladder lining.  Two method; – Open method – Closed method 12/15/2023
  • 154.
    Teddy 154 Closed bladderirrigation  Arrange all articles.  Wash hands.  Apply clean gloves and cleanse the port with antiseptic swabs.  Connect the irrigation tubing to the input port of the three way catheter.  Irrigate the bladder by allowing the irrigating fluid into bladder.  Adjust the flow rate. The irrigated fluid back from the bladder is collected in urinary bag.  Wash hands.  Replace all articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 155.
    Teddy 155 Open bladderirrigation  Arrange all articles.  Wash hands.  Apply clean gloves and cleanse the port with antiseptic swabs.  Disconnect catheter from drainage tubing and place the catheter end in the sterile basin. Place sterile protective cap over end of drainage tubing.  Draw the prescribed amount of irrigating solution into the syringe. 12/15/2023
  • 156.
    Teddy 156 Open bladderirrigation…  Insert the tip of the syringe into the catheter opening.  Gently and slowly inject the solution into the catheter.  Remove the syringe and allow the solution to drain back into the basin.  Continue to irrigate the client’s bladder until the total amount to be instilled has been injected or when fluid returns are clear.  Remove the protective cap from the drainage tube and wipe with antiseptic swab.  Reconnect the catheter to drainage tubing.  Remove and discard gloves.  Perform hand hygiene.  Replace all articles and document the procedure. 12/15/2023
  • 157.
    Teddy 157 Inhalation medications Nebulizers deliver most medications administered through the inhaled route. A nebulizer is used to deliver a fine spray of medication or moisture to a client. 12/15/2023
  • 158.
    Teddy 158 Inhalation medications… The metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a pressurized container of medication that can be used by the client to release the medication through a mouthpiece. 12/15/2023
  • 159.
    Teddy 159 Parenteral Administrationof Medications  Parenteral administration of medications is the administration of medications by injection into body tissues.  When medications are administered this way, it is an invasive procedure that is performed using aseptic techniques. 12/15/2023
  • 160.
    Teddy 160 Equipment To administerparenteral medications, nurses use syringes and needles to withdraw medication from ampules and vials. 12/15/2023
  • 161.
    Teddy 161 Syringes  Syringeshave three parts: 1. The tip, which connects with the needle 2. The barrel, or outside part, on which the scales are printed 3. The plunger, which fits inside the barrel 12/15/2023
  • 162.
    Teddy 162 Syringes…  Severalkinds of syringes are available in differing sizes, shapes, and materials. Syringes range in sizes from 1 to 60 ml.  A nurse typically uses a syringe ranging from 1 to 3 mL in size for injections (e.g. subcutaneous or intramuscular). 12/15/2023
  • 163.
    Teddy 163 Syringes…  Insulinsyringes are available in sizes that hold 0.3 to 1 mL and are calibrated in units.  The tuberculin syringe has a capacity of 1 mL.  5 ml syringe  3 ml syringe  Tuberculin syringe  Insulin syringe 12/15/2023
  • 164.
    Teddy 164 Needles  Mostneedles are made of stainless steel, and all are disposable.  A needle has three parts: 1. The hub, which fits onto the tip of a syringe 2. The shaft, which connects to the hub 3. The bevel, the tip of the needle 12/15/2023
  • 165.
    Teddy 165 Needle size 19 gauge  20 gauge  21 gauge  23 gauge  25 gauge 12/15/2023
  • 166.
    Teddy 166 Needle size… The gauge varies from 18 to 30.Use longer needles for IM injections and a shorter needle for subcutaneous injections. 12/15/2023
  • 167.
    Teddy 167 Preventing needlestick injuries  One of the most potentially hazardous procedures that health care personnel face is using and disposing of needles and sharps.  Needle stick injuries present a major risk for infection with hepatitis B virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and many other pathogens. 12/15/2023
  • 168.
    Teddy 168 Preventing needlestick injuries…  Use appropriate puncture-proof disposal containers to dispose of uncapped needles and sharps.  Never throw sharps in wastebaskets.  Never recap used needles  When recapping a needle, Use a one handed “scoop” method. 12/15/2023
  • 169.
    Teddy 169 Preventing needlestick injuries…  This is performed by a) placing the needle cap and syringe with needle horizontally on a flat surface. b) inserting the needle into the cap, using one hand. c) then using your other hand to pick up the cap and tighten it to the needle hub. 12/15/2023
  • 170.
    Teddy 170 Cannula  Acannula is a flexible tube that can be inserted into the body. A venous cannula is inserted into a vein, for the administration of intravenous fluids, for obtaining blood samples and for administering medicines. 12/15/2023
  • 171.
    Teddy 171 Cannula… Types ofcannula are  IV cannula pen-like model.  IV cannula with wings model.  IV cannula with injection part model.  IV cannula y-type model. 12/15/2023
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  • 173.
    Teddy 173 Routes ofparenteral therapies  Intra-dermal  Subcutaneous  Intramuscular  Intra Venous 12/15/2023
  • 174.
    Teddy 174 Intradermal Injections An intradermal (ID) injection is the administration of a drug into the dermal layer of the skin just beneath the epidermis.  Usually only a small amount of liquid is used, for example 0.1ml.  This method of administration is frequently used for allergy testing and tuberculosis (TB) screening.  Use a tuberculin or small hypodermic syringe for skin testing. 12/15/2023
  • 175.
    Teddy 175 Intradermal Injections… The angle of insertion for an intradermal injection is 5 to 15 degrees  After injecting the medication, a small bleb resembling a mosquito bite appears on the surface of the skin. 12/15/2023
  • 176.
    Teddy 176 Subcutaneous Injections Thesubcutaneous injection sites include  The outer posterior aspect of the upper arms  The abdomen  The anterior aspects of the thighs  The scapular areas of the upper back  The upper ventral or dorsal gluteal areas. 12/15/2023
  • 177.
    Teddy 177 Subcutaneous Injections… Kinds of drugs commonly administered: 1. Vaccines 2. preoperative medications 3. Narcotics 4. Insulin 5. Heparin  Only small volumes (0.5 to 1.5 mL) of medications are given subcutaneously.  The angle of insertion for a subcutaneous injection is 45 degrees 12/15/2023
  • 178.
    Teddy 178 Intramuscular Injections The angle of insertion for an IM injection is 90 degrees. 2 to 5 ml of medication can be administered into a larger muscle for an adult.  Sites for IM injections are i. Ventrogluteal ii. Dorsogluteal iii. Vastus Lateralis iv. Deltoid v. Rectus Femoris 12/15/2023
  • 179.
    Teddy 179 Ventrogluteal site Injection is given to gluteus medius muscle.  Position client in prone or side lying position with the knee bent and raised slightly toward the chest.  The nurse places the heel of the hand on the client’s greater trochanter, with the fingers pointing towards the client head. 12/15/2023
  • 180.
    Teddy 180 Ventrogluteal site… Point the thumb toward the patient’s groin and the index finger toward the anterior superior iliac spine; extend the middle finger back along the iliac crest toward the buttock.  The index finger, the middle finger, and the iliac crest form a V-shaped triangle; the injection site is the center of the triangle. 12/15/2023
  • 181.
    Teddy 181 Dorsogluteal site Injection is given to the gluteus maximus muscle.  Position the client in prone position. Draw an imaginary line to divide the buttocks into 4 equal quadrants. 12/15/2023
  • 182.
    Teddy 182 Vastus Lateralis The muscle is located on the anterior lateral aspect of the thigh.  The land- mark is established by dividing the area between the greater trochanter of the femur & the lateral femoral into thirds & selecting the middle third. 12/15/2023
  • 183.
    Teddy 183 Deltoid Site Found on the lateral aspect of the upper arm.  Locate the site by placing four fingers across the deltoid muscle, with the top finger along the acromion process.  The injection site is then three finger widths below the acromion process. 12/15/2023
  • 184.
    Teddy 184 Rectus Femoris it is used occasionally for IM injections. Situated on the anterior aspect of the thigh. 12/15/2023
  • 185.
    Teddy 185 Z-Track Methodin Intramuscular Injections  When administering IM injections, the Z- track method be used to minimize local skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue.  The Z-track method has been found to be a less painful technique, and it decreases leakage of irritating medications into the subcutaneous tissue 12/15/2023
  • 186.
    Teddy 186 Z-Track Methodin Intramuscular Injections  For administering in Z-track method pull the overlying skin and subcutaneous tissues approximately 2.5 to 3.5 cm laterally or downward.  Hold the skin in this position until you administer the injection.  With the needle at a 90-degree angle to the site administer the medicine. 12/15/2023
  • 187.
    Teddy 187 Intravenous Administration Needle is injected into the vein. Direct IV or IV push, IV infusion. This is the most rapid route of absorption of medications.  Angle of insertion is 25 degree. 12/15/2023
  • 188.
    Teddy 188 Intravenous Administration… For adults, the veins on the arm are: a) Basilic vein b) Median cubital vein c) Dorsal veins d) Median vein e) Radial vein f) Cephalic vein  On the foot, the veins are; a) Great saphenous vein b) Dorsal plexus 12/15/2023
  • 189.
    Teddy 189 Parts ofan IV infusion set 12/15/2023
  • 190.
    Teddy 190 Complications toobserve for during IV therapy:  Infiltration: escape of fluid into subcutaneous tissue due to dislodgement of the needle causing swelling and pain. Gross infiltration may result in nerve compression injury which can result in permanent loss of function of extremity or in case of irritating medications (vesicant), significant tissue loss, permanent disfigurement or loss of function may result.  When there is infiltration, the site should be changed. 12/15/2023
  • 191.
    Teddy 191 Complications toobserve for during IV therapy:  Phlebitis is the inflammation of the vein. This may result from mechanical trauma due to the insertion too big a needle (for small vein) or leaving a device in place for a long time. Chemical trauma result s from irritation from solutions or infusing too rapidly. This manifests as pain or burning sensation along the vein. On observation, there may be redness, increased temperature over the course of the vein.  The site should be changed and warm compress should be applied 12/15/2023
  • 192.
    Teddy 192 Complications toobserve for during IV therapy:  Circulatory Overload; the intravascular fluid compartment contains more fluid than normal. This occurs when infusion is too rapid or excess volume is infused. This manifests as dyspnoea, cough, frothy sputum and gurgling sounds on aspiration.  Embolism; obstruction of the blood vessels by travelling air emboli or clot of the blood. It is fatal. 12/15/2023
  • 193.
    Teddy 193 Duties ofthe Nurse during IV Therapy  Explain the need for the IV therapy, what to expect, duration of the therapy, activities permitted during the procedure and observations to be made.  Help patient to maintain activities of daily living; bathing and grooming, feeding etc.  Observation should be made on the flow rate, patency of the tubing, infusion site, level of fluid in the infusion bag/bottle, patient’s comfort and reaction to therapy.  Change dressing on the IV line as may be necessary. 12/15/2023
  • 194.
    Teddy 194 Respond appropriatelyto the signs of pain  Pain:-  It is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage (Merskey & Bogduk, 1994).  It is the most common reason for seeking health care.  It occurs with many disorders, diagnostic tests, and treatments.  It disables and distresses more people than any single disease. Since nurses spend more time with the patient in pain than do other health care providers, nurses need to understand the pathophysiology of pain, the physiologic and psychological consequence of acute and chronic pain, and the methods used to treat pain. 12/15/2023
  • 195.
    Teddy 195 Respond appropriatelyto the signs of pain  Pain threshold: the point at which a stimulus is perceived as painful  nociceptor: a receptor preferentially sensitive to a noxious stimulus  pain tolerance: the maximum intensity or duration of pain that a person is willing to endure 12/15/2023
  • 196.
    Teddy 196 Causes ofpain  Disease process  Burn  Trauma/injury  Neuralgia 12/15/2023
  • 197.
    Teddy 197 Types ofPain  Pain is categorized according to its duration, location, and etiology.  Three basic categories of pain are generally recognized: Acute pain Chronic (nonmalignant) pain and Cancer-related pain 12/15/2023
  • 198.
    Teddy 198 ACUTE PAIN Usually of recent onset and commonly associated with a specific injury  acute pain indicates that damage or injury has occurred.  Pain is significant in that it draws attention to its existence and teaches the person to avoid similar potentially painful situations.  If no lasting damage occurs and no systemic disease exists, acute pain usually decreases along with healing.  In a situation where healing is expected in 3 weeks and the patient continues to suffer pain , it should be considered chronic and treated with interventions used for chronic pain. 12/15/2023
  • 199.
    Teddy 199 CHRONIC (NONMALIGNANT)PAIN  Chronic pain is constant or intermittent pain that persists beyond the expected healing time and that can seldom be attributed to a specific cause or injury.  It may have a poorly defined onset, and it is often difficult to treat because the cause or origin may be unclear.  Although acute pain may be a useful signal that something is wrong, chronic pain usually becomes a problem in its own right.  Chronic pain may be defined as pain that lasts for 6 months or longer, although 6 months is an arbitrary period for differentiating between acute and chronic pain. 12/15/2023
  • 200.
    Teddy 200 CANCER-RELATED PAIN Pain associated with cancer may be acute or chronic.  Pain in the patient suffering from cancer can be directly associated with the cancer (eg, bony infiltration with tumor cells or nerve compression), a result of cancer treatment (eg, surgery or radiation), or not associated with the cancer (eg, trauma).  Most pain associated with cancer, however, is a direct result of tumor involvement.  A cancer pain algorithm developed as a set of analgesic guiding principles appears 12/15/2023
  • 201.
    Teddy 201 Pain scalemeasurement  Visual Analogue Scales 12/15/2023
  • 202.
    Teddy 202 Guidelines forUsing Pain Assessment Scales  Using a written scale to assess pain may not be possible if the person is seriously ill, is in severe pain, or has just returned from surgery.  In these cases, the nurse can ask the patient, “On a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being no pain and 10 being pain as bad as it can be, how bad your pain is now?” For patients who have difficulty with a 0 to 10 scale, a 0 to 5 scale may be tried. Whichever scale is used, it should be used consistently. 12/15/2023
  • 203.
    Teddy 203 Key Definitions Averse drug reaction (ADR) A noxious and unintended response to a medicine that occurs at normal therapeutic doses used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy of disease, or for the modification of physiologic function The word “effect” is used interchangeably with “reaction.”  Side effect Any unintended effect of a pharmaceutical product occurring at normal therapeutic doses and is related to its pharmacological properties. Such effects may be well-known and even expected and require little or no change in patient management. 12/15/2023
  • 204.
    Teddy 204 Key Definitions… Serious adverse effect Any untoward medical occurrence that occurs at any dose and results in death, requires hospital admission or prolonged hospital stay, results in persistent or significant disability, or is life threatening  Adverse drug event Any untoward medical occurrence that may be present during treatment with a medicine but does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment. Adverse drug events include medication errors and overdoses.  Causality The probability that a particular medicine is responsible for an isolated effect or ADR. 12/15/2023
  • 205.
    Teddy 205 Key Definitions… Signal Reported information on a possible causal relationship between and adverse event and a medicine, the relationship being previously unknown or incompletely documented. Usually more than one signal report is required to generate a signal, depending on the seriousness of the event and the quality of the information.  Prescribing error Incorrect medicine ordering by a prescriber  Medication error Administration of a medicine or dose that differs from the written order 12/15/2023
  • 206.
    Teddy 206 Key Definitions… Negligence Medical decision making or care below the accepted standards of practice  Adverse Drug Reactions Patient injury caused by a medicine taken in therapeutic doses  Type A—Exaggerated pharmacological response ◦ Pharmacodynamic (e.g., bronchospasm from beta-blockers) ◦ Toxic (e.g., deafness from aminoglycoside overdose)  Type B—Non pharmacological, often allergic, response ◦ Medicine-induced diseases (e.g., antibiotic-associated colitis) ◦ Allergic reactions (e.g., penicillin anaphylaxis) ◦ Idiosyncratic reactions (e.g., aplastic anemia with chloramphenicol) 12/15/2023
  • 207.
    Teddy 207 Key Definitions… Type C—Continuous or long term (time related) ◦ Osteoporosis with oral steroids  Type D—Delayed (lag time) ◦ Teratogenic effects with anticonvulsants or lisinopril  Type E—Ending of use (withdrawal) ◦ Withdrawal syndrome with benzodiazepines  Type F—Failure of efficacy (no response) ◦ Resistance to antimicrobials 12/15/2023
  • 208.
    Teddy 208 Managing ADRs Step 1. Evaluate the nature of the event. Obtain a detailed history of the patient. Identify and document the clinical reaction. Look up suspected medicines and known ADRs in the literature and match them with the reactions described by the patient  Classify the severity of the reaction. ◦ Severe—fatal or life threatening ◦ Moderate—requires antidote, medical procedure, or hospitalization ◦ Mild—symptoms require discontinuation of therapy ◦ Incidental—mild symptoms; patient can chose whether to discontinue treatment or not 12/15/2023
  • 209.
    Teddy 209 Managing ADRs… Step 2. Establish the cause. ◦ Use the Naranjo algorithm (or other system) to assess the patient’s reaction. ◦ Evaluate the quality of the medicine. ◦ Check for a medication error.  Step 3. Take corrective and follow-up action.  Corrective action will depend on cause and severity 12/15/2023
  • 210.
    Teddy 210 Managing ADRs… Severe ADRs ◦ Educate and monitor prescribers. ◦ Change the formulary or standard treatment guideline if necessary to substitute a medicine that is safer or that is easier to use by staff. ◦ Modify patient monitoring procedures. ◦ Notify drug regulatory authorities and manufacturers. ◦ All ADRs  Educate and warn patients 12/15/2023
  • 211.
    Teddy 211 Recording andtranscribing order  Transcription: Certified staff copy info from HCP order and pharmacy label on to med sheet Correct Transcription of Orders  Read every word on the script.  Fax the script to the pharmacy.  When the medication is received from the pharmacy, check to make sure that it is the correct medication.  Write each word on the MAR that is on the medication label.  Recheck your transcription word for word to make sure that it was transcribed correctly. 12/15/2023
  • 212.
    Teddy 212 Recording andtranscribing order… Documentation  Complete  Accurate  Clear  Ink only  Include date and time  Sign your name Correcting Documentation  Draw a single line through mistake  Write the word “error” and initial  No scribbling, “marking over”, erasing or using “white out” 12/15/2023
  • 213.