Metered-Dose Inhaler Medication
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Pre-procedure: Assess for need
Position: Seated or High Fowler's
Preparation: Shake canister
Administration:
-Patient may self administer
-Have patient exhale completely
-Place inhaler into mouth & form a seal
-Press down on canister to discharge one puff
-Instruct pt. to inhale slowly and hold breath for 10sec
-If 2nd puff is needed, wait 1 minute
-Have patient rinse & spit if steroid is used
,Ophthalmic Medication (Irrigation)
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Pre-Procedure: Determine cause of the eye problem
Assess: swelling, redness, drainage, or complain of pain
Administration
-Check pH of secretion (normal pH=7.1)
-Hold irrigation solution 1" from eye
-Separate lids with thumb and index finger
-Direct solution over eye from inner canthus to outer canthus
-Recheck pH and continue rinsing as needed
Medication Administration Considerations
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-Prescription or order must be given
-Verify order and if appropriate for patient
-Issues with absorption
>(topical not effective on burn site)
-Patient understanding
-Have a knowledge of the medication
-Assess if Appropriate
>Verify within normal dosage range
>appropriate route
>drug appropriate for patient
>allergies
>appropriate timing
Must check for Identifiers and Allergies every time
, Pre-Procedure: Administering All Medications
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-Inspect Medication
>Check ampule/vial (cloudiness, particulate, color)
>Intact packaging, color
-Check Compatibility with other meds
-purpose
-side effects
-antidotes
-allergies
-Determine total volume of medications and whether appropriate for site
-Assess administration site
-6 rights of medication administration
Administration Checks of medication and patient
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Perform 3 meducation checks
-Before you pour, mix, or draw (Labels against MAR)
-After you prepare (Labels against MAR)
-Again at bedside before administration
Patient Assessment
Before administration
-Measure vitals, assess general condition
-assess personal knowledge
-identify biological factors affecting metabolism
-patients ability to swallow
Give this one a try later!
Pre-procedure: Assess for need
Position: Seated or High Fowler's
Preparation: Shake canister
Administration:
-Patient may self administer
-Have patient exhale completely
-Place inhaler into mouth & form a seal
-Press down on canister to discharge one puff
-Instruct pt. to inhale slowly and hold breath for 10sec
-If 2nd puff is needed, wait 1 minute
-Have patient rinse & spit if steroid is used
,Ophthalmic Medication (Irrigation)
Give this one a try later!
Pre-Procedure: Determine cause of the eye problem
Assess: swelling, redness, drainage, or complain of pain
Administration
-Check pH of secretion (normal pH=7.1)
-Hold irrigation solution 1" from eye
-Separate lids with thumb and index finger
-Direct solution over eye from inner canthus to outer canthus
-Recheck pH and continue rinsing as needed
Medication Administration Considerations
Give this one a try later!
-Prescription or order must be given
-Verify order and if appropriate for patient
-Issues with absorption
>(topical not effective on burn site)
-Patient understanding
-Have a knowledge of the medication
-Assess if Appropriate
>Verify within normal dosage range
>appropriate route
>drug appropriate for patient
>allergies
>appropriate timing
Must check for Identifiers and Allergies every time
, Pre-Procedure: Administering All Medications
Give this one a try later!
-Inspect Medication
>Check ampule/vial (cloudiness, particulate, color)
>Intact packaging, color
-Check Compatibility with other meds
-purpose
-side effects
-antidotes
-allergies
-Determine total volume of medications and whether appropriate for site
-Assess administration site
-6 rights of medication administration
Administration Checks of medication and patient
Give this one a try later!
Perform 3 meducation checks
-Before you pour, mix, or draw (Labels against MAR)
-After you prepare (Labels against MAR)
-Again at bedside before administration
Patient Assessment
Before administration
-Measure vitals, assess general condition
-assess personal knowledge
-identify biological factors affecting metabolism
-patients ability to swallow
