Medication Administration Best Practices

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of selecting, preparing, and administering liquid and solid medications to patients. It covers the importance of checking medication labels, calculating doses, and maintaining sterility. The tutorial also emphasizes patient interaction, including verifying identity, discussing allergies, and providing education on medication effects and side effects. Finally, it highlights the need for proper documentation of the procedure and patient response.

What should you do before preparing medication?

• Call the pharmacy

• Read the patient's medical history

• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer

• Check the patient's temperature

How should you handle excess tablets when preparing solid medication?

• Throw them away

• Put them back into the bottle

• Leave them on the counter

• Give them to the patient

When measuring liquid medication, what is the correct way to ensure accuracy?

• Use a spoon

• Estimate the amount

• Measure at eye level

• Pour until the cup is full

What should you do if you pour too much liquid medication?

• Pour it back into the bottle

• Leave it in the cup

• Flush the extra down the sink

• Give it to another patient

What is the first step when entering the exam room to administer medication?

• Greet the patient and identify yourself

• Ask the patient to lie down

• Prepare the medication

• Check the patient's blood pressure

How should you verify the patient's identity?

• Look at their medical record

• Ask for their full name and date of birth

• Check their wristband

• Ask for their favorite color

What should you do if the patient refuses the medication?

• Leave the medication with them

• Ignore their refusal

• Respectfully ask for the reason and notify the provider

• Force them to take it

What information should be included in the patient's health record after administering medication?

• The patient's mood

• The medication name, dose, and route

• The patient's favorite food

• The weather on the day of administration

What additional information is required for vaccines and controlled substances?

• The patient's height

• The time of day

• The patient's favorite TV show

• The lot number, expiration date, and manufacturer number

What should you do after the patient has taken the medication?

• Leave immediately

• Document the procedure in the patient's health record

• Ask the patient to take a nap

• Give the patient a survey