Ther - Medication Administration

Front 1

What are good needle handing precautions?

Back 1

=Minimize the tasks performed in a moving ambulance.

=Immediately dispose of used
sharps in a sharps container.

=Recap needles only as a last
resort.

Front 2

What should be recorded with medication administration?

Back 2

=Indication for drug administration.
=Dosage and route delivered.
=Patient response to the
medication—both positive and
negative

Front 3

What is done before the administration of entonox?

Back 3

Check the temperature should not be below -6 degrees.

Ensure to invert the tank a minimum of three times.

Front 4

What if the patient is unable to hold the mask due to injuries?

Back 4

Consult with medical control to see if you can assist the patient with the application of entonox

Front 5

What should the flow rate be set to with a nebulizer?

Back 5

Set to 6l per minute and then increase if not providing an effective mist.

Front 6

How are medications administered transdermally?

Back 6

Absorbed through the skin at a slow, steady rate.


Method:
1. BSI.
Portage College 15:1-14
2. Clean administration site.
3. Apply medication.
4. Leave medication in place for required time. Monitor the
patient for desirable or adverse effects.

Front 7

How are medications administered sublingually?

Back 7

-Appropriate BSI

-Confirm indication, medication, dose, route,
and expiration
-Have your patient lift his tongue towards the top and back of his oral cavity
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Place the pill or direct spray between the underside of the tongue and floor of the oral cavity

-Monitor the patient for desirable or undesirable effects