Chapter 20 provides knowledge of drug administration. After studying this chapter you will be able to: Identify your responsibilities regarding drug administration, execute dosage calculations accurately, check the patient before administering any drug, identify the rights of drug administration, describe the various techniques of drug administration,. | 20 Drug Administration 20- Learning Outcomes Identify your responsibilities regarding drug administration. Execute dosage calculations accurately. Check the patient before administering any drug. Identify the rights of drug administration. 20- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the various techniques of drug administration. Differentiate different types of needles and syringes. Demonstrate how to administer an intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection. 20- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Outline information needed to teach a patient about drug use, interactions, and adverse effects. Describe special considerations related to drug administration. Describe nonpharmacologic ways to manage pain. 20- Introduction Drug administration is very important and can be a dangerous duty Given correctly – restore patient to health Given incorrectly – patient’s condition can worsen Medical assistant must . | 20 Drug Administration 20- Learning Outcomes Identify your responsibilities regarding drug administration. Execute dosage calculations accurately. Check the patient before administering any drug. Identify the rights of drug administration. 20- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the various techniques of drug administration. Differentiate different types of needles and syringes. Demonstrate how to administer an intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection. 20- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Outline information needed to teach a patient about drug use, interactions, and adverse effects. Describe special considerations related to drug administration. Describe nonpharmacologic ways to manage pain. 20- Introduction Drug administration is very important and can be a dangerous duty Given correctly – restore patient to health Given incorrectly – patient’s condition can worsen Medical assistant must Understand principles of pharmacology Understand fundamentals of drug administration Routes Dosage calculations Techniques for injection Rights of medication administration Patient education You should be familiar with the medications frequently prescribed in your practice. 20- Drug Administration and Scope of Practice States’ medical practice acts define medical assistants’ exact duties Know your scope of practice in the state where you will work 20- Dosage Calculations Measurement systems Metric Apothecaries Household TJC recommends using metric units 20- Dosage Calculations (cont.) Basic units of volume and weight for: Metric system Liter (L) – volume Grams (g) – weight Apothecaries’ system Fluid ounces, fluid drams, pints, quarts – volume Pounds – weight Household system Drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces, cups, pints, gallons, quarts – volume 20- Dosage Calculations (cont.) Conversions between systems Approximate equivalents Charts Calculations Ratio .
