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basic med powerpoint

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order of med admin
1-an order is needed
2-the drug must be available
3-safe administration
role of the MD/NP
order
types of orders
written, computerized orders, verbal orders, telephone orders, fax orders
written order
nursing homes or home care or dr. office
computerized order
acute care
benefits of computerized orders
dr. doesn't have to be in same location-as long as you are logged into the system
prevents errors (allergies, dose, not on list, no bad hand writing)
are RNs able to take verbal orders
yes! (try not to)
need to say it back and record and dr. cosigns it
telephone orders
two RNs should hear it and write it down and say it back
need to cosign
fax orders
homecare
two weeks to be signed
can students take orders
nope
role of pharmacist
Prepares and distributes meds
Works with physicians and nurses to answer questions about drugs
Puts additives in IV solutions
Ensures proper dosage, and labeling
pharmacy
dispense and delivery of meds
role of RN
Administer the Meds
Evaluating safety
Aseptic Technique
RN Responsibilities regarding med administration
Addicted METH Ass
-action
-monitoring
-evaluating safety
-teaching self administration
-health history
-administration
action
do they need a working kidney (BUN and creatinine)
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