Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications: The Basics

Outline:

Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications: The Basics

Section 1: Introduction

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Section 2: Administration Versus Self-Administration

Meet Pete

Assisting vs. Administering

Medication Rights

Know Your Scope of Practice

Delegation Guidelines

The Responsibilities of Unlicensed Personnel

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Basic Medication Terminology

Brand Name Versus Generic Name

Dosage

Route

Other Abbreviations

A Brief Word About Abbreviations

Review

Indications and Contraindications

Adverse Reactions

What Should You Do?

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Common Medications

Classes of Medications

Analgesic Medications

Anti-Infective Medications

Anticoagulant Medications

Psychotropic Medications

Anticonvulsant Medications

Cardiovascular Medications

Diuretic Medications

Antidiabetic Medications

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field.  She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.