Medications Training

2010

Describes the role of a physician, consult pharmacist, and a registered nurse plays in a medication treatment program; the areas of medications administration; the four responsibilities of a staff member in medication administration; and the difference between prescription and non-prescription and controlled and non-controlled medications. Describes how to observe and report abnormal symptoms of medications, the five R?s of medication administration, the therapeutic range, the factors that influence medical response, and the effects of medications. Describes techniques for administering medications, how to verify that the medication label and the physician?s orders are the same, and agency policy and procedures to follow when a medication error occurs.

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