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What may happen if you administer medication and you are not trained?
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∙ 9y ago
If first aid is not given then the patient bare the pain and can cause death.
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∙ 12y agoNothing unless soething goes wrong
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Can personal care assistant administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
Can a personal care assistant legally administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
Do RN'S have to administer a contolled substance?
A controlled substance is one that is addictive. Either a nurse or a doctor may administer a controlled substance. In a hospital setting, the doctor may write the order for the medication, and a nurse will later administer it.
Can a first aider advise pain killers in the UK?
No.Paramedics may administer certain limited pain relieving medication.
Can a personal assistant administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
What are the consequences if you administer medication if you are not trained?
If you charge for it, you may be guilty of a criminal offence (practising medicine without a license). If the drugs are prescription-only, you're also probably guilty of an offence. If the medicines are completely made up, nonsensical, and you pretend they work by some method that science shows is utterly ridiculous, then congratulaitons, you can become as rich as Mercola.
Should you administer penicillin because it was ordered by a physician?
A: Generally speaking, the physician orders penicillins to combat infection and most of the time they are aware of any allergies that a patient may have. It's important to follow the guidelines provided by your doctor when taking antibiotics because even though you may feel better after a few days of taking them, the infection may not be completely gone. If you are part of the medical support staff that is NOT a physician (nurse, cna, medication aide), only administer the medication if it is in your scope of practice. If for any reason you KNOW for SURE that the patient has an allergy to penicillins, or you KNOW that the drug dosage has been miscalculated by the physician, DO NOT administer the medication. This is considered medical malpractice. Follow the necessary steps for drug re-calculation and fixing medical errors on paperwork, and then administer the penicillin only if it will not be harmful to the patient.
How do you measure worm medication out for a dog?
Any canine worm medication will come with a measuring instrument, either a scoop with lines or a syringe. Based upon your dog's weight you figure out how many scoops or how much to pull into the syringe then administer to your dog. If there isn't a measurement instrument, I would suggest not using that medication on your dog - it may not be what you think it is.
Why would you have a one day period?
there are many reason why that may happen... you could be pregnant.. an infection or even medication
May related husbanwife VE's administer elements at the same session?
Yes, but they cannot administer to their relatives.
Should a nurse administer Oxygen if it is not prescribed?
No, if there is not an order given for oxygen or a protocol a nurse may not administer it.
Is there an alternative for cough drops particularly for the elderly?
A hard disc is sometimes a hazard for the elderly who may benefit from the medication contained within. A tincture, tea or liquid suspension are alternative methods to administer the soothing mixture.
