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the meds help the patient to recover or something...iz a drug....it changes the chemical compounds in ur body
why do u ask??? take the stupid meds!!!
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What is the importance of giving proper medication?
The importance of giving proper medication is that it helps us avoid accidents, it also helps us not to worsen the patient's ailment and it will make the patient's ailment become well. :)
What is the difference between administering medicine and assisting with medicine?
Administering medication means actually giving meds, especially by injection or other means than having the patient take the medication. Assisting with medication means assisting the patient administer their own medication, such as arranging them and having them ready for the patient to take, or reminding the patient to take their meds.
What do you need to know for giving medication?
We need to observe the symptoms of the disease and age of the patient while administering medication. One should also be careful about the expiry date of the medicine before giving it to the patient.
What should the person giving an injection do to make sure that the correct medication is given to the correct patient?
ask patient's name and check the ID band
How is math ralated to nursing?
Nurses need to measure out how much medications a patient needs, a lot has to do with weight such as milligrams and litres etc. Also giving the patient the medication at the right time.
Nursing responsibilities of paracetamol?
1- Ensure that you are giving paracetamol to: The correct patient. The Correct dose. The correct time. The correct route. 2- Ensure that there is a written order from the doctor. 3- Ensure that the patient is NOT allergic to paracetamol. 4- Know the drug- drug interactions. 5- Assess the patient score of pain after giving the medication taking in consideration in which route the paracetamol was given. 6- Assess the patient after giving the medication for any reaction, let the dr. decide what is it ( Allergy?). 7- Document all the above.
What are the precautions observed in adding the medication to IV fluids?
If you are adding a drug to IV fluid, you have to take all the aseptic precautions as you take for giving IV injection to the patient. Other wise patient will get bacteremia.
What is it meant by adjusting a resident's posture prior to administering medication?
A patient taking oral medication should be positioned to help swallow safely without aspiration. And of course, a patient getting medication per rectum should be appropriately positioned to facilitate that route.
What are the nursing considerations in taking rebamipide?
you should administer the drug before meals. check the BP after giving the medication let the patient verbalize discomfort after administration
what are the nursing responsibity to giving pentaprazol?
Nurses have the responsibility to ensure that pentaprazol is administered in accordance with the patient's doctor’s orders and according to best practice guidelines. This includes ensuring that the patient is informed of the correct dosage and administration instructions, and that the patient understands the potential side effects and risks of the medication. Nurses should also closely monitor the patient's response to the medication and report any adverse reactions to the doctor.
What is it called when you request for a medication that's to be administered to a patient in a hospital?
Medication orders
What should Tommy have also done to ensure he was giving the right prescription to the right patient?
Checked the patient's birthday in case more than one patient has the same name.
