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Why is it important not to touch medication when administering them?
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∙ 7y ago
Without knowing exactly what meds you're talking about all I can tell you is a lot of medications can be ruined by excess moisture, and handling them would transfer any water, oils, or sweat from your hands on to them
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe contamination may alert the coating of the medication.
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expiry and compatibility
What legislation in administering medication?
legislation regulations and policies
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nebulizer
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What is the difference between administering medicine and assisting with medicine?
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What are the three before in administering medications?
Do you have any known allergies, and are you taking any medication at this time?
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Which laws should be taken in to account when administering and recording medication?
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Have them state name and date of birth.
