Welcome to Module 26

Researching and Preparing Medications
Administering Oral, Topical and Mucosal Medications
Math Competency Exam

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Chapter 35

Differentiate between generic, and brand name of medications and general categories (CO:1c,d,e,g,h,i,4c)·
Summarize the routes of medication administration (CO:1c,d,e,g,h,i,4c)·
Contrast desired effects, side effects, and adverse effects including anaphylaxis of medications (CO:1c,d,e,g,h,i,4c)· .
Identify common classifications of medications and safety assessments to make prior to administering them (CO:1c,d,e,g,h,i,4c)· .
Explain how to obtain medications for administration. (CO:1b,i 4c)
Determine the seven rights, patient rights, and safety checks to perform to prevent medication errors ( CO:1b,e,i,n).
Describe guidelines to use when preparing medications (CO:1e,i,n).
Explain ways to prevent medication errors and discuss how to handle medication errors(CO:1e,i,2c)

Concept: Safety

Chapter 36

Differentiate between the use of oral, sublingual, and buccal routes of administration.(CO:1a,b,d,e,g,i;2b)
Describe special considerations for administration of narcotic medications.(CO:1a,d,e,i,2b)
Describe special considerations precautions needed when administering medications to patients on tube feedings (CO: 1e,i).
Explain the differences in administering medications to children, adults, and older adults (CO:1a,e,i,2b).
Discuss guidelines for administering medications via the topical and transdermal routes.(CO: 1a,e,i,g;2b)
Discuss vaginal, rectal medications and how they are administered and contraindications.(CO: 1a,e,i,g:2b)
Differentiate between the use of a metered-dose inhaler and a dry-powder inhaler.(CO:1a,e,i,g,2b)
Explain how to document medication administration on paper and in electronic medication administration records.(CO:1a,e,i,g,2b)

Concept: Safety

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Chapter 35: Burton pages 754-766 (up to systems of measurement) and pages 767 (obtaining meds) -772)
Chapter 36: Burton pages 775-788

Researching & Preparing Medications Ch. 35.pptx

Oral, Topical & Mucosal Medications.pptx

Videos:

Before Class:

Upload Chapter 35 Study Guide to the assignment tab.

During Class:

Instructor presentation on Researching and Preparing Medications; Administering Medications
Class discussion and activity
Math Competency Exam

After Class (12.4.25) for Class on12.9.25 :

Complete reading Chapter 36: Burton pages 775-788
Read Chapter 37: Burton pages 800-814 (through Table 37.1) and pages 816 (heparin)-823
Review the Chapter's Learning Outcomes
Review the Chapter's Key Terms
Review the Chapter's Concepts

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

Complete Dosage Calc-360: Safety in Medication Administration (due 12/5)

Complete Chapters 36 & 37 Study Guide Parts 1-3 and upload to the assignment tab (due by 8 am 12/9)

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