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Author Deter, Lena L.

Title Basic medication administration skills / Lena L. Deter
Published Australia ; United Kingdom : Thomson Delmar Learning, [2006]
©2006

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 MELB  615.1 Det/Bma  AVAILABLE
Description xxv, 622 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents Introduction to medication administration -- Role of the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in medication administration -- Regulatory issues -- Ethical and legal issues -- Introduction to medications -- Medication orders -- Transcription of health care provider orders -- Principles of medication administration -- Administration of non-parenteral medications -- Vital signs -- Body organizations and systems -- Medications for the treatment of infections -- Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents -- Antineoplastic agents -- Vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements -- Psychotropic medications -- Medications for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders -- Medications for the treatment of respiratory disorders -- Medications for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders -- Medications for the treatment of genitourinary disorders -- Medications for the treatment of disorders of the endocrine system -- Medications for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders -- Medications for the treatment of disorders of the nervous system and Alzheimer's disease -- Medications for treatment of disorders of the reproductive system -- Eye medications -- Topical medications -- Substance abuse -- Additional considerations -- Math review
Summary "Basic Medication Administration Skills provides unlicensed assistive personnel with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform medication administration safely and effectively under the clinical direction of the health care provider and supportive clinicians. The book is written specifically for a medication aide course or training for unlicensed direct care staff working in community settings such as those providing direct care for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, residential care homes, assisted living facilities, home care, hospice, full-time residential programs, public and private schools, and physician's offices or practices."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 593) and index
Subject Drugs -- Administration -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Nurses' aides -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Pharmaceutical Preparations -- administration & dosage.
Drug Administration Routes.
Drug Therapy -- nursing.
Nurse's Aids
Genre/Form Outlines and syllabi.
LC no. 2005008090
ISBN 9781401825959 paperback
1401825958 paperback