Section 1 – Basic Medication Administration Information/Terminology

Objectives:

1. Match common medical abbreviations with their meaning.

2. List and describe common dosage forms of medications.

3. List and describe common routes of medication administration.

4. List the six rights of medication administration.

5. Describe what constitutes a medication error and actions to take when a medication error is made or detected.

6. Describe resident’s rights regarding medications – refusal, privacy, respect, and chemical restraint.

7. Define medication “allergy” and describe responsibility in relation to identified allergies and suspected side effects.

8. Demonstrate the use of medication resources or references.

Advance Preparation – In General

• Review curriculum and presentation materials and activity

• Add examples or comments

• If no student manual used, prepare copies of handouts for section for each student

Supplies

• Handouts
• o  #1A – Abbreviations
• o #1B – Common Routes of Medication Administration o #1C – Common Dosage Forms of Medications
• o #1D – Six Rights of Medication Administration o #1E – Medication Errors
• o  #1F – Residents’ Refusal to Take Medications
• Equipment and Supplies Used During Administration of Medications
• o  Refer to page 1-3 for examples of supplies and equipment to show students
• Medication Resources or References used at adult care home
• Medication Policy and Procedure for adult care home

Advance Preparation – Medication Resources or References Activity