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Medication Administration Guidelines

The document outlines 10 guidelines for nurses when administering medications. It notes that age and physiology can impact drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. It also states that medications should generally be avoided during pregnancy, lactation, or with known allergies. Nurses should monitor for intended effects as well as potential side effects or adverse reactions when giving medications and educate patients. The dose should not be adjusted without a provider's order except in the case of adverse reactions. Over-the-counter preparations and herbal products should also be avoided unless ordered.

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Medication Administration Guidelines

The document outlines 10 guidelines for nurses when administering medications. It notes that age and physiology can impact drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. It also states that medications should generally be avoided during pregnancy, lactation, or with known allergies. Nurses should monitor for intended effects as well as potential side effects or adverse reactions when giving medications and educate patients. The dose should not be adjusted without a provider's order except in the case of adverse reactions. Over-the-counter preparations and herbal products should also be avoided unless ordered.

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10 GUIDELINES OF GIVING MEDS. 1. Meds.

Absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion is affected by: AGE and physiologic process 2. Drugs are commonly contraindicated to pregnancy, lactation,& allergy 3. Avoid giving meds. With antacid, grapefruit, milk & dairy products 4. Enteric coated and sustained release tablets should not be crushed, chewed, & capsules should not be open 5. Nsg. Intervention includes monitoring intended effect, side effect, adverse effect, toxic affect. focus on assessment 6. Nsg. Intervention should includes client education 7. The nurse or ct. should not withhold or adjust the dose: except if + adverse effect 8. Avoid OTC prep/herbal unless order 9. Avoid consuming alcohol & smoking 10. Wear medic-alert bracelet: MAOISACAm

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