Tag: administration of medication
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Describe three possible routes for the administration of a client’s medication. Explain why dosage, timing and frequency are important.
LO: Explain the principles of safe administration of medication. 3.1 Identify and explain safe practice in preparing for the administration for three types of medication including self- medicating. 3.2 Describe three possible routes for the administration of a client’s medication. Explain why dosage, timing and frequency are important. 3.3 Identify two different types of equipment…
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Describe two potential consequences of poor hygiene and infection control in the administration of medication.
LO2: Describe the signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medications. 2.1 Identify and describe the procedures which could be used to monitor a client’s condition. 2.2 Describe two physiological measurements which could be used to monitor the effect of a client’s medication. 2.3 Explain two possible allergic reactions care workers might observe in a…