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4 rules of medication administration

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  1. Unlicensed people can only administer medication AFTER completing MTTP and receiving certification from MBON.
  2. Only the RN, case manager delegating nurse may delegate medical administration to a CMT
  3. All medications must have a PMOF (doctors order) and pharmacy label.
  4. All OTC meds must have a PMOF (doctors order) and pharmacy label.
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2 things ALL medications must have? Prescription and OTC meds

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  1. A PMOF (doctors order)

2. Pharmacy label

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What is needed before someone can administer medication.

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MTTP certification and certificate from MBON

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Who delegates medication administration to a CMT?

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RN (registered nurse or a case manager delegating nurse (RM CM or DN)

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8 components of medication administration cycle

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  1. Observe for changes
  2. Report observations
  3. Assist with visits to HCP
  4. Obtain medications
  5. Store meds correctly
  6. Administer meds correctly
  7. Ensure meds are taken correctly.
  8. Document promptly/correctly
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Reasons medications are used (4)

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  1. To Cure
  2. To prevent
  3. To manage (disease or symptoms)
  4. To relieve symptoms
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How to ensure personal rights, privacy, dignity?

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Do not hang signs on wall. 
Do not line people up
Offer privacy
Address by name
Support Self-medication as appropriate
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Does the individual (guardian) have the right to refuse treatment? Y/N

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Yes

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What do you do if individual refuses medication?

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Ask why?
Overcome (discuss) objections. 
Educate why med is important. 
Report to nurse and supervisor. 
Document in MAR
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Behavior modifying meds may be used as a substitute for programming? T/F

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False

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What do you do If there is a change in the physical or behavioral condition of an individual?

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Call the RN

NOTATE

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3 effects of medication

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  1. Desired effect - medication is working.
  2. Unwanted/adverse effect - something unexpected happened.
  3. No apparent effect - nothing happened or med doesn’t seem to be working.
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What is important to remember about drug interactions?

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The more the meds the higher the chance of drug interactions.
Each medication you add increases likelihood of drug interactions.

*know the baseline of the individual.

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Define: Objective

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You can see it, touch it, measure it

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Define: Subjective

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Something that is not seen or measured but reported by the individual.

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3 classifications of medications?

How often re-ordered?

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  1. Somatic - used to treat medical conditions
    - yearly
  2. Psychiatric - used to treat psychiatric or mental health related conditions.
    - 90 days
  3. Class II - controlled substances (addictive)
    - 30 days
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What is a PMOF

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Doctor’s order form

Somatic and psychiatric meds must be on separate PMOF’s

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3 reporting categories. Give examples

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  1. EMERGENCY medical condition. Call 911. Inform nurse as soon as logically possible (post crisis)
    - heart attack, stroke, seizure
  2. Non-emergency - call nurse and inform supervisor.
    - headache, minor injuries, flu
  3. Other or behavioral changes. Inform nurse and supervisor.
    - change in weight or sleep patterns
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What documents to bring to medical appointments?

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Appointment record
Photo ID
Insurance card (or photocopy)
Medical records
Doctors orders
List of meds
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What questions to ask when a new med is prescribed?

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  1. Purpose of medication
  2. How much (dosage)
  3. How often
  4. How long
  5. Potential side effects
  6. Route
  7. Drug interactions
  8. What is required before taking (vitals or tests etc)
  9. What happens if individual refuses (missed dose)
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Define refill and reorder

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Refill - # of times pharmacy will re-supply medication before a reorder is needed.
Reorder - when a doctor is required to re-issue or re-write the prescription.

Somatic = yearly
Psychiatric = 90 days
Schedule II = 30 days

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What is generic vs brand name of medication?

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Generic = original or actual name of drug

Brand name = given by manufacturer.

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Sample medications require:

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  1. Doctor’s orders

2. Pharmacy label

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3 important things to remember about the pharmacy.

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  1. All medications should come from the same pharmacy.
  2. Pharmacists are a valuable member of the team
  3. Pharmacists are excellent resources for information about drugs, uses, side effects, interactions etc
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Factors that can influence a persons response to medications?
Age Weight Hormones Physical condition
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Most common routes of medications
Oral | Topical
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Forms of medications
``` Tablets Drops Patches Suppositories Capsules Sprays Ointments Liquids Creams ```
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What is a suspension?
Often opaque liquid in which medication is mixed in or “suspended” Shake well - evenly distribute the medication
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What is toxicity?
The body’s inability to eliminate or metabolize the amount of medication. - often sue to poor organ function. - more common in children and elderly.
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What factors influence a person’s response to medication?
``` Age Weight Hormones Physical condition Route of delivery ```
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Def | Medication allergy
An undesired physical reaction to a drug. Often causing swelling. Emergency
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Def | Tolerance
Medication no longer working. | Body has become accustomed to the drug. No longer as effective.
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Def | Addiction
A physical or psychological dependence on a substance
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Def | Desired effect
The intended effect of a medication | The medication is working
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Def | Unwanted effect
An unexpected or undesired effect of a medication.
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Def | No apparent effect
Medication is not working or stopped working. | Medication fails to provide any or the desired effect
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How to store schedule II narcotics?
Inside a locked box, inside a locked cabinet.
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3 ways medications are packaged?
Bottles Blister packs Syringe
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3-way check | What must match?
Dr orders Pharmacy label MAR
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What form is required to record the administration of medication?
MAR | Medication administration record
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What information is included on the MAR?
``` Medication name Doctor’s name Start date Dose Route Diet Diagnosis Time ```
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How should medication requiring refrigeration be stored?
In a locked box
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T/F | Oral and topical medication should be kept separately in the medication cabinet
True
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Is the MAR a legal document
Yes
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Two ways medication should be stored?
1. Locked storage area | 2. In original container eg blister pack
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When is it necessary to dispose of or not administer medication? CRED
1. Expired 2. Refused 3. Contaminated 4. Discontinued (CRED)
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Pharmacy label should never be _________ or _________.
Altered or changed
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Who Should have access to the keys to the medication cabinet?
Only the RN and CMT
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When do you perform the 3-way check?
Remove from cabinet Prior to dispensing (before popping the blister pack) Prior to giving the medication (when it is in the cup)
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Permission for administering PRN medication can be obtained by:
1. Referring to the administering PRN medication nursing delegation order. 2. Calling the RN in call. 3. Referring to the nursing care plan for instructions about administration
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Examples of medication error
Any violation of the 6 rights. 1. Person 2. Medication 3. Route (method) 4. Dose 5. Time 6. Charting/documentation
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T/F | A chemical support medication can be given without approval of the standing committee?
False
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Medication Administration Safety
1. Wash hands 2. Read PMOF (doctor’s order), and compare with the MAR 3. Pull out the medication (correct time: read label) - First 3-way check completed. 4. Second 3-way check. Compare Dr order, pharmacy label and MAR. 5. Check for allergies and/or pre-med directions. 6. Dispense medication into med cup. - do final 3-way check before giving meds to individual. 7. Introduce yourself and explain you are giving them their medication. 8. Ensure they swallow their medication. 9. Document on Mar - ensure your name/signature is on back of MAR
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6 rights of medication administration
1. Right person 2. Right medication 3. Right route 4. Right dose 5. Right time 6. Right documentation
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3 way check uses
PMOF (doctors order) Pharmacy label MAR
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Safety principles. 5
``` Wash hands Avoid distractions Check for allergies Full attention to task 3-way check ```
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Is a CMT Licensed to give medication?
No. A CMT is NOT licensed
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Where are schedule II drugs documented?
MAR | Controlled substance sheet
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When does a medication error occur?
When there is a mistake with any of the 6 rights. When a right becomes a wrong.
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Blank box on MAR
Considered a medication error. Notify nurse immediately (figure out why) Needs to be documented on the back of the MAR. Missing medication or Missing document.
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What do non-medicated OTC’s need before use?
Recommended by the nurse | Written instructions in the PCP or care plan
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What do you need to be mindful of with OTC’s
Side effects Ingredients Usage Storage
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How to encourage an individual to participate in HCP appointment?
Encourage individual to speak up. Discuss goals beforehand Write down questions
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Questions to ask HCP when new medication is prescribed?
``` Purpose Time Dose Route Interactions Side effects How long med to take effect Prior tests? Eg BP, blood sugar ```

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