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Like a patient care aide or a certified nursing assistant? Yes, in some states they are allowed to administer certain medications after they obtain additional certification.
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8 If a medication contains 1 mgml how much of the medication would you give to administer 5 mg to the patient?
5ml
The order reads administer 3mg kg of weight q 8 weeks How many kg will you administer to the patient?
2. The physician writes an order for you to give the patient medication based on the patient's weight. The patient weighs 110 pounds. The order reads administer 3mg/kg of weight q 8 hours. How many mg will you administer to the patient per dose?
What is the difference between administering medicine and assisting with medicine?
Administering medication means actually giving meds, especially by injection or other means than having the patient take the medication. Assisting with medication means assisting the patient administer their own medication, such as arranging them and having them ready for the patient to take, or reminding the patient to take their meds.
What is the goal of patient-controlled analgesia?
The purpose of PCA is improved pain control. The patient receives immediate delivery of pain medication without the need for a nurse to administer it.
How do you use syringe in a sentence?
The nurse used a syringe to administer the patient's medication.
What is epipen?
An epinephrine auto injector is a device used to administer a dose of drugs contained within it to a patient. It is most commonly used to treat allergic reactions. it is composed of a spring loaded needle and a medication capsule. When activated, it will administer a dose of epinephrine intramuscularly to the patient.
Can a pca administer medication?
no
Can a personal assistant legally give a insulin?
If you mean "administer" then yes. But only a licensed professional can prescribe the medication. Any family member can administer insulin actually. Most insulin injections are subcutaneous and administered by the patient.
Can a PCA legally administer medication?
no
What may happen if you administer medication and you are not trained?
If first aid is not given then the patient bare the pain and can cause death.
What are the nursing considerations in taking rebamipide?
you should administer the drug before meals. check the BP after giving the medication let the patient verbalize discomfort after administration
Can a Personal Care Assistant legally give insulin?
If you mean "administer" then yes. But only a licensed professional can prescribe the medication. Any family member can administer insulin actually. Most insulin injections are subcutaneous and administered by the patient.
