Pharmacology - Alberta College of Paramedics

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Lab Skills ChecklistADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION VIA NEBULIZER - (VENTOLIN,COMBIVENT)Apply PPE precautionsPerform patient assessmentObtain SAMPLE history and baseline vital signsDetermine treatment planSelect appropriate medication and routeList indications and contraindications for medication and routeObtain consent and prepare patient for procedureAssemble equipment and suppliesConfirm the medication is requiredApply the 6 Rights of medication administrationAssess medication for color, clarity, concentration, and expiry datePlace correct dose of drug into the medication chamber of the nebulizerConnect the nebulizer to oxygen and set the liter flow to allow for vaporizationof the medication (approx. 6 L/min) apply the nebulizer mask or mouthpieceto the patientEncourage the patient to inhale normally, intermittent with deeper breathsContinue treatment until the drug is all gone (Repeat as per protocol)Resume oxygen treatment when nebulizer is no longer indicatedReassess patient and vital signsDetermine any adverse affects from medicationDocument PCR: medication, time, dose, route, vital signs, and effects oftreatmentComments:Instructor Name &Initials: ________________________ Date: _______________EMT Pharmacology 77
Lab Skills ChecklistADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION VIA INHALATION - (ENTONOX)Apply PPE precautionsPerform patient assessmentObtain SAMPLE history and baseline vital signsDetermine treatment planSelect appropriate medication and routeList indications and contraindications for medication and routeObtain consent and prepare patient for procedureAssemble equipment and suppliesConfirm the medication is requiredApply the 6 Rights of medication administrationInvert Entonox tank a minimum of 3 timesAttach regulator, open valve and attach face mask to demand valveInstruct patient to proceed with self-administration of Entonox (continue as perprotocol)Reassess patient and vital signsDetermine any adverse affects from medicationCompares amount in tank before and after procedure and documentDocument PCR: medication, time, dose, route, vital signs, and effects oftreatmentComments:Instructor Name &Initials: ________________________ Date: ______________EMT Pharmacology 78
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The Alberta College of ParamedicsAl
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Acknowledgements & General Informat
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Module Creation and ResearchPortage
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EMT - Pharmacology CompetenciesThis
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B-8 Apply Infection Control Precaut
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G-3-6G-3-7Administer medication:•
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G-7 Administration via Topical Rout
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Learning ActivitiesRecommended Reso
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Enteral administration is the intro
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Storing some medications are cause
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Liquids- Drugs in liquid form can b
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DistributionThis is the transport o
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PHARMACODYNAMIC PHASEThe pharmacody
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Mechanism of ActionThe following ar
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Objective 2: Key TermsDissolutionPh
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