STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Children and Families Medication Administration Certification Training Based on the Basic Medication Administration Curriculum 2010 Edition 1 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2

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3 Define the terms trade name and generic name for medications Trade name: marketing name for example: Tylenol Generic name: chemical name for example: acetaminophen Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 3

4 Define active ingredients and inactive ingredients Active ingredient: chemical that actually causes the medication’s desired effect Inactive ingredient: dyes, water and other additives to form a tablet, add flavor or color Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 4

5 Define controlled medication Controlled medications have the potential to be abused or addictive Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 5

6 Define unlabeled (off-labeled) use of medication Unlabeled/Off-labeled use of a medication Unlabeled/Off-labeled use of a medication is the use of a medication for a purpose that has not been approved of by the FDA Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 6

7 Describe the different routes of administration Oral medication Eye drops and ointments Ear drops Nasal sprays Inhaled medication Topical medication Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 7

8 List the steps of the DCF Medication Administration Procedure Approach the task in a calm manner allowing no distractions Wash hands before and after medication administration Assemble appropriate equipment Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 8

9 List the steps of the DCF Medication Administration Procedure (Cont.) Perform the rule of three: 1.Compare the LP’s order with the pharmacy label 2.Compare the pharmacy label with the MAR 3.Compare the MAR with the LP’s order to see if the five rights match Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 9

10 Pour the correct dose of medication Identify the correct child Administer the medication utilizing the proper techniques Perform a mouth check Document Return the medication to the locked area and clean up List the steps of the DCF Medication Administration Procedure (Cont.) Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 10

11 Unit 2 Quiz 1.True or False: Unlabeled use means the medication is being used for a purpose that has not been approved by the FDA. 2.What is the description of controlled medication? 3.List the steps of the DCF Medication Administration Procedure. Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 11

12 Answers to Unit 2 Quiz 1. True or False: Unlabeled use means the medication is being used for a purpose that has not been approved by the FDA. True – Unlabeled/Off-labeled use of a medication is the use of a medication for a purpose that has not been approved by the FDA. 2. What is the description of controlled medication? Controlled medications have the potential to be abused or addictive Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 12

13 Answers to Unit 2 Quiz (Cont.) List the steps of the DCF Medication Administration Procedure. 1.Approach the task in a calm manner allowing no distractions 2.Wash hands before and after medication administration 3.Assemble appropriate equipment 4.Perform the Rule of Three 5.Pour the correct dose of medication 6.Identify the correct child 7.Administer the medication utilizing the proper techniques 8.Perform a mouth check 9.Document 10.Return the medication to the locked area and clean up Recertification Review Guide, Unit 2 13 Back to “Recert Review” home page Forward to Unit 3