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This lecture/podcast is part of the Pharmacology Block series. By the end of this lecture, the student should have an understanding of the following:
- Define the following key terms:
Intended EffectsIndicationsSide EffectsUnintended EffectsUntoward EffectsContraindicationsGeneric versus Trade name medicationEnteral versus Parenteral medicationsRoutes of medication administrationOralIntravenousIntraosseousSubcutaneousIntramuscularInhalationSublingualTranscutaneousForms of medicationsLiquidGasThe Six Rights of Medication AdministrationDirect Orders versus Standing OrdersPeer-assisted, Patient-assisted and EMT-administered medicationsMedications used by EMTs – Lecture 1 of the Pharmacology BlockMedications administration to pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnant patientsSteps for auto-injectorUnderstanding patient medications (prescribed and OTC)Medication Errors