The systems of medication measurement are the apothecary, metric, and household systems. Nurses should be proficient in the use of these systems of medication measurements to administer medications safely. Incorrect…
A medication order is written by a practitioner for a medication that will be administered. Medication orders are required before a nurse may administer medications. A medication order must include…
Medication Action: Pharmacodynamics is the action of the medication on the body. In our last article, we remember that Pharmacokinetics is the action of the body on a particular drug.…
Medication Action: 4 Steps of Pharmacokinetics is the action of the body on a particular drug that has been administered. The 4 steps of pharmacokinetics follows the movement of drug…
The Routes of Medication Administration depend upon the medication administered and the patient. Consideration is taken of the particular medication characteristics and the desired effects of the medication. Also, the…
In this article, we will discuss the 5, 6, 8, 10 Rights of Medication Administration. Nurses administer medication to improve an acute or chronic health condition. And, because of this…
There are different methods of calculating drug dosages. Different hospitals use different systems of packaging and dispensing medications. This makes it even more important for a nurse to understand how…
It is essential to the career of a nurse to safely administer medications. However, a lot of nursing students struggle with calculation of dosages. Students are expected to know how…
