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Angel Stickers and Planners
on Dec 11, 2024
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You have been asked to administer a liquid antibiotic to Carrie, a 3-year-old child. You measure the medication using a calibrated dropper and place it to the side of Carrie's tongue, making sure she swallows it. Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do?
A) Re-administer the entire dose after Carrie becomes calm
B) Prepare an injectable form of the medication and inject it
C) Inform the physician that another route of administration is needed
D) Do not readminister the drug; doing so could cause an overdose
E) Document that the medication was given as ordered
Calibrated Dropper
A dropper that has been adjusted or marked to measure and transfer a specific volume of liquid accurately.
Liquid Antibiotic
A form of antibiotic medication that is administered in a liquid form, often prescribed for children or those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Vomits
The forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth.
- Illustrate methods to mitigate errors in drug administration and ensure the safety of patients.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology in practical scenarios involving children.
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Learning Objectives
- Illustrate methods to mitigate errors in drug administration and ensure the safety of patients.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology in practical scenarios involving children.