Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 1.1 Legislation, policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication are * Medicines Act 1968 * NHS & Community Care Act 1990 * Core Standard Act 2000 * National Service Framework for Older People 2001 * Mental Capacity Act 2006 * Brunel care procedure of Administration of medication Outcome 2 2.1 Here are some common types of medication, their effect and potential side effects. Paracetamol is used for relieving symptons of pain. Some side effects can be severe allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, skin rash, swollen facial features, and runny nose. Ibuprofen is used for relieving pain and to reduce swelling and inflammation. Some side effects can be worsening of asthma, shortness of breath, swelling of lips/tongue/throat, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, skin reaction, indigestion/heart burn and stomach or abdominal pains.
2. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects? Codeine: Codeine is used for pain relief, such as head-aches, the side effects can be light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Codeine can also cause allergic reactions, symptoms of which include constipation, abdominal pain, rash and itching. Addiction to these, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine, if taken over a long period of time.
Unit 4222-331 Support use of medication in social care settings. Outcome 1 1. Legislation: The Medicines Act 1968, this is the basis for the licencing, sale, supply and manufacturing of Medication. The misuse of drugs Act 1971, designed to control use of potentially harmful drugs. 2.
These symptoms may come and go; different symptoms may appear at different times during the course of this disease. No two cases of Lupus are alike so people may experience different signs and symptoms. Here is a list of the most common symptoms of lupus for men and women; extreme fatigue, headaches, painful or swollen joints, fever, anemia, swelling, pain in the chest, sensitivity to sunlight, hair loss, and abnormal blood clotting. This disease affects the kidneys, lungs, central nervous system, blood vessels, blood, and the heart. By affecting the kidney, it may impair their ability to rid waste from their body.
* Alcohol - if a person drinks a large quantity of alcohol the bladder and the muscles around it will relax, plus the individual may become less aware of when it is time to urinate. Alcohol is also a diuretic and a bladder stimulant. In general, any amount of alcohol will relax the muscles linked to urinary control to a certain extent. * Other drinks and foods - some sodas (carbonated drinks), tea, coffee, artificial sweeteners, corn syrup can aggravate the bladder and trigger episodes of incontinence. For some people, incontinence may be triggered by foods with certain spices, sugar, acid (citrus and tomatoes).
Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care | Outcome 1:Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting. 1.1List legislation relating to general health and safety and your work setting. Health & Safety first aid Manual handling operations and regulations (1992) Health and Safety at work act (1974) C.O.S.H.H - Control of substances hazardous to health R.I.D.D.O.R - Reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences P.P.E – Personal protective equipment P.U.W.E.R – Provision and use of work equipment regulations (1998) L.O.L.E.R – Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (1998) M.H.S.W – Management of health and safety at work regulations (1999) 1.2Explain how health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings. Health and Safety policies and procedures in the work place are put in place to protect myself, co-workers and service users. Examples of these include but are not limited to: P.P.E – Is in place to protect the service user and myself from cross contamination M.H.O.R – Moving and handling procedures are in place to prevent injury or harm to carers or service users.
1. Understand legislation,policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication: The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 The Misuse of Drugs Act 2001 Health and Social Care Act 2008 The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 and Amendment 2007 Handling of Medicines in Social Care Guidelines 2007 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Mental Capacity Act 2005 National Minimum Standards 2003 Data Protection Act The Medication Policy in my workplace that covers assessment of individual`s needs, administering, storage, recording and disposal of medicines’ 2. Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects Analgesics e.g. paracetamol - Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches. Potential side-effects - Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time.
The way Codeine works to reduce pain and cough is that it decreases the activity in part of the brain that causes those symptoms. (AHFS, 2011) Some side effect from taking Codeine include, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, downiness, mood changes, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, difficulty urinating. It may also cause some
There are numerous different legislations that govern the use of medication in social care settings. These are put in place to manage and guide carers, parents etc in the use of medication in social care settings. These are as follows: The Medicines Act 1968 This is an Act to make new provision with respect to medicinal products and related matters, and for purposes connected therewith. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 / the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 An Act to make new provision with respect to dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs and related matters, and for purposes connected therewith. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 An Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere; to make further provision with respect to the employment medical advisory service; to amend the law relating to building regulations, and the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; and for connected purposes.
Some side effects include increased heart rate, blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain or loss, and low blood pressure (6). Caution is suggested in patients who suffer from seizures, prostate enlargement, and glaucoma as Amitriptyline can exacerbate these problems. Patients should not mix Amitriptyline with monoamine oxidase inhibiting (MAOI) drugs (can cause fever, convulsions or death), Epinephrine (can cause high blood pressure), alcohol (it blocks the antidepressant action), and