Gabrielle Wheat Jan 2012 SOS-304-GS WA2 1. (a) Describe the essence of the process by which a pharmaceutical company and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) function in the development of a new medication, showing understanding of conflicts of interest that sometimes occur. (b) Describe the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. Include the criteria for listing a drug as a Schedule 1 – Schedule V controlled substance and give some examples of drugs that are in the Schedule 1 – Schedule V. (c) Describe the major elements of recent federal approaches to the enforcement of our drug laws, and indicate some of the enormous difficulties and apparently positive consequences associated with those approaches. 1A.
Question 4. Describe the procedure that should be followed to renew a repeat prescription:- a) The manager or the designated officer raises a prescription renewal form which is sent to the G.P. b) The G.P. authorises the prescription for the requested medication. c) Depending on local policy and the agreement between the G.P., pharmacy and the care setting, the prescription will either be directly forwarded to the contracted pharmacist for dispensing, or it will be returned to the care setting from where it will be taken to the pharmacist.
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Learning Outcome 1 1) identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication • The Medicines Act 1968 and subsequent amendments • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Controlled drugs) and amendments 1985, 2001 • Misuse of Drugs (Safe custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 • Health And Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent amendments • COSHH Regulations 1999 • Care Standards Act (Receipt, storage and administration of medication) • Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations 2002 • Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005(UK) Hazardous Waste Regulations NI 2005 • The Handling of Medicines in Social Care 2007, published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (of Great Britain (RPSGB) • National Minimum Standards for Care Homes/Domiciliary Care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland • Nursing and Midwifery Council Guidelines. Learning Outcome 2 1) describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects Pain-killing drugs (analgesics) are common medications. Non-opioid analgesics include aspirin and paracetamol. Opioid analgesics include morphine and oxycodone. All analgesics can cause unwanted side effects.
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Without treatment or engagement in recovery treatment, addiction is progressive and can result in disability or premature death. The inherit problem with substance abuse is its relentless progression for those who become addicted. A progression that in most cases leads to one of three places: jail, institutions, or death. In between these outcomes the nature of addiction causes harm on society as a whole. Social neglect and criminal behavior are frequent companions of substance abuse.
Administering Medications LESSON PLAN OUTLINE PRESENTER: Veronica Dennis Date: February 9, 2015 Topic: Administering Medications a. Objective: * Discuss preparation required before administering oral or topical medications * Administer medications via the following routes * Oral-swallowed by mouth as a pill, liquid, tablet or lozenge * Buccal-held inside the cheek * Rectal-suppository inserted into the rectum * Inhalant/Nebulizer-inhaled though a tube or a mask * Topical-applied to skin * Parenteral injection-administering through injection * Apply the six rights of medical administration * Document effects to medications or parenteral therapy b. Preparation Purpose: As a registered
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Academy of Health and Social Care (QCF) MULTI USE FORM Candidates Name: Date Tick Relevant Box |Self-Report | |Reflective Account | |Candidate Explanation | |APL | | |Authenticated Statement | |Case study/ scenario | |Work Product | |Certificates | | |Use this box to give a description of the clients/child’s care needs and abilities | | | | |Mandatory Unit |Optional Unit | | |Referencing |Referencing | |The legislation that governs the use of medication in a social care setting is outlined in the Care |1.1 | | |Standards Act 2000 and the Medicines Act 1968. | | | |Medication in the UK is classified by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the job of classifying each |1.2 | | |new drug since new laws are down to the marketing authorisation of each drug. | | | |The polices and procedures put in place make sure that legislation is being followed so that all |1.3 | | |people being cared for are safe, all needs are being met, inclusive practise and diversity is being | | | |followed out and
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