Paracetamol Analgesics are used to relieve pain such as headaches. Addiction to these can happen if taken over a long period of time. Also, irritation of the stomach, liver damage and sleep disturbances as some analgesics contain caffeine. Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections Diarrhoea, feeling sick and vomiting are the most common side effects.
Antibiotic | Amoxicillin | Analgesic | Paracetamol | Antacid | Gaviscon | Anticoagulant | Warfarin | Diuretic | Furosemide | Antihypertensive | Ramipril | Laxative | Lactulose | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | Aspirin | 2. list conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed 3. describe changes to an individual’s physical or mental well-being that may indicate an adverse reaction to a medication Outcome 3 Understand roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings 1. Describe the
If this fails, a pancrelipase and sodium bicarbonate solution may be instilled in order to "digest" the clog. Metabolic complications: Metabolic complications of enteral nutrition are similar to those that occur during PN, although the incidence and severity may be less. Careful monitoring can minimize or prevent metabolic complications. Refeeding syndrome: Refeeding of severely malnourished patients may result in "refeeding syndrome" in which there are acute decreases in circulating levels of potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. The sequel of refeeding syndrome adversely affect nearly every organ system and include cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, acute respiratory failure, coma, paralysis, nephropathy, and liver dysfunction.
The National Minimum Standards require the registered person puts in place policies and procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, administration and disposal of medicines. Outcome 2 2.1 Paracetamol = Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include erythematous or urticarial rashes, fever, nausea and mucosal lesions. Even more rarely, they can include neutropenia,
47 Administer Medication to Individuals, and Monitor the Effects | | | Assessment criteria | 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.2 Identify medication which demands the measurement of specific physiological measurements (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.3 Describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.4 Explain the different routes of medicine administration (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 3.1 Explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medication via the different routes (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | | 4.2 Explain the appropriate timing of medication eg check that the individual has not taken any medication recently (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | | | | | 5.3 Describe how to report any immediate problems with the administration (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | 5.5 Explain why it may be necessary to confirm that the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to others (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | 5.7 Describe how to dispose of out-of-date and part used medications in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.Current legislation relevant to the administration of medication are,Health and Social Care Act 2012The Medicines Act 2012The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971Common types of medication and there effects could be Aspirin, Senacot and ibuprofen.Aspirin is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory
Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication: · The medicines act 1968 · Misuse of drugs act 1971 · Health and safety at work act 1974 · COSHH regulations 1999 · Care standards act 2000 · Access to health records act 1990 · Data protection act 1998 · Hazardous waste regulations 2005 · Regulation 13 health and social care act 2008 regulations 2010 · The mental capacity act 2005 · Mental capacity code of practice and Mental capacity act 2005 · Nottingham and Nottinghamshire joint policies and procedures on the mental capacity act 2010 · Equality act 2010 The above acts/legislation/ protocols/policies all promote the safe practice and administration of medication; it also controls the supply of P.O.M medicines, C.D medicines, G.S.L medicines and P medicines. The care quality commission essential standards of quality and safety 2010 states that, the registered person must protect service users against the risks associated with the unsafe use and management of medicines, by making appropriate arrangements for obtaining, recording, handling, using, safe keeping, dispensing and safe administration of medicines. It would be the policy of the company and care worker to follow set guidelines set down by the CQC and appropriate council/family member/care provider/social worker/health professional involved with the service user, a full and concise risk assessment and consent would be necessary. There would also be a need also to high light any risk areas associated with the service users ability/ capacity to self medicate and consent to medication administration and by whom. It is the care workers responsibility to carry out good practice and refer to the work place policy and procedures and handbook for advice if required or seek
Outcome 2 1. Common types of medication go as follows: Capsules, Tablets, Powders, Drops, Liquids, Inhalants and Skin preparations. Other Types of common medications are Analgesics, Antacids, Anti anxiety Drugs, Anti – bacterial, Anticoagulants and Anti depressants. 2.
| | 47 Administer Medication to Individuals, and Monitor the Effects | | | Assessment criteria 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication The Medicines Acts 1968 and various amendments cover the legal management of medication. While care staff are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation, they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. * The Medicines Act 1968 * The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 * The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 * The Social Work Act 1968 as amended by The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Data Protection Act 1998 * The Care Standards Act 2000 * The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Health and Social Care Act 2001 * Adults with Incapacity Act 2000 9 © Social Care Association * The Health Act 200 * Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) * The Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations (1999-COSHH) * Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) * Mental Capacity Act (2005) This list is not exhaustive, organisations and all staff should be enabled to access documentation pertinent to the administration of medication like the examples listed above. The National Minimum Standards require the registered person puts in place policies and procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, administration 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 Common types of medication are: • Antibiotics – these treat infection – side effects are diarrhoea, bloating, sickness, indigestion and abdominal pain. • Antidepressants – treats depression or other mental health problems – side effects are blurred vision, diarrhoea, dizziness, loss of appetite, sweating sickness and feeling agitated • Analegsics – used to relive pain – side effects are sickness, nausea, dry mouth and drowsiness 2.2 Identify medication which demands the measurement of
2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects. Every medication that is taken has potential side effects Side effect that can range from mild, such as drowsiness or nausea to severe, such as life-threatening conditions. The risk of getting side effects varies from person to person but all side effects need to be taken into account when taking medication or administrating medication. Medications and there side effects are listed below: * Paractomol - Rash’s, fever, nausea, diarreha, stomach pain and sometimes difficulty breathing these are possible side effects. * Aspirin – Vomiting, Stomach pain, general fever, heartburn, drowsiness and headaches.