MEDA 175 - Administration of Medications

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture/lab per week for eight weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in MEDA 152 or program director consent. Comment: Letter grade only. MEDA 175 may not be audited. MEDA 175 may not be taken credit/no credit. MEDA 175 was formerly PHRM 115. MEDA 175 provides instruction in the application of basic concepts required for medication administration: choice of equipment, proper technique, hazards and complications, patient care; performance of intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; preparation and administration of oral medications; immunizations. Upon successful completion of MEDA 175, the student should be able to: Apply the basic concepts required for medication administration. Solve conversion problems within and among the following systems: household, metric, and apothecary. Interpret abbreviations and symbols accurately as they relate to drug administration. Discuss legislation relating to drug administration. Calculate pharmaceutical equations correctly. Apply the specific rules of safe drug administration. Prepare and administer oral, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and parenteral preparations in simulated lab situations.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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