Medication Management ILaajuus (5 cr)
Code: USS21GV02
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student:
Has an understanding of how human anatomy, physiology, and pathology affect the administration of medication, taking into account the phases of medication and the effects on the organism when planning, implementing and evaluating a safe medication management for different patient groups
Can explain the legal grounds of medication management and can provide mentoring
Can work cost-effectively taking into consideration the environment and sustainable development
Content
The most common types of medication and their uses, effect mechanisms and administration
The 5 right of medication
The implementation of medication management through various modes of administration
Self medication
Medication calculation
Basic mathematics
Rounding
Roman numerals
Equation solving
Conversions
Dosage
Calculation of active substances (tablets, solutions)
Dosage taking into account the patient's body weight, skin area
Dosage tables
Nomogram
Laws and governing documents in the implementation of medicinal treatment
The nurse's role, duties and responsibilities in the process of medication management
Plan for medication management
Sustainable development
Material use, reuse and disposal of medication in social and health care
Qualifications
No preliminary requirements