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This course has 17 topics. Open practice to work through them in the NCLEX workspace.
course outline
- Entry-level practice activities
- Evaluate appropriateness and accuracy of medication order for client
- Prepare and administer medications using rights of medication administration
- Perform calculations needed for medication administration
- Monitor intravenous infusion and maintain site
- Handle and administer controlled substances within regulatory guidelines
- Review pertinent data prior to medication administration (e.g., contraindications, lab results, allergies, potential interactions)
- Titrate dosage of medication based on assessment and ordered parameters
- Administer blood products and evaluate client response
- Access and/or maintain central venous access devices
- Educate client about medications
- Evaluate client response to medication
- Administer parenteral nutrition and evaluate client response
- Administer medications for pain management
- Participate in medication reconciliation process
- Handle and maintain medication in a safe and controlled environment
- Handle and administer high-risk medications safely