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Enteral Administration
Chapter 9Chapter 9
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Chapter 9
Lesson 9.1
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ObjectivesObjectives
• Correctly define and identify oral dose forms of medications
• Identify common delivery systems used to administer oral medications
• Describe general principles of administering solid forms of medications and the different techniques used with a medication card, computer-controlled, and unit dose distribution systems
• Compare techniques used to administer liquid forms of oral medication using the medication card and unit dose systems of distribution
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Administration of Oral MedicationsAdministration of Oral Medications
• Capsules – small, cylindrical gelatin containers used to administer unpleasant-tasting medications Timed-release capsules – provide gradual and
continuous release of a drug• Lozenges, troches – flat disks in a flavored base• Tablets – powdered drugs that have been
compressed• Orally-disintegrating tablets – rapidly dissolve on
tongue within seconds• Elixirs – drugs dissolved in water and alcohol• Liquid suspensions, syrups
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Administration of Oral Medications Administration of Oral Medications (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Common methods used to administer oral medications Unit dose packaging – provides a single dose Soufflé cups Medicine cups Medicine droppers Teaspoons Oral syringes – plastic syringes calibrated and
used to measure liquid medications Nipples with additional holes – used for infants
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Administration of Solid-Form Administration of Solid-Form Oral MedicationsOral Medications
• Two techniques for administering medications Medication card Unit dose distribution
• Perform premedication assessment in all cases• All techniques follow the six rights
RIGHT patient RIGHT drug RIGHT route RIGHT dose RIGHT time RIGHT documentation
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Administration of Solid-Form Administration of Solid-Form Oral Medications (cont’d)Oral Medications (cont’d)
• General principles apply to all distribution systems Give the most important medications first Do not touch the medication with your hands Encourage liquid intake to ensure swallowing Remain with patient while medication is taken;
DO NOT leave the medication at bedside unless an order to do so exists
Discard the medication container
• Provide complete documentation of administration and responses to therapy
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Administration of Solid-Form Administration of Solid-Form Oral Medications (cont’d)Oral Medications (cont’d)
• Chart date, time, drug name, dosage, and route of administration
• Regularly record patient assessments to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness
• Chart and report any sign of adverse effects
• Perform and validate essential education about drug therapy and other aspects of intervention for the individual
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Administration of Liquid-Form Administration of Liquid-Form Oral MedicationsOral Medications
• General procedures are the same as with solid-form oral medications
• Perform premedication assessment in all cases• Liquid medications are most commonly given to
infants using a syringe or dropper• Place the syringe between the cheek and gums,
halfway back into the mouth, and slowly inject medication to allow the infant to swallow
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Administration of Liquid-Form Administration of Liquid-Form Oral Medications (cont’d)Oral Medications (cont’d)
• General principles for infants, children, and adults Give adults and children the most important
medications first NEVER dilute medications without specific
orders. DO NOT leave a medication at the bedside without an order to do so
Check an infant’s ID and be certain the infant is alert
• Provide complete documentation of administration and responses to therapy
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Administration of Liquid-Form Administration of Liquid-Form Oral Medications (cont’d)Oral Medications (cont’d)
• Measuring techniques vary according to receptacle used
• Measuring cup Cover label to prevent smearing; place
fingernail at exact level on measuring cup; read the volume at the level of meniscus
• Oral syringe Select syringe of appropriate size. Draw up
prescribed volume of medication from bottle or medicine cup
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Chapter 9
Lesson 9.2
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ObjectivesObjectives
• Cite the equipment needed, techniques used, and precautions necessary when administering medications via a nasogastric tube
• Meet the person’s basic metabolic requirements and provide adequate nutritional intake through the use of enteral nutrition support
• Cite the equipment needed and technique required to administer rectal suppositories
• Cite the equipment needed and technique used to administer a disposable enema
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Administration of Medications Administration of Medications by Nasogastric Tubeby Nasogastric Tube
• Drugs are administered via nasogastric tube for specific patients, using a liquid form whenever possible.
• Remember: Always flush the tube before and after
administration with 30 mL of water Perform premedication assessment Assemble equipment before administration Flush between each medication with
5 to 10 mL of water
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Administration of Medications Administration of Medications by Nasogastric Tube (cont’d)by Nasogastric Tube (cont’d)
• Prepare doses as for administration of solid- or liquid-form oral medications
• Check nasogastric tube placement• Follow procedure for administering
medication • DO NOT attach suction for 30+ minutes• Provide complete documentation of
administration and responses to therapy
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Administration of Enteral Feedings via Administration of Enteral Feedings via Gastrostomy of Jejunostomy TubeGastrostomy of Jejunostomy Tube
• Enteral formulas are designed to provide basic metabolic requirements and adequate nutritional intake
• Prescribed enteral formula should be checked• Formula should be fully labeled • Discard unused formula every 24 hours• Follow the guidelines specific for patients
receiving general nutrition via intermittent or continuous feedings
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Administration of Enteral Feedings via Administration of Enteral Feedings via Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube (cont’d)Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube (cont’d)
• Verify tube placement and initiate feeding• Flush with 30 mL water, then clamp tube• Proceed with tube feeding technique
Intermittent: use Toomey syringe Continuous: use disposable feeding container
and enough formula for a 4-hour period
• Check gastric residual volume before next feeding; listen for bowel sounds
• Provide complete documentation of administration and responses to therapy
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Administration of Rectal Administration of Rectal SuppositoriesSuppositories
• Suppositories are solid medication designed to dissolve inside a body orifice
• Equipment is simple Finger cot or disposable glove Water-soluble lubricant Prescribed suppository
• Perform standard premedication assessment
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Administration of a Disposable Administration of a Disposable EnemaEnema
• The dose form will be a prepackaged, disposable-type enema solution
• Technique begins with the six rights Explain procedure and check pertinent
parameters• Time of last defecation
Position patient on left side Apply lubricant to rectal tube Insert lubricated tube and insert solution.
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