Drug Administration during Childhood by Thy Lê https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav en-us 2017-01-19 11:25:52 UTC 2017-02-05 23:04:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png PRESCHOOLER CHILDREN food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/148226675 A pre-schooler can be defined as any child between the ages of 2-11 years.]]> 2017-01-19 20:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/148226675 ADOLESCENTS food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151676942 An adolescent is a child between the ages of 12-16-18 depending on the country.]]> 2017-02-05 18:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151676942 SAFETY PRECAUTION food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151677533
  • Medications must be clearly labelled, stored and locked in a cabinet or drawer.
  • No medications should be kept on site for general use.
  • Never give a child medication that was prescribed for someone else, including siblings.
  • Use proper measuring utensils and make sure to thoroughly clean them after use.
  • Always go over medication instructions with parents before administering.
    • ]]>     2017-02-05 18:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151677533     Both prescripted medications and over the counter (OTC) medications should be inspected carefully, include the following food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151690450
  • The Child’s first and last name 
  • The physician’s name and contact information
  • The filled date and expiration date on the container
  • The instructions for administering, storing and disposing the medication



    • ]]>     2017-02-05 21:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151690450     POLICIES AND PROCEDURES food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151692014
  • Permission form: Concerning what and when specific medications can be given (filled and signed by parents). 
  • Medication administration form: Document everytime a medication is administered.
  • Medical Information Form: Contain all pertinent medical information, known allergies and contacts (filled out by parents).
    • ]]>     2017-02-05 22:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151692014     THE ABUSE OF OTC MEDICATIONS IN ADOLESCENTS food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151694547 2017-02-05 22:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151694547 CONCERNS BEFORE GIVING MEDICATION TO CHILDREN food_holic11545 https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151694936
  • The name and purpose of the medications.
  • The right dose.
  • Timing.
  • The proper way of administration.
    • ]]>     2017-02-05 22:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/food_holic11545/wbr0w6zhlhav/wish/151694936