Medication Administration in Nursing Course

Lesson 1 • Legal and Ethical Frameworks

Looks at regulatory standards, scope of practice, and ethical duties in drug administration. Ties every clinical decision to professional accountability.

Lesson 2 • Pharmacology Basics for Nurses

Covers drug naming, classification, and how drugs work. Gives nurses the words they need to read orders and communicate safely.

Lesson 3 • The Rights of Drug Administration

Introduces the ten rights framework as the main safety checklist. Applies each right to real order examples to build steady verification habits.

Lesson 1 • Parenteral Dose Calculations

Works out doses for subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections using concentration and volume formulas. Builds the precision needed for high-risk injectable drugs.

Lesson 2 • Paediatric and Weight-Based Dosing

Uses body-weight and body-surface-area formulas for paediatric and special dosing cases. Looks at the extra precision needed for vulnerable patients.

Lesson 3 • Measurement Systems and Conversions

Looks at metric, household, and apothecary systems and teaches reliable conversion methods. Correct unit conversion is the base of every dose calculation in clinical work.

Lesson 4 • Oral and Enteral Dose Calculations

Uses ratio-proportion and formula methods for tablets, capsules, and liquid medications. Reinforces calculation accuracy before moving to injectable routes.

Lesson 1 • Nasal and Inhalation Routes

Covers nasal spray technique and metered-dose inhaler and dry-powder inhaler use with and without spacers. Ensures correct drug delivery for respiratory and body-wide effect.

Lesson 2 • Sublingual and Buccal Routes

Explains absorption differences between sublingual and buccal delivery and correct placement technique. Gets nurses ready to manage fast-acting drugs like nitroglycerin.

Lesson 3 • Oral Medication Preparation and Delivery

Covers tablet, capsule, and liquid preparation steps and patient positioning for safe swallowing. Sets the procedure baseline for all later route-specific chapters.

Lesson 4 • Ophthalmic and Otic Administration

Teaches putting in eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops with correct body positioning. Stops contamination and makes sure the drug reaches the right spot.

Lesson 1 • Aseptic Technique and Injection Safety

Sets hand hygiene, sterile field upkeep, and sharps safety as must-dos for all injections. Stops healthcare-linked infections at the point of drug delivery.

Lesson 2 • Drawing Up Medication from Vials and Ampules

Shows how to draw up medication from single-dose vials, multi-dose vials, and glass ampules without contamination. Accuracy in preparation directly cuts down dosing errors.

Lesson 3 • Subcutaneous Injections

Teaches 45- to 90-degree angle technique, site rotation, and volume limits for subcutaneous delivery. Applies directly to giving insulin and blood thinners.

Lesson 4 • Intradermal Injections

Covers site selection, 15-degree angle technique, and wheal formation for allergy testing and TB skin tests. Correct technique gives valid diagnostic results.

Lesson 1 • Peripheral IV Access and Insertion

Covers vein selection, catheter sizing, insertion technique, and securing for peripheral IV lines. Sets up the vein access needed for all IV drug delivery.

Lesson 2 • IV Site Monitoring and Complication Management

Finds infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, and occlusion and uses evidence-based actions. Protects patient tissue and keeps vein access working.

Lesson 3 • Continuous and Intermittent IV Infusions

Shows how to programme infusion pumps for continuous drips and secondary piggyback drips. Links flow rate calculations from Chapter 2 to hands-on pump use.

Lesson 4 • IV Push Drug Administration

Teaches bolus injection technique, rate limits, and patient monitoring for direct IV push drugs. Deals with the highest-risk route that needs the most precision.

Lesson 1 • Spotting and Reporting Medication Errors

Tells apart near misses from actual errors and outlines what to do right away and reporting duties. Builds a just-culture mindset that supports being open about mistakes.

Lesson 2 • Technology-Assisted Safety Systems

Looks at barcode drug administration, smart pumps, and electronic drug administration records as tools to cut down errors. Gets nurses ready to use technology without ignoring safety alerts.

Lesson 3 • Independent Double-Check Procedures

Explains the independent double-check process and when it must be done for high-alert drugs. Lowers calculation and preparation errors through structured peer checking.

Lesson 4 • Spotting High-Alert Medications

Defines high-alert drug groups including blood thinners, insulin, painkillers, and concentrated electrolytes. Explains why these drugs need extra verification steps.

Lesson 1 • Anti-Infective and Immunological Agents

Looks at antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and immunosuppressants with allergy screening and culture protocols. Gets nurses ready to support antibiotic stewardship and watch for resistance.

Lesson 2 • Endocrine and Metabolic Agents

Looks at insulin types, oral diabetes drugs, thyroid drugs, and corticosteroids with glucose monitoring protocols. Stresses the timing precision that is critical for endocrine drug safety.

Lesson 3 • Gastrointestinal and Renal Agents

Looks at anti-sickness drugs, laxatives, proton pump inhibitors, and water tablets with fluid and electrolyte monitoring. Links drug effects to intake-output assessment and electrolyte balance.

Lesson 4 • Cardiovascular and Antihypertensive Agents

Looks at blood pressure drugs, heart rhythm drugs, blood thinners, and heart drugs with nursing implications. Gets nurses ready to watch blood flow measures and spot toxicity.

Lesson 1 • Medication Safety in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Looks at drug safety classification systems, risks to the unborn baby, and breastfeeding transfer considerations. Guides nurses in supporting informed choices for pregnant and breastfeeding patients.

Lesson 2 • Paediatric Medication Administration

Uses age-appropriate routes, volumes, and communication strategies for newborns through teenagers. Builds on weight-based dosing from Chapter 2 with developmental context.

Lesson 3 • Medication Considerations for Older Adults

Looks at taking many drugs, changed drug handling, and swallowing problems common in older adults. Uses Beers Criteria ideas to find drugs that may not be suitable.

Lesson 4 • Critical Care and Emergency Medications

Covers blood pressure drips, emergency drug protocols, and rapid dose changes in intensive and emergency settings. Gets nurses ready to act quickly under time pressure with high-alert drugs.