Self‐Medication–Levels Conclusion References 54 Undertaking Accurate Drug Calculations Introduction Mathematical Concepts Whole Numbers and Fractions Proper, Improper and Mixed Fractions Example Decimals Mathematical Operations Metric System Multiplication By 10, 100 and 1000 Division By 10, 100, and 1000 Expression of Weight Expression of Volume Expression of Length Conversion of Large Units to Smaller Units Conversion of Small Units to Larger Units Clinical Calculations Solid Medications, that is Tablets, Capsules and Suppositories Compound Medications Liquid Medications, that is Syrups and Injections Infusion Rates Weight‐Related Calculations Conclusion References 55 Accountability in Ensuring the Safe Administration of Medicines Introduction Accountability Classification of Medications Capacity and Consent Process of Administration Covert Medication Routes of Administration and Adverse Effects Enteral Administration Oral Sublingual and Buccal Rectal Parenteral Administration Subcutaneous Injection Conclusion References 56 Administering Medicines Introduction Safe Drug Administration Administration of Oral Medication Administration of Topical Medication Administration of Injections Administration of Inhaled Medications Conclusion References 57 Managing the Effectiveness of Symptom Relief Medications Introduction Difference Between a Sign and a Symptom Nursing Process Therapeutic Effect Duration of Effect Pain Conclusion References 58 Recognising and Responding to Adverse Effects of Medications Introduction Recognising ADRs Allergic Reactions Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis Presentation and Actions to Take Background to Medicine Safety Reporting ADRs Yellow Card System Safety Critical Medications References 59 Storage, Transportation and Disposal of Medicinal Products Introduction Legislation Regulatory Governance Medicines Requiring Ambient Temperatures Safe Disposal Conclusion References
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