Adrenal Insufficiency Medication Training

Oral Medication Administration

Verify Student Identity and Medication: Confirm the student's identity and review their emergency action plan. Ensure you have the correct medication and dosage as prescribed.
Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Wear gloves if available.
Follow the Prescribed Dosage: Remove the medication from the student's prescription bottle.
Assist the Student: Offer the student water or juice to help them swallow the medication. Ensure they are sitting upright.
Observe and Monitor: Stay with the student after administering the medication. Watch for improvement in symptoms and monitor for any adverse reactions.
Documentation: Immediately document the medication administered, the dosage, the time, and the student's condition before and after administration.

Communication: Inform the school nurse, the student's parents/guardians, and the school administration as per school protocol. If symptoms worsen or do not improve, activate EMS immediately.

Video: Administration of Adrenal Insufficiency Medication (Injection)

Estimated Time: 4:23 minutes

Watch the video below to learn about the administration of adrenal insufficiency medication.

Steps: Administration of Adrenal Insufficiency Medication (Injection)

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Steps: Administration of Adrenal Insufficiency Medication (Injection)

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