Sublingual

  1. SL
    ppe
  2. SL
    • checks
    • physician order
    • patient allergies
    • and explains procedure
  3. SL
    • selects med
    • if nitro ask about ED drugs in the last 24-72hrs
  4. SL
    • check label for
    • correct name
    • concentration
    • expiration date
  5. SL
    • inspects med for
    • discoloration
    • particles
    • humidity damage
  6. SL
    prepare correct amount of med
  7. SL
    obtains baseline level of pain or other signs/symptoms
  8. SL
    asks pt to open mouth and lift tongue
  9. SL
    admin med under tongue
  10. SL
    instruct pt to close mouth
  11. SL
    • monitor pt for
    • desired effects or potential complications
  12. SL
    reassesses and documents effects of medication
Author
johnnyb0y488
ID
72951
Card Set
Sublingual
Description
lab manual
Updated