EMT - Pharmacology - Lecture 2 of 2 Pharmacology Block Season 2

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This lecture/podcast is part of the Pharmacology Block series. By the end of this lecture, the student should have an understanding of the following:

Knowledge Domains:

• Define the following key terms:
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Intended Effects
  • Indications
  • Side Effects
  • Unintended Effects
  • Untoward Effects
  • Contraindications
• Generic versus Trade name medication
• Enteral versus Parenteral medications
• Routes of medication administration
  • Rectal
  • Oral
  • Intravenous
  • Intraosseous
  • Subcutaneous
  • Intramuscular
  • Inhalation
  • Sublingual
  • Transcutaneous
• Forms of medications
  • Solid
  • Liquid
  • Gas
• The Six Rights of Medication Administration
• Direct Orders versus Standing Orders
• Peer-assisted, Patient-assisted and EMT-administered medications
• Medications used by EMTs – Lecture 1 of the Pharmacology Block
• Medications administration to pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnant patients
• Steps for auto-injector
• Understanding patient medications (prescribed and OTC)
• Medication Errors