Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide

Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide

ISBN-13: 9781604251319 ISBN-10: 160425131X Edition: 1st

Clear, concise, and up-to-date, Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide will help students master the skills and knowledge they need to pass certification exams and excel on the job. This book is written specifically for nursing assistants seeking to become certified as medication aides.

• Introduces basic principles of pharmacology and medication administration procedures in a clear, organized way
• Includes guidelines for effective communication with residents and care team members
• Addresses appropriate responses to challenges of administering medications in a variety of common situations
• Reviews the structure and function of body systems, along with common conditions and medications for each system
• Includes tables for each body system summarizing route, action, and important points about medications for common conditions
• Offers detailed, full-color photos and illustrations throughout the book
• Includes Safety First boxes and chapters on medication safety and error prevention
• Covers infection prevention, communication skills, scope of practice, and ethics as these subjects relate to the role of medication aides
• Instructor's material includes chapter tests, handouts including medication administration procedures allowed in a limited number of states (e.g., administering pre-drawn insulin), medication class/condition review materials, and critical thinking activities