Qcf Level 2 Medication Unit
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (ASM 34)
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication
1. In the workplace there is a generic Medication Management Policy and Procedures for Adult Services (Issue 10, 2012) document. This is kept to hand in a locked cupboard, readily available to read. It requires that all Healthcare Staff are given mandatory training and refreshers are provided. Legislation which surrounds the administration of medication includes The Medicines Act 1968, The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, The Data Protection Act 1998, The Care Standards Act 2000 and The Health and Social Care Act 2001
Outcome 2 Know about common types of medicine and their use.
1. Common types of medication used in the care setting, their uses and potential side effects are:
Sodium Valporate Treatment of epilepsy. Controls or stabilizes rapid activity that occurs in the brain. Prevents and controls seizures.
Tiredness, tremors, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and sedation.
Senna Treating constipation, “cleanses the colon”, softens stools.
Abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, diarrhoea, gas and nausea.
Omeprazole Used to treat reflux and ulcers, reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Headache, diarrhoea and dizziness
Eszopiclone Helps users fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Unpleasant taste drowsiness and headache.
Loratadine Used to treat a variety of allergy symptoms. It works by blocking the action of histamine receptors in the body, which prevents the immune system reactions that cause allergy symptoms.
Headaches, drowsiness and dry mouth.
Carbamazepine Treatment of epilepsy. Controls or stabilizes rapid activity that occurs in the brain. Prevents and controls seizures.
Dizziness, drowsiness and nausea
Terbinafine Treatment of finger nail and toe nail fungus. It enters the blood and moves into the
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication
1. In the workplace there is a generic Medication Management Policy and Procedures for Adult Services (Issue 10, 2012) document. This is kept to hand in a locked cupboard, readily available to read. It requires that all Healthcare Staff are given mandatory training and refreshers are provided. Legislation which surrounds the administration of medication includes The Medicines Act 1968, The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, The Data Protection Act 1998, The Care Standards Act 2000 and The Health and Social Care Act 2001
Outcome 2 Know about common types of medicine and their use.
1. Common types of medication used in the care setting, their uses and potential side effects are:
Sodium Valporate Treatment of epilepsy. Controls or stabilizes rapid activity that occurs in the brain. Prevents and controls seizures.
Tiredness, tremors, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and sedation.
Senna Treating constipation, “cleanses the colon”, softens stools.
Abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, diarrhoea, gas and nausea.
Omeprazole Used to treat reflux and ulcers, reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Headache, diarrhoea and dizziness
Eszopiclone Helps users fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Unpleasant taste drowsiness and headache.
Loratadine Used to treat a variety of allergy symptoms. It works by blocking the action of histamine receptors in the body, which prevents the immune system reactions that cause allergy symptoms.
Headaches, drowsiness and dry mouth.
Carbamazepine Treatment of epilepsy. Controls or stabilizes rapid activity that occurs in the brain. Prevents and controls seizures.
Dizziness, drowsiness and nausea
Terbinafine Treatment of finger nail and toe nail fungus. It enters the blood and moves into the