This fact sheet will explain all you need to know regarding the safe administration of Tablets in pregnancy including dosage, pharmacodynamics, side effects, interactions, contraindications and administration. Perfect for student midwives!
• Read notes - is it appropriate - no contraindications? Allergies?
• Consider privacy, dignity + comfort
• Consent - Do they understand what the drug is and what it does? Does she know the potential side
effects for the baby (if AN) and herself? Does she have any questions?
• If happy to go ahead, explain that you need to leave the room to prepare it and will come back with a second
midwife - will knock before entering
• Check prescription chart, is it prescribed by doctor? Right client? Right dose? Right route (oral), Right time?
• Check prescription chart, is the dose correct? When was last dose given? Correct time to give current dose?
• Work out drug calculation if needed - how many tablets needed?
• Wash hands and put on gloves
• Put correct number of tablets into small container
• Check credentials with women and ID bands, clarify no allergies
• Give tablets to women + water, ensure she has taken them before leaving the room
• Dispose of all equipment into clinical waste bin - ensure drug packet is back in locked drug trolley
• Document in woman’s notes and prescription chart (also CTG or partogram if in labour)
• Observe woman for any adverse reactions and effectiveness of drug.
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