NUCL 162 Medication Orders introduces the learner to physicians' medication orders and the Nursing Unit Clerk's role in processing medication orders. Information is given about the use of abbreviations and acronyms, the components of a medication order, routes of administration and administration times. The course also introduces the learner to intravenous (IV) therapy, the components of an IV infusion order and the NUC's role in processing IV infusion orders. Actual forms with physician orders are included.
Prerequisites: NUCL 156 with a minimum grade of 80%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 6 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 60 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the NUC’s role in processing medication orders
- Define abbreviations and acronyms used in physicians’ medication orders
- Identify the four components of a medication orders
- State the various routes of drug administration
- List the standard times of drug administration, using the 24-hour clock
- Process various types of medication orders
- State the purpose of intravenous infusions
- Identify the three components of an IV infusion order
- Define the abbreviations used for different types of intravenous solutions
- State the purpose of IV pumps and IV locks
- Describe the NUC's role in processing IV infusion orders
- Describe the NUC’s role in processing parenteral nutrition orders
Teaching and Learning Approach
Online students are responsible for creating and following their own study schedule.
The instructor is available by phone during scheduled office hours for one-on-one support. Emails may be sent at
any time and will be answered during office hours.
Students are expected to:
Complete all graded components according to the due dates listed in the online course calendar.
Complete an assignment involving the processing of medication orders onto the appropriate forms, using the
information provided in the course.
Complete a mid-course exam covering content from the first half of the course.
Complete a final exam covering the entire course, with emphasis on the second half.
Learning Resources
Optional:
· Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professionals
The Language of Medicine textbook for the MTED 100 and MTED 101 Medical Terminology courses is a good
resource for review of your medical terminology.
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Topic One: Introduction to Medication Orders Pharmaceutical Preparations Components of a Medication Order Dose of Medication Routes of Administration Frequency & Times Prohibited Abbreviations
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2. Topic Two: Processing Medication Orders NUC’s Role in Processing Medication Orders Notations Used in Processing Medication Orders Transcribing to the MAR and Kardex
3. 3. Topic Two: Processing Medication Orders Adding a Second MAR PRN Medications Pharmacist Orders
4. 4. Topic Three: Specific Procedure Orders Diabetic Medication Orders Anticoagulant Medication Orders Digoxin Stat Medication Orders PRN Medication Orders
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5. Topic Three: Specific Procedure Orders Pre-operative Medication Orders Narcotic Medication Orders Intravenous Medication Orders Topic Four: Intravenous Therapy Introduction Intravenous Infusions
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6. Topic Four: Intravenous Therapy Piggyback Medication Medicated IV Infusions Saline Lock or Heparin Lock Cut-down Procedure CVL and PICC lines Parenteral Nutrition
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Welcome Discussion | | 1% |
| Midcourse Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 20% |
| Assignment 1.0 | 1, 3, 5, 6 | 40% |
| Assignment 1.1 | 1, 3, 5, 6 | 15% |
| Final Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | 24% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical Transcription, Editing and Documentation, and Pharmacy Technician Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.