EXPLAINING

D E V I P E RMEDICATION
M ATA S A R I , S . K E P , N S , M A N

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 Nursing note
There are different ways of giving medication to the
patient :

1. Medication by inhalation
2. Medication by inunctions (by rubbing of ointment or
oil into the skin)
3. Rectal medication ( tablet or capsule)
4. Medication by dropper
5. Medication by injection (IM.IV,SC)
6. Sublingual medication

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Nursing note
Medicine
Drug
Capsule
Pill
ampoule

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 Abbreviations
1. B.i.d : twice a day
2. T.i.d :three times a day
3. Q.i.d : four times a day
4. P.r.n : when necessary
5. 2 hrly : one every two hours
6. A.c :before meals
7. P.c :after meals
8. P.o :orally
9. Tab : tablets
10. Caps :capsules
11. MAR : Medication Administration Record
12. Sig :signature
13. Dispense
14. Refill

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Where do you find
medicines
Pharmacy
Drugstore
Dispensary

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Vocabulary
Prescription
Receipt
To relieve
To shake
One spoonful
Pill
Adverse reaction
Drugs
Medicines
Drought

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 Oral medicatations

Please take this …. (one tablet per day/ one tablet three times a day,
every 8 hours)
syrup one spoonful
to reduce
to relieve
Here a some pills /tablets (which) you are take …. (one)every …
(eight)hours

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Giving caution
Just tell me if there’s something you don’t understand
and I’ll go over it all
You must call the nurse if there is an adverse reaction
Don’t take this more than….(three times/8 tablets in 24
hours)
Don’t use it if it makes ….( a skin rash)
Discontinue if an adverse reaction accurs
Take this antibiotics all up
In case (the tablets) give you indigestion , please….. (take
them during / after meals).

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Patient’s expressions
related to medication
How should I take this…
What is the use of this….
(tablet,medicines,capsule)?
How to use these….. (tablets)?

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Task
Make the conversation exchange using the instruction label
Use this clue N : nurse, C : Client
C : ask N about the use of the tablet
N : explain the use of the tablet
C : ask the dose of the tablet
N : explain the dosage to C
N : give cautionary advice

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1. Instruction label b-2
cold tablet
Use : relieve nasal congestion, running nose, watery eyes and sneezing
associated with common cold and high fever
Dosage : 2 tablets to start, followed by 1 tablet every 4m hours, not to
exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
Children : 6 – 12 years. One half adult dosage
Continue treatment for 72 hours. This preparation may cause
drowsines. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this
medicine

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2. Cough syrup (cough
medicines)
Use : for the relief of cought due to colds. If cough last more than a
week, consult your physician
Dosage
Adult : 1-2 teaspoonfuls
Childreen : 2-6 years ½ teaspoonful
6-12 years ½ to 1 teaspoonful
may be repeated in 4 hours, if necessary, but not more than 4
times in 24 hours

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3. Nasal spray
Adults : spray once or twice in each nostril with head upright
Childreen : spray once , not recommended for childreen under 6
The use of this dispenser by more than one person

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4. Instruction label
eyedrops
For soothing and cleansing eyes
Squezze 2 or more drops into each eyes as needed
Replace the cap
Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface

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5. Deep heat
Penetrating pain relief . Relieve muscular aches and pain
Direction : spread liberally over painful areas. Repeat every 4 hours if
needed
Warning : for external use only
Discontinue if skin rash or itching occurs

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A D D YO U R CO M PA N Y S LO G A N

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