Assertion: paramedic | /r/CapableOf | administer medication
Facets:
value: orally
type: MANNER
value: by gastric tube
type: MANNER
value: intravenously
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Paramedics are also qualified to administer medication, interpret EKGs and provide more extensive care than an EMT.
text: The Paramedic must be able to apply basic principles of mathematics to the calculation of problems associated with medication dosages, perform conversion problems, differentiate temperature reading between centigrade and Fahrenheit scales, be able to use proper advanced life support equipment and supplies ( i.e. proper size of intravenous needles ) based on patient’s age and condition of veins, and be able to locate sites for obtaining blood samples and perform this task, administer medication intravenously, administer medications by gastric tube, administer oral medications, administer rectal medications, and comply with universal pre-cautions and body substance isolation, disposing of contaminated items and equipment properly.
text: The Paramedic must be able to apply basic principles of mathematics to the calculation of problems associated with medication dosages, perform conversion problems, differentiate temperature reading between centigrade and Fahrenheit scales, be able to use proper advanced life support equipment and supplies ( i.e. proper size of intravenous needles ) based on patient’s age and condition of veins, and be able to locate sites for obtaining blood samples and perform this task, administer medication intravenously, administer medications by gastric tube, administer oral medications, administer rectal medications, and comply with universal pre-cautions and body substance isolation, disposing of contaminated items and equipment properly.
text: The EMT-Intermediate has more advanced training while paramedics are skilled to handle all EMT activities plus administering medications orally or by injection.
text: Since paramedics administer medications, they are responsible for finding out whether a patient can tolerate a certain medication.
text: Paramedics administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.