Medication Principles

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
BD-01-01	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the pharmacology / medication administration process.
	Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology throughout the process of administration of medication:
BD-01-02	describe the physiological mechanisms of medication action including absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
BD-01-03	identify the factors which affect medication action in clients of all ages
BD-01-04	identify toxic, idiosyncratic, allergic, interactive, and side effects of medications.
BD-01-05	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of medication administration as related to assessment, evaluation, and documentation.
BD-01-06	Demonstrate ability to adhere to agency policy and procedure in the safe administration of medications.