Resources and Information

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to access appropriate resources for information on medication such as:
BD-04-01	Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialists (CPS)
BD-04-02	Nursing Drug Handbook
BD-04-03	Nursing Drug Reference
BD-04-04	Formulary
BD-04-05	Computerized Medication System
BD-04-06	Pharmaceutical Information Network
BD-04-07	Pharmacy Department.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify the types of information to be researched about a medication prior to administration:
BD-04-08	appropriateness of medication for client
BD-04-09	action of medication
BD-04-10	safe dosage range
BD-04-11	routes
BD-04-12	side effects and adverse effects of the medication
BD-04-13	special precautions or examinations required pre and post administration
BD-04-14	identification of allergies
BD-04-15	nursing implications.