List the 4 reasons that medications are used - correct answer 1. to cure
2. to prevent
3. to manage
4. to relieve/reduce
List the 4 basic rules -
... [Show More] correct answer 1. Attend an MTTP class and be certified by the Maryland Nursing Board
2. Only a DN can delegate to CMT's
3. All prescription meds must have a Dr. order and a label
4. All Over the Counter Meds must have a Dr. Order and a Label
List 8 components of the Medication Cycle - correct answer 1. Observe the person
2. Report Observations
3. assist in Dr. visits
4. Obtain Meds from pharmacy
5. Store meds safely
6. Administer meds correctly
7. Ensure meds are taken
8. Document correctly
List 4 guidelines for ensuring an individuals rights - correct answer 1. Address the individual by name
2. Offer privacy during medication administration
3. Keep meds in a secure non public area
4. Do not hang medication records on wall
List 3 effects of medication and give an example - correct answer 1. Desired- cough medicine relieves cough
2. Unwanted - cough medicine relieves cough but gives the pt diarrhea
3. No apparent- give cough medicine no effect
Define an "objective sign" and give an example - correct answer something measurable or observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure
Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - correct answer Something the pt reports to us; abdominal pain
List 3 examples of physical changes - correct answer 1. Weight Loss
2. Loss of appetite
3. fever
List 3 examples of behavioral examples - correct answer 1. agitation
2. change in sleep pattern
3. changes in activity
How frequently must non-psychotropic medications be reordered? - correct answer 90 days
How frequently must psychotropic medications be reordered? - correct answer 90 days
List 3 categories of changes that must be reported - correct answer 1. physical and behavioral changes
2. emergency
3. non-emergency
List 4 conditions that are always considered emergency medical conditions - correct answer 1. uncontrollable bleeding
2. seizures that last longer than 5 minutes
3. seizures in water
4. one seizure after another
List 3 physical conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions - correct answer 1. fever greater than 101 degrees
2. 2 episodes of diarrhea in a 24 hr period
3. new onset of rash
List 3 behavioral conditions that are considered non emergency medical conditions - correct answer 1. increase in behaviors
2. changes in sleep habits
3. scratching
List 6 pieces of information that must be provided to the Dr. at the time of the appointment - correct answer 1. Insurance Card
2. Photo ID
3. Labs that the Dr. ordered
4. List of all the meds
5. Allergies
6. Diet
List 6 questions to ask the Dr. when a new medication is prescribed - correct answer 1. What are the side effects
2. What is it for
3. How long before it works
4. Are there any special instructions
5. Are there any drug interactions
6. How is it to be administered
What 2 documents must you receive from the Dr. when a new medication is prescribed - correct answer 1. Prescription
2. Medical appt sheet
List 3 factors that affect how an individual responds to medication - correct answer 1. age
2. weight
3. health condition
True or False: Enteric Coated Tablets may be crushed to ease swallowing - correct answer False
Define Local action of medication - correct answer It works where it is put
Define General/Systemic action of medication - correct answer It gets absorbed into the blood stream and works everywhere
Define Controlled Substances - correct answer a substance deemed to have a higher risk of abuse
How must controlled substances be stored - correct answer double locked; a locked box inside of a locked cabinet
True or False: Vitamins or Herbal supplements may be given without a Dr. order - correct answer False
List 4 possible unwanted effects of medication - correct answer 1. Medication Allergy
2. Cumulative Effect
3. Tolerance
4. Addiction
True or False: Medications must be dispensed in bubble packagin unless otherwise specified in the clients IP - correct answer False
True or False: The MAR is a legal document - correct answer True
True or False: It is OK to erase or use whiteout on the MAR to correct errors - correct answer False
True or False: The administration of Schedule II/ Controlled substances must be documented only on the MAR - correct answer False
True or False: The RN may direct you to alter the pharmacy label - correct answer False
True or False: All medications must be stored in a locked area - correct answer True
True or False: Disposal of Schedule II/ Controlled substances may only be done by the House Manager - correct answer False
List the "six rights of medication" - correct answer 1. Right Person
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Method/Route
5. Right Time
6. Right Charting
List 5 additional safety principles - correct answer 1. Hand Washing
2. Full attention
3. Never pre-pour meds
4. Administer meds that have been prepared by me only
5. Chart immediately after I give each dose of medicine
True or False: You must wash your hands before you administer medicine to an individual - correct answer True
True or False: A guideline for how long to wash your hands is to sing Happy Birthday Twice - correct answer True
True or False: Check for drug allergies before administering medications to an individual - correct answer True
True or False: It is OK to mix medicines with applesauce to encourage compliance - correct answer False
List 3 reasons NOT to give medications - correct answer 1. If meds are expired
2. if meds are contaminated
3. If the individual exhibits behavioral and/or physical changes
True or False: Only the Nurse can authorize the administration of a PRN medication - correct answer True
True or False: PRN orders may be written for medications to control behaviors - correct answer False
True or False: A CMT may take a telephone order from a Dr. - correct answer False
True or False: A CMT may fill a Medi-Planner for a clients LOA - correct answer False [Show Less]