List the 6 rights of medication administration - correct answer 1) Right person
2) right medicine
3) right dosage
4) right time
5) right route
6)
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3 additional safety principles - correct answer 1) wash hands
2) pay full attention to task
3) read label 3 times
3-Way Check. What must be compared? - correct answer 1) HCP order
2) Pharmacy Lable
3) MAR
T/F- A CMT is licensed by the Maryland board of Nursing to administer medications in Maryland - correct answer FALSE
T/F-The HCP must reorder medications at least every 30 days - correct answer FALSE
T/F- If an individual is having trouble breathing, call 911 before the nurse - correct answer TRUE
T/F- The CMT/UAP accompanying an individual to a HCP appointment is responsible for obtaining completed written orders and a completed medical appointment form. - correct answer TRUE
T/F- Medications may be re-ordered only at the time of a HCP appointment - correct answer FALSE
T/F- After receiving special training from the nurse, the CMT may administer medications intravenously - correct answer FALSE
Unlicensed people can administer medications only after completing the medical technician training program and receiving certification from the Maryland Board of nursing - correct answer True
Only the RNCM/DN may delegate medication administration to certified medication technician - correct answer True
All medications must have a healthcare professionals (HCP) order (PMOF) and pharmacy label - correct answer True
A HCP is the same as they PMOF - correct answer True
8 components of the medication administration cycle - correct answer 1) observe changes
2) report changes and or observations
3)Assist with the HCP visit
4) Obtain medications
5) store medications safely
6) administer medications correctly
7) ensure medications are taken
8) Document medications quickly and correctly
reasons medications are used in relation to diseases and illnesses - correct answer ~to cure!!!
~to prevent!!!
~to reduce and relieve symptoms
~to manage
How can we insure personal rights, privacy and dignity of the individuals while giving medications - correct answer ~Address individuals by name!!!
~Don't hang signs on the wall
~Don't have them line up at the door for medicine
~Offer privacy
What to do if an individual refuses medication - correct answer ~Ask why they are refusing
~Encourage them to take it
~Re-offer medications and tell them how important it is
~Report refusal to Nurse and/or supervisor
~Document refusal on the MAR
the term MAR means: - correct answer Medical administration record
If, after giving the medications the individual shows change in their PHYSICAL or BEHAVIORAL conditions what do you do? - correct answer You should call the Nurse and the supervisor
Who consults with and assists with the visit to the health care professional - correct answer CMT
Who obtains the medication from the pharmacy - correct answer CMT
Who is responsible for storing the medication correctly - correct answer CMT
Who administers medication and preforms treatments - correct answer CMT
Who completes the documentation on the medication administration form (MAR) - correct answer CMT
What are important things to remember about drug interactions - correct answer ~each medication you add increases the chance of a bad interaction with other medicine
~know your individual's baseline (moods)
Who is responsible for observing and reporting possible effects of medications - correct answer CMT
Define OBJECTIVE symptom - correct answer something you CAN see or Measure
Define subjective symptom - correct answer Something you CAN'T see or measure
Somatic (regular) medications must be reordered by the physician how often - correct answer Yearly
Psychiatric/Behavior modifying medications must be reordered how often - correct answer Every 90 days
Schedule II/ Controlled substances must be reordered how often? - correct answer Every 30 days
What would classify as an emergency medical condition - correct answer Loss of consciousness ,stroke symptoms, seizure activity, chest pain, eye injury and uncontrolled bleeding
What would classify as a non-emergency condition - correct answer A rush, scratches, fever, diarrhea, and sore throat
What would classify as other physical or behavioral changes - correct answer Weight loss or gain, change your sleep pattern, and change in menstrual cycle
What would you do to encourage individual to participate in a healthcare professionals visit - correct answer encouraged them to ask questions and write down questions prior to the appointment
What are some of the documents you have to take to any medical appointment - correct answer Medical appointment record, photo ID, insurance card, PMOF/doctors order, lab/test results
what are some questions you would want to ask the health care professional when a new medication is ordered - correct answer -what is its purpose
- if they have stakes in the company
-how long until medicine works
-side effects to look for
-any vital signs or lab work required
-what route should it be taken
-any possible drug interactions
What is meant by the "refill" of medication - correct answer The number of times the medication can be resupplied by the pharmacy without re-orders
The chemical/generic name of the medication - correct answer The actual chemical name of the medication and is cheaper
Brand name or the name given by manufacturers - correct answer The chemical name of the medications will be posted on the manufacturers label
List factors which influence a person's response to medication - correct answer Age, weight, gender, physical condition
The most common roots of medication administration are - correct answer Oral and topical
Enteric-coated tablets must not be what? - correct answer Crushed or mixed with foods
What is a suspension medication - correct answer Liquid
What should you NOT do to scored tablets - correct answer DO NOT split or break them
What should you not do with time release capsules - correct answer DO NOT crush or mix with foods
The inability of the body to eliminate medication can lead to - correct answer Toxicity
How do you have to store schedule II, controlled substances narcotic medications - correct answer In lock box unlocked medicine cabinet
List three ways medications are package - correct answer Bottles tubes and drops
What is the preferred method of packaging medications - correct answer Blister packs
What must match in the three-way chat - correct answer The PMOF the pharmacy label and the MAR
What is the name of the form required to record The administration of medications - correct answer The MAR medication administration record
What information can we not find on the MAR - correct answer Side effects
What should be kept separately and the medication cabinet - correct answer Oral and topical medicines
Medications requiring refrigeration should be kept in a - correct answer Lockbox
MAR is considered a what document - correct answer Legal document
All medications must be stored in what - correct answer The original container and a lock storage area
Only who can dispose of controlled substances - correct answer The delegating nurse
What are sometimes maybe necessary to dispose of or not and Not administre a medication - correct answer When the medicine is expired discontinued refused or contaminated
The pharmacy label must never be what - correct answer Altered or changed
Can used to the medication cabinet must only be accessible to who - correct answer The CMT and nurse
True or false you can remove the medications from the blister pack and plays them and the day of the week container - correct answer False
What do you do if you cannot understand or cannot read the doctors order or pharmacy label - correct answer Call the nurse
True or false it is OK to hang the keys for the lock to the medication cabinet on the hook on the wall next to the cabinet - correct answer False
List the six rights of medication administration - correct answer 1) right person
2) right medicine
3)right dose
4) right method or route
5) right time
6)right documentation and charting
What are some safety principles - correct answer The three-way check, washing hands, one cup per person, sign for what you have given, avoid distractions
How many times and when should you check the label of the medication before administering the medicine - correct answer You need to check three times the first time is when it's removed from the cabinet the second time is when you do your three-way check and the third time is after is popped in the cup
What direction should you pour liquid medications from the label - correct answer For them away from the label
True or false when an individual needs to take medications away from their home you should put the medications in the envelope and send them with the individual - correct answer false
A chemical support medication can be given without the approval of the standing committee - correct answer False
True or false The nurse must be contacted for permission prior to administering a chemical support medication - correct answer True
What are some of the rules about behavioral modifying medications/psychotropic medicines - correct answer -They are ordered to treat mental illnesses block unwanted side effects of other medications or modify behavior
-Can't be used for the convenience of stuff
-can't be ordered as a PRN
Medications for behaviors can't be ordered without a behavioral plan
What are some symptoms ofTardive Dyskinesia - correct answer Drooling I blinking lipsmacking leg movements face twitches and arm tremors
What is Tardive Dyskinesia - correct answer Involuntary muscle movement of the face, mouth, tongue legs arms and trunk
What are some factors the doctor may consider and choosing the right seizure medications - correct answer The type of seizure the compliance of the individual the fewest side effects physical factors in the cost
What is a "steady state" anti-seizure medications - correct answer Keeping the amount of medication in the body constant
True or falseThe The two hour medication window affects the seizure medications - correct answer False they must be given at the exact same time every day
What are some side effects of seizure medications - correct answer Drowsiness, lack of coordination, nausea, sedation, increase in seizure activity
How do we measure to see if an individual's medication is in the therapeutic range - correct answer Monitor their blood levels
What are some reasons why an increase in seizures could occur - correct answer Medication levels are too low, illness/medical problems, drug interactions
What are some of the reasons 1911 should be called if no seizure protocol is in place - correct answer If it last longer than five minutes, more than three seizures in five minutes, person does not have a history of seizures, they are pregnant, they are diabetic
What is the DDA's basic rule regarding over-the-counter medications - correct answer Must have a PMOF and a pharmacy label
Should over-the-counter PRN medications be stored with the routine medications - correct answer No [Show Less]