Palliative
Something that serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms, but not cure
Complications associated with terminal illness include:
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• Lack of appetite
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Stomatitis
What's true about plain
We adapt our discomforts, leading to periods of very minimal sign of discomfort. Lack of pain expression does not mean lack of pain.
Pharmacology
The study of medication
The official name of medication is called
Generic name
Systematic effect
Affects the entire body
Adverse effect
An undesired side effect or toxicity
Influence medication action includes:
• Dosage strength
• Presence of food in stomach
• Disease state of resident
Rationale administration of medications include:
• Cure illness/treat disease
• Relieve symptoms
• Aid in diagnosis of illness
Legend medication
Medications that can only be obtained with a prescription filled by a licensed pharmacist
QMA can do all of the following:
• Prepare medication for administration
• Administrator medication and document administration
• Observe, document and report to licensed nurse the reactions of medication
Oral
Absorption occurs when medication move from the site of administration into bloodstream. Route of administration affects absorption. Which route is the slowest to be absorbed ?
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The shorter the half life of a medication the:
More often a medication must be given to maintain a constant action.
Metabolism
A substance is charged into a form that is more easily excreted by the body.
Liver
Most medications are metabolized in the:
Factors related to aging which may influence medication effectiveness include:
• Decrease in lung capacity
• Loss of muscle size
• Increase in body fat
Which of the following is a true statement ?
a.) Enteric coated tablets may be crushed.
b.) Capsules may be opened or crushed
c ) Injectable medication is to be administered only by a licensed nurse or physician.
d.) United dose packaging is a one week or one month supply of medication in a vial or bottle
(correct answer: C)
The label of a medication container should include:
• Resident's full name
• Prescribing physician name
• Pharmacy prescription number
• Name, strength and amount of medication dispensed
Only authorized personnel may have access to the medication room unattended include:
Licensed nurse and QMA
When administering medications from a medication cart you should:
Lock the cart when not attended or within visual range.
An_____________is utilized to start a newly ordered medication that needs to be administered immediately or in the event a currently ordered medication is out of supply.
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