PCHA test questions & Answers(RATED A+)
Lewy Body Dementia:Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. - ANSWERLewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that
can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease
What is the difference between a drug and medication? - ANSWERA DRUG is defined as a substance
that is
considered a narcotic, hallucinogen or a
stimulant
Remember a MEDICINE is a preparation
used to treat or prevent a disease
What are the three components of a doctors order? - ANSWERMedication, route, and frequency
What is the most common and cost effective route of medication administration? - ANSWERThe oral
route
Ophthalmic medication - ANSWER-Drops, ointments, or creams placed on or around the eye.
-tilt head back and towards eye getting gtts, prevents drops getting into the tear duck
-pt to look up and away to prevent top of dropper touching eye.
Trade vs Generic drug name? - ANSWER-Trade: developed, tested, and accepted by pharmaceutical
company.
-Generic: Names assigned by the United States adopted names council.
-The BIG name, most common name is printed on the bottle is considered the trade name.
Is Tylenol a trade or generic name? - ANSWERTrade name, acetaminophen is the generic name.
, Is Atorvastatin a trade or generic? - ANSWERGeneric name, Crestor is the trade name
What is the difference between labeled use and off-label use? - ANSWERLabeled use- medications
are being used for what the FDA approved it for. Ex: Tylenol being used for pain.
Off-labeled use- medications are being used for what the FDA DID NOT approve for. Ex:
Antidepressant being used for pain.
What are 4 documentation requirements of the PCH? - ANSWER1. Documentation of receipt of
controlled
substances and prescription medications
2. A process to investigate and account for missing medications and medication errors
3. Limited access to medication storage areas (med carts)
4. Documentation of the administration of
prescription medications and OTC
medications (this does not apply to the
resident who self administers medications
and stores them in their room) (EMAR)
What are 5 elements a label should include? - ANSWER-The residents name
-The name of the medication
-The date the prescription was issued
-The dose and instructions for administration
-The name and title of the prescriber
Otic medication - ANSWER-Drops, ointments, or creams placed on or around the ear.
-Tilt head to affected area and upward
What are the routes of medication administration? - ANSWEROral, Ophthalmic, Otic, inhalation,
nasal, topical, and injectable
Hw should medications of different route be stored? - ANSWERIn separate areas in the medication
cart
Lewy Body Dementia:Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. - ANSWERLewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that
can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease
What is the difference between a drug and medication? - ANSWERA DRUG is defined as a substance
that is
considered a narcotic, hallucinogen or a
stimulant
Remember a MEDICINE is a preparation
used to treat or prevent a disease
What are the three components of a doctors order? - ANSWERMedication, route, and frequency
What is the most common and cost effective route of medication administration? - ANSWERThe oral
route
Ophthalmic medication - ANSWER-Drops, ointments, or creams placed on or around the eye.
-tilt head back and towards eye getting gtts, prevents drops getting into the tear duck
-pt to look up and away to prevent top of dropper touching eye.
Trade vs Generic drug name? - ANSWER-Trade: developed, tested, and accepted by pharmaceutical
company.
-Generic: Names assigned by the United States adopted names council.
-The BIG name, most common name is printed on the bottle is considered the trade name.
Is Tylenol a trade or generic name? - ANSWERTrade name, acetaminophen is the generic name.
, Is Atorvastatin a trade or generic? - ANSWERGeneric name, Crestor is the trade name
What is the difference between labeled use and off-label use? - ANSWERLabeled use- medications
are being used for what the FDA approved it for. Ex: Tylenol being used for pain.
Off-labeled use- medications are being used for what the FDA DID NOT approve for. Ex:
Antidepressant being used for pain.
What are 4 documentation requirements of the PCH? - ANSWER1. Documentation of receipt of
controlled
substances and prescription medications
2. A process to investigate and account for missing medications and medication errors
3. Limited access to medication storage areas (med carts)
4. Documentation of the administration of
prescription medications and OTC
medications (this does not apply to the
resident who self administers medications
and stores them in their room) (EMAR)
What are 5 elements a label should include? - ANSWER-The residents name
-The name of the medication
-The date the prescription was issued
-The dose and instructions for administration
-The name and title of the prescriber
Otic medication - ANSWER-Drops, ointments, or creams placed on or around the ear.
-Tilt head to affected area and upward
What are the routes of medication administration? - ANSWEROral, Ophthalmic, Otic, inhalation,
nasal, topical, and injectable
Hw should medications of different route be stored? - ANSWERIn separate areas in the medication
cart
