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Medication Aide Study Guide (Iowa)


What are the proper techniques to obtain an oral temperature?




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Have the patient moisten lips, place the thermometer at base of tongue to one side, have




E
patient close lips around probe to hold in place, remind patient not to talk or bite the




H
probe, make sure the patient has not had anything to eat or drink or smoke within 15 to




G
20 minutes.




HI
G
Identify Subjective versus Objective data

Subjective: Symptoms (reported). e.g. Pain




N
Objective: signs (observed with senses) e.g. Dry skin




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What does MAR stand for?




F
medication administration record




T or F: QD, OU, OS, OD are unapproved abbreviations?

True

, 2


What do you do if you see an unapproved abbreviation on the MAR or label?

Report it to the nurse




ER
What are acceptable abbreviations on a MAR or label?




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QID- x4, TID-x3, BID-x2, P.C.-after meals, A.C.-before meals, P.O.-by mouth




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H
What is buccal administration?

between the cheek and gum




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I
What is sublingual administration?




Y
under the tongue




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How many mL in a teaspoon?

5 mL




How many mL in a TBSP?

, 3
15 mL




How and when do you document PRN medications?




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Immediately after giving, in the progress note and the MAR. Chart what medication was




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given, what dose, what time, and why. Effectiveness of the PRN needs to be documented




H
30 min to 1 hour after administration.




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H
Define standardized medication times and what daily means.

Patients are given medications on standardized schedule. Medication passes occur for the




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majority of the patients within a facility at the same time.




IN
Y
What are the benefits of standardized medication times?




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Helps prevent drug errors and ensures that all medications are passed safely and on time.




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What is the timeframe the state of Iowa gives you to pass medications?

1 hr before and after the stated due time - due time is dependent on the facilities policy.

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