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what should you use to measure oral medications (Ans- medicine cup or metered syringe, or other medical measuring device. aerosol spray (Ans- solution that holds the medication suspended until it is dispensed in the form of a mist to spray on the skin. Caplet (Ans- a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing Capsule (Ans- the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it dissolves in the stomach. keeps the p...

What is the purpose of giving prednisone? (Ans- Relieves symptoms so the body can heal itself. What is an anti-emetic? (Ans- Against nausea and vomiting. What happens when a patient has postural hypotension? (Ans- A change in position leads to extreme changes in blood pressure. What type of medications are Bactrim and Septra? (Ans- Sulfonamides. What is an antitussive? (Ans- Relieves cough. What is the purpose of using Betadine? (Ans- Antiseptic.

When you are giving medications to Mr. Smith you accidently give him two aspirin tablets instead of the one tablet that is ordered. As soon as he has swallowed the aspirin you realize your mistake what will you do? (Ans- Immediately tell your supervisor You are scheduled to work on Tuesday the 12th from 3pm to 11 pm when you wake up Tuesday morning at 10 you feel sick. When should you call your supervisor to tell him you will not be able to come in to work? (Ans- 10 am Normal Blood Pres...

What medication is given to regulate the heart and requires blood levels? (Ans- Lanoxin The resident is positioned how for vaginal medication? (Ans- Lithotomy What is one medication that can be crushed? (Ans- Tylenol what is incorrect about applying nitroglycerin cream? (Ans- No rubbing in the ointment what do you not do when administering ear drops? (Ans- you do not keep in fridge, needs to be room temperature frequently used medication may be kept in the medication room which is al...

Medication technicians assist with medications. They are not allowed to _______________ medications (Ans- Administer Medication Assistance Flow Chart (Ans- 1. Federal Law 2. State Regulations 3.Licensed Medical Professional 4. Licensed Nurse or Supervisor 5. Trained Medication Technician 6. Resident Who Needs Assistance Prescription (Ans- A licensed medical professional's written direction for the preparation and use of a medication Dispense (Ans- To issue or prepare for distri...

When should medications be signed off on the MAR? (Ans- After a resident has been observed to actually take the medication You remove a resident's medications from the packages or containers and the resident refuses to take his 12PM medications, you should (Ans- Dispose of the medications in accordance with the facility's policy and procedures. When medications are stored in a refrigerator that is accessible to residents, the medications are to be: (Ans- Stored in a separate locke...

suppository (Ans- drug mixed into a wax pellet which melts and body temperature so the drug is absorbed into blood stream through walls of rectum or vagina. inhalant spray or mist (Ans- liquid drug inhaled as fine droplets using an atomizer shake well before using. press the atomizer one time to deliver one dose. wait one full minute between puffs. transdermal patch (Ans- A medicated adhesive patch applied directly on the skin to deliver a specific dosage of a drug. They have systemic ...

What are the rights of the residents as they apply to medication administration? (Ans- Right to privacy and confidentiality Right to be treated with respect Right to be free from chemical restraints Right to refuse medication and treatments One aspirin tablet is equivalent to what? (Ans- 5 grains The majority of medications are ordered and dispensed in what form of measurement? (Ans- Metric System Medicines are ordered by weight or by what? (Ans- Volume Weight is measure...

What is the most important thing a medication aide can do to stop the spread of infections? (Ans- Practice proper hand hygiene How are medications stored in the work setting? (Ans- They should be kept in a locked, box, container, cart, drawer, or cabinet If a resident refuses medication what should the medication aides response be? (Ans- The aide should try 3 times to give the resident medications, and try about five minutes apart. If the resident does not wish to comply then mark it...

NRSG 333 Health Promotion Unit 1 Questions With Complete Solutions