Administering meds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mrs. Smith is complaining of loss of appetite, blurred vision, and says she sees yellow and green halos. There are side effects of which medication: A. Dioxin B. Macrodantin C. Lasix D. Vitamin B12 correct answer: A. Digoxin How many times should medication be checked before administering? A. 4 B. 6 C. 2 D. 3 correct answer: D. 3 All of the following are examples of medication administration safety procedures except: A. Let the resident's family administer meds when possible ...

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...

Home Health Aide Final Exam (ch 2: rights handout, ch 12 older person, client bill of rights, ch 30: nutrition needs, ch 53,54,55,56,57,, 58, ch 60, ch 23 handout, ch 21 handout chapter 36; c. diff powerpoint; ch 34l; administering medication ppts) Role of each healthcare team member - Home Health Aide (HHA) - Case Manager or Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Social Worker (MSW) Role of The Home Health Aide • Bathing • Dressing • Grooming • Toileting • Assisti...

MAP Consultant - correct answer A valuable medication information resource who can answer questions about specific med issues or med procedures. When you contact them, have the medication and med sheet available; contact them if there is a STAFF error or 5 rights do not agree. E.g. registered nurse, registered pharmacist, health care provider (HCP). Principles of Medication Administration - correct answer 1. Mindfulness 2. Supporting abilities 3. Communication Minfulness - correct answer...

NURS 3247 PHARMACOLOGY – PROCTORED ASSESMENT {ATI PHARMACOLOGY} ACTUAL TESTED EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED | 100% VERIFIED | ALREADY PASSED Pharmacology – Proctored Review A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing tea...

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Home Health Aide Final Exam (ch 2: rights handout, ch 12 older person, client bill of rights, ch 30: nutrition needs, ch 53,54,55,56,57,, 58, ch 60, ch 23 handout, ch 21 handout chapter 36; c. diff powerpoint; ch 34l; administering medication ppts)

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CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The...

Immunizations: Recommended Vaccinations for Older Adult Clients (Chp. 85) - - Pneumococcal: if 65 yrs.+ and not yet immunized, administer PCV13 first and then PPSV23 6-12 months later. - Influenza vaccine should be given yearly - MPSV4 for adults who are 56 yrs.+ and have not had MenACWY previously. - Zoster: one time dose for all adults older than 60 yrs. - Tdap: if 19+ who did not receive dose of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis previously. Musculoskeletal Trauma: Maintaining Proper Tra...