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Antihistamines: Action/Uses Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop tolerance Increa...

Hepatitis contagious disease of the liver Shock occurs when vital parts of the body ( brain, heart and lungs) do not get enough blood Cardiac Arrest heart function and circulation stops. Resident is unresponsive, no chest movement or pause. Apnea serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms Generic name is also known as official name Systemic Effect affects the entire body Adverse Effects an undesired side effect or toxicity Legend Medication o...

6 rights of medication administration Right dose, right time, right patient, right route, right documentation, right medication How many checks must be done before giving meds? 3 Cardiac drug classification: ACE inhibitors (antihypertensive) Vasotec, enalapril Zestril, linsinopril Treats high bp and heart failure Beta Blockers Cardiac drug, antiarrhythmia, angina and migraines Inderal, propranolol Lopressor, Toprol XL, metoporolol Tenormin, atenolol Corgard, nadolo...

EDK (Emergency Drug Kit) a supply of medications maintained "in-house" by the facility. Hypertension high blood pressure Hypotension low blood pressure Hypoglycemia ... The "six rights" of medication administration 1. Right Medication 2. Right Dose 3. Right Resident 4. Right Route 5. Right Time 6. Right Documentation Four Elements of Successful Communication 1. Formulation the message 2. Sending the message 3. Receiving the message 4. Observin...

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 A. Digoxin How many times should medication be checked before administering? A. 4 B. 6 C. 2 D. 3 D. 3 All of the following are examples of medication administration safety procedures except: A. Let the resident's family administer meds when possible B. Stay with the resident...

The Qma is PROHIBITED from performing what tasks a. assessing the residents condition b. calling the physician c. administering a medication per nasogastric tube d. administering a medication by injection What are some of the QMA scope of practice a. observe and report to the facility licensed nurse reactions and side effects to a medication exhibited by a resident b. initiate oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask only in an emergency c. count and administer and document con...

The threat to use force against another person and carrying out the threat is Assault and Battery All individuals are legally protected from? Libel and slander and Assault and battery The omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care or action is ? Negligence Both healthcare workers and residents are protected by the standard of ? Reasonable care right medication, right dose, right resident, right route, right time, and right documentation is ? The six r...

Pharmacology Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect Can be life threatening or simple reactions Allergic Effect If a resident has breathing problem...

ccms clean catch midstream QMA scope of practice may perform hemoccult testing on stool specimens as ordered by a physician hemoccult testing A screen for fecal occult blood Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) assess for expiration date hypovalemia state of decreased blood volume. May cause a high false oximetry reading. QMA's may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency without a physicians order. However there is often a PRN order for oxygen when...

What carries blood away from the heart? arteries what causes myocardial ischemia? lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart What is glaucoma? increased intraocular pressure what meds treat glaucoma? miotics, beta blocker what is the action of miotics decreases eye pressure What are cataracts? secondary infection, congenital disorder, reaction to medicafions or chemical toxicity what are symptoms of cataracts? gradual blurring of vision, milky wh...