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CRMA RECERT
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| c w/a line over it | With |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| DSD | Dry Sterile Dressing |
| Het | Hematocrit |
| Hgb | Hemoglobin |
| MAR | Medication Adm inistration Record |
| NPO | Nothing By Mouth |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| IV | Intravenous |
| noc | Night |
| OTC | Over The Counter |
| PO or po | By Mouth |
| PR | Per Rectum |
| ROM | Range of Motion |
| Tx | Treatment |
| S w/a line over it | Without |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse & Respiration |
| VS | Vital Signs |
| Wgt | Weight |
| c/o | Complaint of |
| FSBS | Finger Stick Blood Sugar |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| ac | Before Meals |
| SL or sl | Sublingual |
| gr | Grain |
| i or ii* | One or Two |
| pc* | After Meals |
| mEq | Milli Equivalents |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| Ca | Calcium |
| Cl | Chloride |
| APAP | Acetaminophe4n |
| DSS | Colace |
| FeSO4 | Ferrous Sulfate |
| H2O | Water |
| H2O2 | Hydrogen Peroxide |
| I | Iodine |
| K | Potassium |
| KI | Potassium Iodine |
| KCL | Potassium Chloride |
| LiCO3 | Lithium Carbonate |
| MG | Magnesium |
| MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
| MS | Morphine Sulfate |
| Na | Sodium |
| NaCL | Sodium Chloride |
| NS | Normal Saline |
| NTG | Nitroglycerine |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| SSKI | Saturated solution of Potassium Iodine |
| N & V | Nausea & Vomiting |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| ad lib | as patient desires |
| bid or BID | two times per day |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| d/c or D/C | discontinue |
| GM or gm or G | gram |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| I.U. | international units |
| Mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligrams |
| ml | milliliter |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| prn | as needed |
| Q or q | every |
| qd or QD | once a day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2H, q4H, q8H | every 2,4,8 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid or QID | four times a day |
| qod or QOD | every other day |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| Tinct. or tc | tincture |
| T or Tbs | tablespoon |
| t or tsp | teaspoon |
| U or Unit | unit |
| ung or oint | ointment |
| i or ii (with or without a line over it) | one or two |
| pc (with or without a line over it) | after meals |
| mEq | milli equivalents |
| Amphetamine | Cerebral stimulant |
| Analgesic | pain reliever |
| Antacid | prevents or relieves gastric distress |
| Antianxiety (Benzodiazepines) | prevents or relieves anxiety |
| Antiarrhythmic (Heart Rhythm Regulators) | prevents or relieves irregular heartbeat |
| Antiasthmatic (Bronchodilator) | prevents or relieves respiratory distress |
| Antibiotic | resolves infection |
| Anticoagulant | prevents blood clotting |
| Anticonvulsant (Antiepileptics) | prevents or controls seizures |
| Antidepressant | prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression |
| Antidiabetic | controls diabetes, decreases blood sugar |
| Antidiarrheal | controls diarrhea |
| Antiemetic | controls nausea and vomiting |
| Antifungal | resolves fungal infection |
| Antihistamine | relieve allergic symptoms |
| Antihyperlipidemic | decreases cholesterol and triglycerides |
| Antihypertensive | controls high blood pressure |
| Anti-inflammatory: Steroid | Decreases inflammation, swelling, pain; naturally occurring hormone |
| Anti-inflammatory: NSAID | Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, synthetic |
| Anti-ovulant | prevents ovulation, birth control medication |
| Antiparkinson | controls tremors which are symptoms of Parkinson's disease |
| Antipruritic | relieves itching |
| Antipsychotic (Neuroleptics) | controls systems of psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia |
| Antipyretic | reduces fever |
| Antispasmodic | prevents muscle spasms |
| Antitussive (Cough Suppressant) | relieves cough |
| Cardiac Drugs | drugs which slow and regulate the heartbeat |
| Coagulants | causes blood to clot |
| Decongestant | relieves congestion |
| Diuretic | relieves fluid retention |
| Electrolyte Supplement | replaces depleted body chemicals |
| Emetic | causes vomiting |
| Expectorant | loosens secretions so they can be coughed up |
| Hormonal Replacements | replaces hormones in the body |
| Hypnotic (Sedative) | causes sleep |
| Laxative (Cathartic) | causes bowel movement |
| Miotic | causes constriction of the pupil of the eye |
| Muscle Relaxant | Relaxes skeletal muscle |
| Psychotropic | any mind altering drug, i.e. antipsychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, hypnotics |
| Stool Softener | draws fluid into the GI tracts to soften stool |
| Sulfa Drugs | treats urinary tract infection |
| Vaccine | prevents disease |
| Vasodilator | relaxes and dilates blood vessels |
| Vitamin Supplement | replaces vitamins |
| ASA | aspirin |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mm | millimeters |
| 1 teaspoon = _____cc | 5cc |
| 1 tablespoon = _____tsp = _____cc | 3 tsp, 15 cc |
| 1 ounce = ___tbl = _____cc | 2 tbl, 30 cc |
| 1 kilogram = ________grams | 1000 |
| 1 gram = ______milligrams | 1000 |
| 1 milligram = _____micrograms | 1000 |
| 0.5 grams = ____grams = _____ milligrams | 1/2 grams, 500 milligrams |
| 65 milligrams = ___grain | 1 grain |
| 1 liter = ______ milliliters | 1000 |
| 1 meter = ______ millliliters | 1000 |
| liter measures ______ | volume |
| meter measures _______ | length |
| gram measures _______________ | |
| When admininstering meds, the labels need to be checked against the MAR 3 times before med is passed. these are: | Before pouring the med Immediately after pouring the med Before administering med |
| the 4 links in the chain of infection are? | a germ a place for germ to live a susceptible hosta way for the germ to enter the host |
| what are three different ways a germ can enter host: | direct contact Indirect contact Airborne contact |
| the 7 rights of medication administration are: | right person, right med, right dose, right time, right route, right to know, right to refuse |
| What is the 8th right of med administration? | the right documenation |
| Sources of medication are | plants, animals, minerals, factories, microorganmisms |
| What 3 places do Schedule II drugs need to be recorded? | MAR, Individual Narcotic Record, Bound Book |
| How many days does a physician have to sign and return a telephone order | 5 Working days |
| Name 2 requirements of diabetes insulin training | Foot care insulin storage |
| Orders of psychotropic meds are approved for how long | 3 months or 90days |
| How are scheduled II drugs stored | Under double lock in a separate locked box with in the med cabinet or an approved double locked cabinet attached to the wall |
| Destruction of meds must take place with in how many days | 60 days |
| How are external meds stored | Separate from meds to be taken internally |
| who determines that a resident may administer his or her own meds | a team of people. the resedent, the reseidents legal representative, licensed practitioner, and the facility reprsentative |
| who is allowed to take telephone orders | RN,LPN or Pharmacist only |
| how many days does a pharmacist have to replace a soiled label | 2 working days |
| who is allowed to teach the use of a breathing apparatus | Anyone qualified or an expert in the field |
| who has ultimate responsibility to ensure all meds are passed in a safe and proper manner | The administrator |
| name two items that must be on a prescription label | expiration date, prescription number |
| how often do scheduled meds have to be counted if not in use, but stored in the building | at least weekly |
| what type of book do scheduled II drugs have to be documented in besides the MAR. | Bound Book |
| Can meds be borrowed from one resident to the next | No |
| Can paper med cups be reused | No |
| When an RN teaches an inservice, where must the documentation be filed | In the employee file |
| If a resident goes out on a LOA for less then 72 hours, can the meds be repackaged. | Yes |
| When urine testing is required, where is the urine disposed of. | Toilet |
| How often must a CRMA be recertified | Every two years |
| If a resident needs to take 2tsp of maalox how many ml do you give | 10 ml |
| If a resident drinks 8 oz of juice at breakfast, how many cc is this | 240cc |
| If the order reads give Tylenol 500mg and the container says that they are 250mg each how many do you give. | Two |
| An order is written for Antivert 25mg po tid The label reads 10 mg per tablet how many tablets do you give | 2 and a 1/2 |
| Phenobarb elixir 10mg po is ordered. The elixir comes prepared as 20mg/5cc How much elixer do you give | |
| If an order says to give Tylenol 400mg twice a day what will the total daily dose be | 800 mg |
| If the order says to give Robitussin 30cc how many ml is this | |
| If the order says to give Robitussin 30cc how many ounces is this | one oz |
| If an order says give 2 tsp how many mls is this | 10 |
| An order written for Zoloft 25mg and you have 50mg on hand how many are you going to give | half |
| An order is written for ASA 81mg one po daily what is the total daily doesage | 81 mg |
| If the order reads Antivert 25 mg and you have 5mg on hand, how many tablets will you give | 5 |
| How many tsp are in an ounce | 6 |
| How many TBS are in an ounce | 2 |
| How many (DSSP) Double tsp are in an ounce | 3 |
| What is missing Altrace 20 mg 1 tab for hyper tention | route and time |
| What is missing Digoxin 2 tablets qd po for bad heart | dosage |
| What is missing Methicillin 500mg q6h for bronchitis | route and length of time to give |
| What is missing Liquid Antacid 30cc q4h prn for heart burn | route and how many doses allowed in 24hrs |
| What is missing Tylenol 325 mg 1-2 tablets po prn q4h for fever, headache, pain | it can not say 1-2 it has to clearly say one or two |
| Rita Booth is given the for pills which belong to her room mate Ruth A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. wrong person B.Med effects in wrong persons body C. Properly identifying the right person |
| John received his 8pm Ambien at 8am. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. Wrong time B. sedative effect C. Administrating at correct time |
| Staff gave Mike 20cc of liquid Phenobarbital. Order read 2.0cc A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. Wrong dosage B. OVERDOSE C.Paying strict attention to the amount ordered |
| Diamox given instead of Diuril A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. Wrong med B. Side effects C. Check label against MAR ever time |
| The medication is ordered q12h and is scheduled to be given at 8am and 5pm A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. wrong time B. to close in time C. med should be given in an equally spaced 24hr period |
| Mary was given 80 mg of Prolixin instead of 80 mg of pepcid. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. wrong med B. side effects of med C. reading label and comparing to MAR |
| Depakote order changed from 2 pills of 300mg to 3 pills of 300mg on Jan 3. On Feb 1, it is noted that 2 pills have been being giving. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. wrong transcription B. underdosing C. make sure transcribed properly, everyone notified and label changed if necessary. |
| ry, the new CRMA, ask Bob(the client) which one of the ladies is Rita Burke, because she does not know her. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________ | A. breach in confidentiality B. could be disastrous C. Check picture in the MAR book. |
| An a typical pulse is taken on the wrist True or False | False |
| An apical pulse is taken by using 2 fingers over the pulse site. True or False | False |
| A normal adult pulse range is 60-100 True or False | True |
| A body temperature is 98.6 True or False | True |
| A normal BP reading could be 110/72 | True |
| A normal adult respiration count is 28.32 True or False | False |
| If you are unable to obtain a BP reading after pumping and delating the cuff,you can re-inflate the cuff on the same arm immediately. True or False | False |
| It is ok to take a pulse for 15 sec and multiply it by 4 when not in an emergency situation. True or False | False |
| BP should be taken on a bare armor through a very thin fabric sleeve. True or False | True |
| A radial pulse is taken on the wrist. True or False | True |
| sol | Solution |
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