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CRMA Recert 40 Hr
From the 40 Hr CRMA Study Guide for the Recert test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 8 Rights? | Right person, right med, right dose, right route, right time, right to know, right to refuse, right documentation |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| qd | every day |
| qod | every other day |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| qid | four times a day |
| gm | gram |
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| gr | grain |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| gtt | drop |
| qh | every hour |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| AD | right ear |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| tr | trace |
| How many checks must be done during a med pass and when? | Three - when you remove med from cabinet/cart, after popping, and before returning med to cabinet/cart |
| When must medical meds be renewed? | Every 365 days/1 year |
| When must psychotropic meds be renewed? | Every 90 days/3 months |
| When must Schedule II meds be renewed? | Every 30 days/1 month |
| What are the 3 systems of measurement? | Household, apothecary, and metric |
| What are the normal readings for B/P, pulse, and respirations? | 120/80, 60-100, 16-20 |
| 1 cc equals how many mls? | 1 ml |
| 1 tsp equals how many mls? | 5 ml |
| 3 tsps equals how many Tbsps? | 1 Tbsp |
| What is the time window for administering regularly scheduled meds? | 1 hour before and 1 hour after the scheduled time |
| Do PRNs have a time window? | No |
| How must Schedule II meds be documented? | In the MAR, a bound book, and the individual count form.` |
| How must Schedule II meds be disposed of? | They must be brought the pharmacist or police. |
| Can RNs or CRMAs destroy Schedule II meds? | No. |
| How must Schedule II meds be stored? | Under double lock. |
| How often must Schedule II meds be counted? | Daily when in use, weekly when not in use. |
| What is the best practice for counting Schedule II meds? | Counted by every shift. |
| What is the first thing to do before giving meds? | Wash your hands. |
| How do you correct an error in documentation? | Draw one line through, write error, initials, and date above. |
| Can you use white out to cover an error on a MAR or other legal document? | No |
| Where can med info be found? | Internet, PDR, other med reference book, pharmacist, RN |
| What type of med requires taking a pulse before giving? | Cardiotonic meds |
| What are 3 cardiotonic meds? | digitalis, digoxin, lanoxin |
| What are the 4 names all meds have? | Generic, official, brand, and chemical |
| What four places are pulses usually taken? | Radial, carotid, apical, pedal |
| Meds are usually made from what five sources? | Plants, minerals, animals, micro-organisms, factories/labs |
| What are psychotropic meds for? | Mind and mood |
| What are anticonvulsants for? | Decreasing seizure activity |
| What are antihypertensives for? | Reducing blood pressure |
| What are antiarrhythmics for? | Regulating heart beat |
| What is aspirin for? | An antipyretic and anticoagulant |
| What are analgesics for? | Reducing pain |
| How are otic meds given? | In the ears |
| How are optic meds given? | In the eyes |
| What five places can a temp be taken? | Orally, rectally, axillary, brow, ear |
| What are 8 routes for giving meds? | Mouth, rectally, vaginally, subcutaneously, topically, in ear, in eye, inhaled |
| Who is authorized to take med orders by phone? | Only RNs, LPNs, and Pharmacists |
| What three things do you need in order to give meds? | Be certified, have your certification onsite, and have a Dr's order |
| CRMAs can't accept a phone order, but they can accept a... | fax order/script |
| SL | sublingual |
| Metric | meter, gram, Liter |
| Household | T, t, cups |
| Apothecary | grains, drams |
| What 2 shots may CRMAs give? | Insulin and epi-pen |
| Are Schedule I drugs prescribed? | No |
| What does CHF mean? | Congested heart failure |
| Is a refusal considered a med error? | No, but it must be documented. |
| What temp should refrigerated meds be stored at? | 35-41 degrees F |
| What are the 5 classes of controlled substance drugs? | Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V |
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