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Maine CRMA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Units of measure for BP | Mmhg |
| Zyrtec is categorized as what drug classification | Antihistamine |
| Lipitor is categorized as what drug classification | Antihyperlipidemic |
| Augmentin is categorized as what drug classification | Antibiotic |
| Prednisone is categorized as what drug classification | Corticosteroid |
| Naproxen is categorized as what drug classification | NSAID |
| Zyprexa is categorized as what drug classification | Antipsychotic |
| Ambien is categorized as what drug classification | Sedative |
| Who is responsible for counting schedule II drugs | All CRMAs, anyone touching med-cart, delivery driver, pharmacist, nurse |
| Medications marked for "external use only" shall be... | Kept separate from any medications to be taken internally |
| Prescriptions must include: | Number, expiration date, name, strength, dose of drug, date of issue, date of earliest refill, directions for use, patient's full name, name or prescribing practitioner, appropriate accessory and predation instruction, name and address of pharmacy. |
| True or False CRMAs may accept a telephone order | FALSE |
| True or False FAX orders are acceptable as long as they are signed by physician | TRUE |
| List the 8 rights of medication administration | RIGHT: Resident Medication Dose Route Time To know To refuse Documentation |
| Medications must be delivered to ________ _________ to be destroyed when no longer in circulation. | Police station |
| *ac | Before meals |
| *pc | After meals |
| AD | RIGHT ear |
| AU | Both ears |
| AS | Left ear |
| AD lib | AS patient desires |
| BID | Twice daily |
| cap | Capsule |
| tab | Tablet |
| cc | Cubic centimeters |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| dr | Dram |
| G,GM or gm | Gram |
| gtt(s) | Drops |
| HS | At bedtime or 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 or prn | AS needed or per required need |
| Q or q | Every |
| D or d | Day |
| QID or qid | Four times daily |
| TID or tid | Three times daily |
| QOD or qod | Every other day |
| sc or sq | Subcutaneous |
| SL or sl | Sublingual |
| Stat | At once |
| supp | Suppository |
| susp | Suspension |
| Tinct or tc | Tincture |
| T or TBS | Tablespoon |
| t or tsp | Teaspoon |
| U | Unit |
| ung or oint | Ointment |
| i or ii | One or two |
| pc | After meals |
| mEq | Millie equivalents |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| Ca | Calcium |
| Cl | Chloride |
| APAP | Acetaminophen |
| 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 | Nitroglycerin |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| SSKI | Saturated solution of potassium iodine |
| One teaspoon equals ___ cc | 5cc |
| One tablespoon equals ___ cc | 15cc |
| One ounce equals ____cc | 30cc |
| One cup equals _____cc | 240cc |
| TRUE OR FALSE: Antipsychotic medications may be given as a PRN only without a standing daily order | FALSE |