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Medication/Diseases
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| _________________ medications are those that typically can be bought without a doctor's order and include vitamin supplements, herbal remedies, and commonly used medications such as Tylenol and Benadryl. | Over the Counter |
| __________ medications are generally drugs or chemicals whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government, such as illicitly used drugs or prescription medications. | Controlled |
| What is a PRN medication? | Medication as needed |
| __________can last up to two or more weeks and manifest as a feeling of hopelessness or even self-destruction. | Depression |
| What is another name for bipolar disorder? | Manic Depression |
| What are the two main types of anxiety disorders? | Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
| What are the 4 outcomes that may occur when a drug is taken? | 1. Desired Effect 2.Side effects 3.Adverse reaction 4. No appearent effect |
| What is bioavailability? | how quickly and how much of a drug reaches its intended target (or site) of action |
| Which of the following is "the name given by the federal government" to a drug? | generic name |
| Which of the following is "the name given by the manufacturer" to a medication? | Trade name and brand name |
| What does the pharmacy abbreviation DAW stand for? | Dispense as Written |
| True or False the MAR is part of the transcribing Triangle | True |
| What are the 8 Rights of Medication Administration? | Right resident Right medication Right dose Right time Right route Right documentation Right to know Right to refuse |
| What is the condition called when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or does not properly use insulin? | Diabetes |
| What is a hormone that converts glucose (sugar) into energy for the body? | Insulin |
| In regards to the chain of infection, which of the following is defined as a place where the pathogen lives and grows? | Reservor |
| Due to frequent interactions, what disease are assisted living residents at risk of developing? | Gastrointestinal infection |
| What items would a physician include in an insulin order? | number of units, type of insulin, when insulin is to be given, and the route |
| True or False: The aging process is most likely to have skin changes that could lead to an inability to regulate body temperature. | True |
| Sliding scale insulin is | specific of insulin to be given based on fasting blood sugar result |
| According to the Department of Health Services’ survey results, which of the following is involved in the highest number of core issues? | medication errors |
| Single vial of insulin can be given to how many individuals | One individual |
| Why are quality checks performed on glucometers? | to ensure the readings are accurate for each individual |
| Can uncontrolled diabetes lead to amputation? | Yes |
| What kind of documentation do you need to adminster a PRN Medication? | the time administered, your initials on the med sheet, why you gave the medication and its effectiveness in progress note |
| Insulin is a hormone and regulates the metabolism of ________________. | Carbohydrates |
| What is the most common epidemic in assisted living? | Influenza |
| What are the Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia | Clamy and shaky |
| Medications that are labeled by their chemical name are considered what? | generic |
| What is the medical term for "high blood sugar"? | Hyperglycemia |
| What disease is a major cause of admission to a care facility? | Dementia |
| When should documentation be recorded? | Immediately after giving care |
| Which of the following does Medicare Part B cover? | doctors services |
| What is the number of days a resident can be held for a short-term acute episode? | 14 days |
| What must medication disposal records include? | The amount of medicaton being disposed |
| What should you do when you open a new vial of insulin? | Write the date the vial was first opened |
| Where should all medications be stored in? | locked storage room |
| True or false: a filled syringe should be measured below the line of the black mark | False: above |
| Hypoglycemia refers to | Low Blood Sugar |
| What kind of wound is a stage IV wound? | a deep open wound |
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