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Module 10
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are some of the Rights of medication administration? | Right: medication, person, dose, route, time, day, reason, expiry date and documentation. |
| Why would you wear gloves when applying medication? | Hygiene and to avoid absorption into your skin. |
| What are adverse reactions to medication that you should be aware of? | |
| What would you report to your supervisor when dealing with meds? | If they were expired, if client refuses to take them or can't themselves, reactions, effectiveness, is instructions don't match and if they are taking OTC medication that has not been reported. |
| What is a syrup? | A medication that is dissolved into a concentrated sugar. |
| What are drops? | A liquid medication, in a special container that allows one drop at a time to be administered. |
| What are tablets? | They are dry powdered drugs that have been formed into small discs. |
| What are lozenges? | Are flat discs containing medication in a flavored base and are held in the mouth until dissolved. |
| What is ointment or cream? | Is a semi-solid material containing medication, which is applied externally to skin. |
| MAR | Medication Administration Record |
| What are the differences between Assist and Administer? | Assist is to help, Administer is to give directly |
| What is a suppository? | A solid form of medication that is inserted into a body cavity, usually the rectum or vagina. |
| What is a transdermal disc or patch? | A medication that is located on a small disc or strip that is applied to unbroken skin; this drug is absorbed over a 24 hour period. |
| What is an elixir? | A drug that is dissolved in a liquid containing alcohol, water and flavorings. |
| What is a puffer/inhaler or MDI? | It is a small cylinder used as a special delivery system, which contains a drug that is inhaled through the mouth in specifically measured and metered doses. |
| What is the PSW role in assisting with medications? | Reminding, bringing meds to client, reading labels, loosening lids etc, provide fluids, check dosage, and supervising clients. |
| What information is on a prescription label? | Pharmacy name, date filled, prescription warning labels, ohysician name, refill #, name and dose, client name. |
| OTC | over the counter |
| Classification | Grouping medications by similarities. |
| Trade Name | Name given to a drug by the manufacturer, the propriety name. |
| Generic Name | Name given to a drug approved by Health Canada, also known as the official name of drug. |
| What is the purpose of giving medications? | prevention, cure, treatment and relief of a symptom. |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| bid | 2 times a day |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| stat | at once, immediately |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| prn | when necessary |
| OU | both eyes |
| po | by mouth |
| What 5 things that could affect drug action? | Age, body size, gender, genetic factors, emotional state and physical condition. |
| What does A.C.T.I.O.N stand for? | Assess situation, Contact supervisor, talk to family, Identify how you can help, Open chart and document, Note to follow up. |
| What is topical application mean? | Applied to external skin or mucous membranes. |
| What is parenteral administration mean? | It is liquid medication that is injected. |
| What are common signs of an allergic reaction you should look for when giving medications? | nasal drainage, swollen or puffy eyes, skin rashes, swelling, wheezing, weakness, nausea, vomiting and symptoms of anaphalaxis. |
| What organ does the medication metabolize in? | The Liver |
| AC | Before meals |
| PC | After meals |
| HS | Hours of Sleep |
| SL | Under the tongue |
| What is meant by empty stomach? | 1 hour before a meal and 2 hours after a meal. |
| Side effect to medication: | A predictable effect, generally harmless. |
| Adverse effect to medication: | A dangerous and unwanted effect of a medication. |
Created by:
Katie A
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