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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are live virus vaccines | the microorganism is alive but attenuated in the laboratory , examples include , MMR, smallpox , varicella and yellow fever |
| process for checking for the right medication | finding correct medication, give brand name , make sure you have the right medication , which include the correct form |
| when do you check the medication label against the order | during the process of checking for the right medication |
| what rights are checked prior to administrating a medication | ask patient or guardian to state their full name and date of birth |
| what are the administration technique when administrating a transdermal patch | write the time and date on the patch, wear gloves , remove old patch fold sticky part tg and discard , clean skin |
| how should a medical assistant apply a topical medication | wear gloves , use a sterile applicator, rub creams; pat lotions, apply ointment with applicator |
| what is VIS | vaccine information statements |
| what should be charted when giving a VIS to a patient | vaccine name, dose route, site , along with other information in the patients health record |
| as a medical assistant how do you give medication via nasal route, how would it be documented | drugs are breathed in through the nasal mucous membrane , it should be documented as intranasal |
| how do you prepare oral medication | wash hands, select right medication from the storage, check each medication label against the order, check for the right name , route, & form , check expiration |
| what type of needle and syringe should be used when giving an intradermal injection | 25–27 gauge, Typically a 1 mL syringe, most commonly a tuberculin (TB) syringe |
| what part of a needle attachs or screws into the syringe | needle hub |
| what is lumen | hollow space inside the needle |
| multidose vials are good for how long | 28 days |
| how far apart should 2 intradermal injections should be | 8–10 centimeters (approximately 3–4 inches) |
| what are the advantages of parenteral medication administration | offers rapid, often immediate, onset of action, making it ideal for emergencies. |
| what would you do if you are giving a IM injection and hit a bone? | pull the needle out about one- quarter inch and give the medication |
| what is the tuberculin skin test (TST) | a diagnostic tool used to detect infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) |
| what is two step TST testing | testing twice in case the pt had a false- negative test , retesting can help the body remember the infection |
| what is the reasons you would get a false- negative TST result | this means the person may have not reacted to the test even tho the pt is infected with tuberculosis |
| when giving a 0.5 SUBQ injection at a 45 degree entry what type of needle and syringe is used | 5/8 inch needle , 3ml (most common) 1 ml could be used |
| what is a deltoid site and how is it used | triangle shaped muscle located near the shoulder and upper arm this site is used to give a small volume aqueous medications |
| air lock technique and how is it preformed | remove the bubbles in the syringe and measure the exact amount of medications needed, add 0.2-0.5 mL of air into syringe ,when shot is given the medication is givin first then air, (locking it) |
| signs & symptoms of anaphylaxis | severe breathing difficulties, throat/tongue swelling, wheezing, low blood pressure, hives, and shock |
| what is a tuberculin blood test | detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by measuring immune response to bacteria. |
| what are the nine rights of medication administration | right medication, dose, route, time, patient, education , right to refuse, right technique and documentation |
| how would you give medication on an empty stomach | Administer the medication at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. This ensures no food interferes with absorption in the digestive tract. |
| when giving a 0.5 SUBQ injection at a 90 degree entry what type of needle and syringe is used | 23-27 guage, 1/2 inch |
| when administrating acetaminophen PO tablets what element is included in the documentation | Medication name (acetaminophen) ,Dose ,Route (PO – oral),Time given ,Patient assessment (as needed), Allergies ,Instructions given to patient |
| how do you select an appropriate injection site | Free of lesions, rashes, scars, bruising, or infection, Type of injection (ID, SubQ, IM) Amount of medication Patient’s age, size, and muscle mass |
| how can you reduce pain and anxiety with injections | Use the smallest appropriate needle size Allow alcohol to dry completely before injection Insert needle quickly and smoothly Keep muscles relaxed (important for IM) |
| what is the technique when giving an injection | Verify order and patient Perform hand hygiene and apply gloves Prepare medication using aseptic technique Identify and clean site with antiseptic insert needle at correct angle |
| how can you minimize the pain with injections | insert SUBQ and IM needles swiftly, inject at a rate of 10 seconds per 1mL , remove needle quickly using the same angle as the entry |
| what is the techniuqe for giving enoxaparin (lovenox) | Do NOT expel the air bubble in prefilled syringe Do NOT aspirate before injection Do NOT massage the site after injection |
| Aspirate: | To withdraw fluid using suction. |
| Diluent | : A liquid substance that dilutes or lessens. |
| form | physical characteristics of a medication |
| guage | The inner measurement of a hollow space in a needle. |
| induration | The hardening of a normal, soft tissue. |
| local | Affecting the area where applied. |
| Precipitate: | Solid particles that settle out of a liquid. |
| Reconstituted: | A dried substance (powder). |
| route | the means by which a drug enters the body |
| systemic | affecting the entire body |
| viscosity | Resistance to flow; the thicker the liquid, the higher the viscosity. |
| wheal | a raised mark on the skin |
| vaccine contains dead microorganisms | inactivated |
| vaccine contains a live but weakened microorganisms | attenuated |
| vaccine contains full strength dose of tetanus vaccine and acellular pertussis | DTaP |
| vaccine contains full strength dose of tetanus vaccine and a smaller dose of diphtheria vaccine | Td |
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