Question | Answer |
What a the 5 rights in medication administration? | The right client
the right medication
The right dosage
The right time
The right route |
Why should you wear gloves when applying medication? | To prevent contamination & absorption of meds into the skin. To protect the client. |
What are some unexpected reactions to medications that you should be aware of? | Allergies, Hives, Fever, Diarrhea, shortness of breath, dyspnea, swelling of larynx, anaphylactic shock |
What would you report to your supervisor when dealing with meds? | Expired Meds, client not taking meds, Omits dose, unsafe storage, unlabelled meds, client forgetting to take meds |
What does (dtts) mean? | drops |
Medications dissolved into a concentrated sugar are called _________? | Syrups |
Dry powdered drugs that have been formed into a small disc refer to___________? | Tablets |
What are flat discs containing flavoured medication base and are held in mouth where they are dissolved? | Lozenges |
What semi solid material containing medication and applied externally to the skin is called__________/ | Ointment or Cream |
A solid form of medication that is inserted into a body cavity, usually the retum or the vagina refers to______________? | Suppository |
What medication that is located ona small disc or strip and is applied to unbroken skin; this drug is absorbed over a 24 hr period and it called____________? | Transdermal Patch |
A drug, which is dissolved in a liquid containing alcohol, water and flavourings is called an___________? | Elixir |
What is a small cylinder called used for special delivering and which contains a drug that is inhaled called? | Aerosol Inhaler |
How many medications does Tylenol #3 contain? | 2 ( Tylenol & codine) |
What is meant by Extra Strength? | More than the regular strength (mg) but not double |
What is meant by "Double Strength" | Double the normal strength |
Codeine, Morphine, Demerol, Duragesic and dilaudid are examples of__________? | Narcotic Analgesic |
The most common side effect of a narcotic analgesic(Pain Med) is_____________? | Constipation |
Define what "OTC" and what it stands for? | Over the Counter. Medication that can be purchased without a prescription . Ex; Tylenol #1 |
What are adverse effects? | Unexpected & undesired |
Give an example of a Medication could be absorbed into the skin if gloves are not worn when applying to client? | Nitro-Glycerin |
What types of administering medications works faster than oral administrations. | Rectal or Intravenous |
What reason could explain why you should take a medication with milk? | May cause irritation to the lining of the stomach |
Define what "Classification" of a drug is? | The category that the drug/medication is put into according to it's therapeutic & diagnostic value. |
Define what "Trade Name" pf a drug means? | A name also given to a drug/medication by the manufacturers. Also known as the proprietary name. Ex; Tylenol, Advil. Gravol |
Define what a Generic Name of a Drug/Medication is? | The name given to a drug/medication approved by Health Canada. Also known as the official name of the drug. |
What is the purpose of giving medication? | To prevent, treat or promote health |
Why do you take a drug the way a physician order it? | For the best results |
By what systems are drugs excreted by the body? | Urinary & GI(gastro intestinal) |
What does M.A.R. stand for? | Medication
Administration
Record |
Name 5 things that could affect drug action? | Other medications
Weight
Size
Emotional state
gender
illness
sunlight
Age
Alcohol |
A.C.T.I.O.N. is an acronym for what? | Assess,
Contact,
Talk,
Indentify,
Open Chart ,
Note to follow |
What does the term drug compatibility mean? | To take with another drug and it doesn't affect it. |
Topical appication means? | To apply externally |
Rectal administration means? | Inserted into the Rectum |
Parenteral administration means? | By Injection |
Inhalation means? | To inhale into the lungs |
Which route of administration of faster Rectal or Oral? | Rectal |
What does "CPS" stand for? | Compendium of Pharmaceuticals & Specialties |
Would opening a pill bottle be considered part of a PSW's role in assisting a client. | True |
What does it mean when a drug is expired? | No longer effective |
Where should expired medication go to be exposed of? | Take them back to pharmacy |
What are common signs of a reation to medication that you should watch for and report? | Nausea, vomiting, rash, itchy skin, fever, diarrhea, respiratory difficulties |