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CRMA RECERT

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BM   Bowel Movement  
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BP   Blood Pressure  
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c w/a line over it   With  
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CBC   Complete Blood Count  
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DSD   Dry Sterile Dressing  
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Het   Hematocrit  
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Hgb   Hemoglobin  
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MAR   Medication Adm inistration Record  
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NPO   Nothing By Mouth  
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I&O   Intake and Output  
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IV   Intravenous  
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noc   Night  
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OTC   Over The Counter  
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PO or po   By Mouth  
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PR   Per Rectum  
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ROM   Range of Motion  
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Tx   Treatment  
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S w/a line over it   Without  
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TPR   Temperature, Pulse & Respiration  
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VS   Vital Signs  
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Wgt   Weight  
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c/o   Complaint of  
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FSBS   Finger Stick Blood Sugar  
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FBS   Fasting Blood Sugar  
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ac   Before Meals  
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SL or sl   Sublingual  
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gr   Grain  
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i or ii*   One or Two  
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pc*   After Meals  
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mEq   Milli Equivalents  
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ASA   Aspirin  
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Ca   Calcium  
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Cl   Chloride  
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APAP   Acetaminophe4n  
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DSS   Colace  
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FeSO4   Ferrous Sulfate  
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H2O   Water  
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H2O2   Hydrogen Peroxide  
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I   Iodine  
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K   Potassium  
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KI   Potassium Iodine  
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KCL   Potassium Chloride  
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LiCO3   Lithium Carbonate  
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MG   Magnesium  
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MOM   Milk of Magnesia  
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MS   Morphine Sulfate  
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Na   Sodium  
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NaCL   Sodium Chloride  
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NS   Normal Saline  
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NTG   Nitroglycerine  
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O2   Oxygen  
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SSKI   Saturated solution of Potassium Iodine  
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N & V   Nausea & Vomiting  
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AD   right ear  
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AS   left ear  
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AU   both ears  
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ad lib   as patient desires  
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bid or BID   two times per day  
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cap   capsule  
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cc   cubic centimeter  
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d/c or D/C   discontinue  
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GM or gm or G   gram  
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gtt(s)   drop(s)  
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HS   hour of sleep  
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I.U.   international units  
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Mcg   microgram  
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mg   milligrams  
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ml   milliliter  
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OD   right eye  
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OS   left eye  
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OU   both eyes  
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oz   ounce  
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prn   as needed  
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Q or q   every  
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qd or QD   once a day  
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qh   every hour  
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q2H, q4H, q8H   every 2,4,8 hours  
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qhs   every night at bedtime  
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qid or QID   four times a day  
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qod or QOD   every other day  
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susp   suspension  
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tab   tablet  
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Tinct. or tc   tincture  
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T or Tbs   tablespoon  
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t or tsp   teaspoon  
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U or Unit   unit  
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ung or oint   ointment  
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i or ii (with or without a line over it)   one or two  
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pc (with or without a line over it)   after meals  
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mEq   milli equivalents  
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Amphetamine   Cerebral stimulant  
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Analgesic   pain reliever  
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Antacid   prevents or relieves gastric distress  
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Antianxiety (Benzodiazepines)   prevents or relieves anxiety  
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Antiarrhythmic (Heart Rhythm Regulators)   prevents or relieves irregular heartbeat  
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Antiasthmatic (Bronchodilator)   prevents or relieves respiratory distress  
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Antibiotic   resolves infection  
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Anticoagulant   prevents blood clotting  
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Anticonvulsant (Antiepileptics)   prevents or controls seizures  
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Antidepressant   prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression  
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Antidiabetic   controls diabetes, decreases blood sugar  
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Antidiarrheal   controls diarrhea  
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Antiemetic   controls nausea and vomiting  
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Antifungal   resolves fungal infection  
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Antihistamine   relieve allergic symptoms  
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Antihyperlipidemic   decreases cholesterol and triglycerides  
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Antihypertensive   controls high blood pressure  
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Anti-inflammatory: Steroid   Decreases inflammation, swelling, pain; naturally occurring hormone  
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Anti-inflammatory: NSAID   Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, synthetic  
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Anti-ovulant   prevents ovulation, birth control medication  
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Antiparkinson   controls tremors which are symptoms of Parkinson's disease  
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Antipruritic   relieves itching  
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Antipsychotic (Neuroleptics)   controls systems of psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia  
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Antipyretic   reduces fever  
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Antispasmodic   prevents muscle spasms  
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Antitussive (Cough Suppressant)   relieves cough  
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Cardiac Drugs   drugs which slow and regulate the heartbeat  
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Coagulants   causes blood to clot  
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Decongestant   relieves congestion  
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Diuretic   relieves fluid retention  
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Electrolyte Supplement   replaces depleted body chemicals  
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Emetic   causes vomiting  
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Expectorant   loosens secretions so they can be coughed up  
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Hormonal Replacements   replaces hormones in the body  
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Hypnotic (Sedative)   causes sleep  
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Laxative (Cathartic)   causes bowel movement  
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Miotic   causes constriction of the pupil of the eye  
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Muscle Relaxant   Relaxes skeletal muscle  
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Psychotropic   any mind altering drug, i.e. antipsychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, hypnotics  
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Stool Softener   draws fluid into the GI tracts to soften stool  
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Sulfa Drugs   treats urinary tract infection  
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Vaccine   prevents disease  
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Vasodilator   relaxes and dilates blood vessels  
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Vitamin Supplement   replaces vitamins  
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ASA   aspirin  
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kg   kilogram  
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L   liter  
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mm   millimeters  
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1 teaspoon = _____cc   5cc  
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1 tablespoon = _____tsp = _____cc   3 tsp, 15 cc  
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1 ounce = ___tbl = _____cc   2 tbl, 30 cc  
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1 kilogram = ________grams   1000  
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1 gram = ______milligrams   1000  
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1 milligram = _____micrograms   1000  
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0.5 grams = ____grams = _____ milligrams   1/2 grams, 500 milligrams  
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65 milligrams = ___grain   1 grain  
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1 liter = ______ milliliters   1000  
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1 meter = ______ millliliters   1000  
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liter measures ______   volume  
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meter measures _______   length  
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gram measures _______________    
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When admininstering meds, the labels need to be checked against the MAR 3 times before med is passed. these are:   Before pouring the med Immediately after pouring the med Before administering med  
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the 4 links in the chain of infection are?   a germ a place for germ to live a susceptible hosta way for the germ to enter the host  
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what are three different ways a germ can enter host:   direct contact Indirect contact Airborne contact  
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the 7 rights of medication administration are:   right person, right med, right dose, right time, right route, right to know, right to refuse  
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What is the 8th right of med administration?   the right documenation  
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Sources of medication are   plants, animals, minerals, factories, microorganmisms  
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What 3 places do Schedule II drugs need to be recorded?   MAR, Individual Narcotic Record, Bound Book  
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How many days does a physician have to sign and return a telephone order   5 Working days  
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Name 2 requirements of diabetes insulin training   Foot care insulin storage  
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Orders of psychotropic meds are approved for how long   3 months or 90days  
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How are scheduled II drugs stored   Under double lock in a separate locked box with in the med cabinet or an approved double locked cabinet attached to the wall  
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Destruction of meds must take place with in how many days   60 days  
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How are external meds stored   Separate from meds to be taken internally  
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who determines that a resident may administer his or her own meds   a team of people. the resedent, the reseidents legal representative, licensed practitioner, and the facility reprsentative  
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who is allowed to take telephone orders   RN,LPN or Pharmacist only  
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how many days does a pharmacist have to replace a soiled label   2 working days  
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who is allowed to teach the use of a breathing apparatus   Anyone qualified or an expert in the field  
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who has ultimate responsibility to ensure all meds are passed in a safe and proper manner   The administrator  
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name two items that must be on a prescription label   expiration date, prescription number  
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how often do scheduled meds have to be counted if not in use, but stored in the building   at least weekly  
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what type of book do scheduled II drugs have to be documented in besides the MAR.   Bound Book  
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Can meds be borrowed from one resident to the next   No  
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Can paper med cups be reused   No  
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When an RN teaches an inservice, where must the documentation be filed   In the employee file  
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If a resident goes out on a LOA for less then 72 hours, can the meds be repackaged.   Yes  
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When urine testing is required, where is the urine disposed of.   Toilet  
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How often must a CRMA be recertified   Every two years  
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If a resident needs to take 2tsp of maalox how many ml do you give   10 ml  
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If a resident drinks 8 oz of juice at breakfast, how many cc is this   240cc  
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If the order reads give Tylenol 500mg and the container says that they are 250mg each how many do you give.   Two  
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An order is written for Antivert 25mg po tid The label reads 10 mg per tablet how many tablets do you give   2 and a 1/2  
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Phenobarb elixir 10mg po is ordered. The elixir comes prepared as 20mg/5cc How much elixer do you give    
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If an order says to give Tylenol 400mg twice a day what will the total daily dose be   800 mg  
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If the order says to give Robitussin 30cc how many ml is this    
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If the order says to give Robitussin 30cc how many ounces is this   one oz  
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If an order says give 2 tsp how many mls is this   10  
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An order written for Zoloft 25mg and you have 50mg on hand how many are you going to give   half  
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An order is written for ASA 81mg one po daily what is the total daily doesage   81 mg  
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If the order reads Antivert 25 mg and you have 5mg on hand, how many tablets will you give   5  
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How many tsp are in an ounce   6  
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How many TBS are in an ounce   2  
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How many (DSSP) Double tsp are in an ounce   3  
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What is missing Altrace 20 mg 1 tab for hyper tention   route and time  
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What is missing Digoxin 2 tablets qd po for bad heart   dosage  
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What is missing Methicillin 500mg q6h for bronchitis   route and length of time to give  
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What is missing Liquid Antacid 30cc q4h prn for heart burn   route and how many doses allowed in 24hrs  
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What is missing Tylenol 325 mg 1-2 tablets po prn q4h for fever, headache, pain   it can not say 1-2 it has to clearly say one or two  
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Rita Booth is given the for pills which belong to her room mate Ruth A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. wrong person B.Med effects in wrong persons body C. Properly identifying the right person  
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John received his 8pm Ambien at 8am. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. Wrong time B. sedative effect C. Administrating at correct time  
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Staff gave Mike 20cc of liquid Phenobarbital. Order read 2.0cc A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. Wrong dosage B. OVERDOSE C.Paying strict attention to the amount ordered  
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Diamox given instead of Diuril A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. Wrong med B. Side effects C. Check label against MAR ever time  
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The medication is ordered q12h and is scheduled to be given at 8am and 5pm A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. wrong time B. to close in time C. med should be given in an equally spaced 24hr period  
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Mary was given 80 mg of Prolixin instead of 80 mg of pepcid. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. wrong med B. side effects of med C. reading label and comparing to MAR  
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Depakote order changed from 2 pills of 300mg to 3 pills of 300mg on Jan 3. On Feb 1, it is noted that 2 pills have been being giving. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. wrong transcription B. underdosing C. make sure transcribed properly, everyone notified and label changed if necessary.  
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ry, the new CRMA, ask Bob(the client) which one of the ladies is Rita Burke, because she does not know her. A. Type of error____________________ B. Danger to client_________________ C. Prevent this by __________________   A. breach in confidentiality B. could be disastrous C. Check picture in the MAR book.  
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An a typical pulse is taken on the wrist True or False   False  
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An apical pulse is taken by using 2 fingers over the pulse site. True or False   False  
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A normal adult pulse range is 60-100 True or False   True  
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A body temperature is 98.6 True or False   True  
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A normal BP reading could be 110/72   True  
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A normal adult respiration count is 28.32 True or False   False  
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If you are unable to obtain a BP reading after pumping and delating the cuff,you can re-inflate the cuff on the same arm immediately. True or False   False  
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It is ok to take a pulse for 15 sec and multiply it by 4 when not in an emergency situation. True or False   False  
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BP should be taken on a bare armor through a very thin fabric sleeve. True or False   True  
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A radial pulse is taken on the wrist. True or False   True  
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sol   Solution  
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