Basic Knowledge

Question 1

What are the types of effects for medication

Answer 1

Desired Effect (cure) 
No effect 
Side effect (mild ) 
Adverse Effect (harmful) 
Allergic reaction (Rash / hives) 
Anaphylactic reaction ( 911 emergencies)

Question 2

Drug to Drug interactions

Answer 2

• can have a negative or positive effect

can enhance , diminish and alter how drug works

Question 3

Controlled Medication

Answer 3

• medication that is habit forming
• must be recounted when keys change to next person
• drugs that cause addiction
  ex. opioids

Question 4

Non controlled Medication

Answer 4

• not habit forming
• Over the Counter (OTC)
• Prescribers order

Question 5

Liquid medication Measurements

Answer 5

1 tsp = 5cc = 5 mL
1 tbsp = 15cc = 15mL
1 oz = 30cc = 30 mL
cc = mL

Question 6

What’s inside a prescribers order ?

Answer 6

• 5 rights
• date of the order + expiration date
• special instructions
• signature of prescriber

Question 7

Alternative Medicine

Answer 7

• natural or plant based treatments

Question 8

Documents needed for Medication Administration

Answer 8

• prescribers order
• Medication Administration Record ( MAR)
• Pharmacy label
  all 3 have to match before giving meds

Question 9

Process of a drug patent

Answer 9

Chemical name ( molecular structure) –> Generic Name ( acetaminophen) –> Brand Name (Tylenol)

Question 10

5 rights

Answer 10

right person 
right time 
right drug 
right dosage 
right route 
should be on prescribers order , MAR and pharmacy label

Question 11

Use PPE when

Answer 11

dealing with blood, bodily fluids , cuts, nose + mouth