Med Admin Test

Question 1

3 med check

Answer 1

Check MAR to patient chart

1. When pulling med
2. When preparing med
3. Before administration

Question 2

Rules for subq injections

Answer 2

1. 1” away from umbilicus
2. 90° if > 1in adipose
3. 45° if

Question 3

Lopressor generic name

Answer 3

Metoprolol

Question 4

Lopressor classification

Answer 4

Anti-hypertensive/beta blocker

Question 5

Lopressor action

Answer 5

Lower bp by:

Blocking beta and adrenergic receptors

Question 6

Lopressor side effects

Answer 6

Hypotension

Bradycardia

Question 7

Lopressor assessments

Answer 7

Check bp and hr

Hold if systolic below 100

Hold if hr below 50

Question 8

Digoxin generic

Answer 8

Lanoxin

Question 9

Digoxin classification

Answer 9

Anti-arrhythmic

Question 10

Digoxin action

Answer 10

Lowers hr

Strengthens contractions

Question 11

Digoxin side effects

Answer 11

Bradycardia

Question 12

Digoxin assessments

Answer 12

Check apical pulse

Hold if below 60

Question 13

Lasix generic

Answer 13

Furosemide

Question 14

Lasix classification

Answer 14

Loop diuretic

Question 15

Lasix action

Answer 15

Blocks sodium reabsorption

Question 16

Lasix side effects

Answer 16

1. Hypokalemia
2. Hypotension
3. Dehydration

Question 17

Lasix assessments

Answer 17

1. Check K (3.5-5.5)
2. Check bp
3. Monitor I/o and weight

Question 18

Keflex generic

Answer 18

Cephalexin

Question 19

Keflex classification

Answer 19

Antibiotic/anti-infective

Question 20

Keflex action

Answer 20

Attaches to cell membrane

Question 21

Keflex side effects

Answer 21

Anaphylaxis

Question 22

Keflex assessments

Answer 22

1. Check for allergies to penicillin and cephalosporins

Check for SOB, itching, rash, wheezing for 72 hrs

Question 23

Signs of hypoglycemia

Answer 23

Cold sweats
Nausea
Anxiety
Shakiness
Weakness
Tachycardia
Delirium

Question 24

How fast does short acting insulin work?

Answer 24

30 min

Question 25

How long before nph works?

Answer 25

60-90 min

Question 26

Classification of hypoglycemia?

Answer 26

70mg/dL

Question 27

7 rights

Answer 27

Patient
Med
Dose
Route
Time
Documentation
Reason