Medication Management

Question 1

A medication is prescribed to be given at 08:00 hours. What time range would be considered to be ‘on time’ for this medication?

Answer 1

½ hour either side of 08:00; therefore 07:30–08:30hrs

Question 2

What should be assessed prior to administering an antihypertensive medication?

Answer 2

Blood pressure

Question 3

What influences the rate of absorption of a medication?

Answer 3

Route, medication form

Question 4

What are 3 examples of amedication form?

Answer 4

Transdermal patch, liquid, suppository, pessary, tablet/ capsule, injection

Question 5

When do you sign foradministering a drug?

Answer 5

After administration

Question 6

What is the activeingredient inStemetil?

Answer 6

Prochlorperazine

Question 7

What is thelatinterm foras required/ as needed?

Answer 7

Prore nata

Question 8

What is the medication that is used to treat anaphylaxis?

Answer 8

Adrenaline

Question 9

What are the signs and symptomsofanaphylaxis?

Answer 9

Hypotension, tachycardia, rash, facial/ tongue/ throat swelling, flushed/ pale skin, wheezing

Question 10

What are 3 forms of patient identification check?

Answer 10

MRN
Photograph
Birthday