Metric/ Household

Question 1

Metric system

Answer 1

A decimal system of standard weight and measures. Milliliters, cubic centimeter, grams, and milligrams

Question 2

Household

Answer 2

System is based on common measuring devices- teaspoon and tablespoons

Question 3

Medication order

Answer 3

Use metric system because measurements more accurate and universal

Question 4

1cc

Answer 4

1ml

Question 5

1tsp

Answer 5

5cc and 5ml

Question 6

3tsp

Answer 6

1TBSP=15 cc= 15 ml= 1/2oz

Question 7

2TBSP =

Answer 7

1 oz=30cc=30 ml

Question 8

CC

Answer 8

Cubic centimeter

Question 9

mL

Answer 9

Milliliter

Question 10

g or gm

Answer 10

gram

Question 11

1 gm= ——mg

Answer 11

1 gm = 1000mg

Question 12

Medication must include

Answer 12

1. clients name
2. date of order
3. Name medication
4. Dosage ( how much, how often, how long)
5. Administration instructions including route
6. Signatures of authorized practitioners

Might also include

• any refills authorized
• if substation authorized

Question 13

Pharmacy label

Answer 13

1.Pharmacy information
2. Date madication filled
3. Prescription number
4. Physician / prescriber name
5. Client name
6. Medication name, dose administration instruction
7. Expiration date= 1 yr from filled
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-might have number of pills

Question 14

Pharmacy label might includ

Answer 14

• number of tablets filled
• substitution information
• refills authorized
• manufacturer
• pharmacist initiated
• Special instruction

Question 15

All medications must be ordered by licensed practitioner

Answer 15

This includes both prescription and non -prescription (otc) medication

Question 16

Qmap can’t take a telephone order

Answer 16

Order must be fax or written

Question 17

Licensed nurses can or can’t take a order over phone or verbally?

Answer 17

They can take a TO or VO

Question 18

TO

Answer 18

Over the phone order

Question 19

VO

Answer 19

Verbal order

Question 20

TO and VO must be singed in how many days?

Answer 20

14 days

Question 21

VO and TO cant be signed by

Answer 21

MA or unlicensed office staff

Question 22

Signed orders are required

Answer 22

-Add medication, change an existing order, DC a med.

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Question 23

Can a Pharmacy labels be used as a prescription?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

The pharmacy has delivered an antibiotic for your client. You may administer the medication without a signed physician order, because the pharmacy has the order?

Answer 24

False

Question 25

There is a physician order for vitamin C 1000 mg by mouth daily. The label on the front of the container states vitamin C 1000mg. What will you do next?

Answer 25

Do whatever instructions are transcribed on MAR

Question 26

Amoxicillin 500mg one capsule bid. Fill 20 capsules. Which part or parts of the order are missing?

Answer 26

Route and duration

Question 27

How many CC’s of Maslow will you administer if the order is for 15 ml Maalox?

Answer 27

15cc

Question 28

XL behind the name of the medication is abbreviation for “exstra long. “ True or False?

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Ml not equal to

Answer 29

Mg

Question 30

Please read the label carefully to be sure your are measuring the right thing

Answer 30

read quantity

Question 31

Alway

Answer 31

1. Use metric system
2. Use oral measures syringe for liquids
3. Please cup on solid surface
4. Always measure with Ml or mg
5. Consult pharmacy with questions

Question 32

Coumadin

Answer 32

Is a blood thinner medication that needs to be updated immediately when the new physician order is received

Question 33

Six components of physician order

Answer 33

1. Clients full name
2. Date of the order
3. Name of medication
4. Dose and administration information
5. Route of administration
6. Physician signature

Question 34

Dosage

Answer 34

Size
Frequency how often
Duration