Orals/Liquids

Question 1

Dispense _____ patient’s meds at a time.

Answer 1

One

Question 2

T/F You should handle the meds.

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

With stock bottles:

Answer 3

Empty into container cap, then med cup.

Question 4

For blister packs:

Answer 4

Place cup under & pop out.

Question 5

All dry meds can go in the same cup. T/F?

Answer 5

True - unless there’s a special action for one.

Question 6

If a special action is required?

Answer 6

Place in separate, specially marked cup as a reminder.

Question 7

T/F you should crush entereic coated/controlled release meds?

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

Crushed meds may be mixed into a delivery vehicle such as:

Answer 8

Applesauce or Jam. Give a water chaser! Sugar-free for diabetics.

Question 9

You should hold the label of the med where when pouring liquids?

Answer 9

In the palm of your hand. Avoid running onto label.

Question 10

Pour liquids @

Answer 10

Eye level.

Question 11

Measure volume @

Answer 11

Bottom of meniscus.

Question 12

T/F you should return excess to the bottle.

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

Some droppers are calibrated by ______ while some are calibrated by ______.

Answer 13

Volume/Dose

Question 14

Mix liquid meds with:

Answer 14

Juice to disguise taste. Sugar-free for diabetics.