Unit 1 Flashcards
Nonlegend means a drug that is:
Nonprescription
A side effect:
An unintended response to a drug
The role of the medication aide includes
Monitoring and reporting reactions to a drugs
A medication aide can provide medications under the direction of a
Nurse, Physician, Competent Adult
Most medications are stored in a facility in a
Locked area or container
Medications must be labeled and packaged by the
Pharmacist
Counting controlled substances must be done to
Prevent misuse of the drug
Gloves must be worn whenever there is a chance of
Touching bodily fluids
What does PO mean
by mouth
What does gtt
Drops
Timed release forms of drugs
sustained release
Before giving medication, how many safety checks of the drug, label, and records should be done
3
Which of the following is a medication error. Multiple choice BELOW
A- Not Shaking a liquid when it is marked” Shake well”
B- Not crushing a time release medication
C- Providing a medication one hour before it is scheduled
D- Providing 2 teaspoons of a medication when the label is marked “II t”
Answer is A
Common drug actions include
Reduce inflammation
Which of the following should be reported immediately. Multiple choice BELOW
A- Headache
B- Constipation
C- Seizure
D- Itching
Answer is C
How to fix a med error
Draw one line through it, write error, fix it, initial it
The directions for providing a medication says “give with food”. The resident has an upset stomach and does not want to eat. What do you do?
Do not give the med and notify the person providing direction and monitoring.
What is a meniscus when measuring
Liquid
What are the five rights
Route, Time, Dose, Drug, Person
Safe identification of a resident may include
A picture
A medication is poured into the medicine cup immediately after
The second safety check
When providing medications, you would document after
Providing the medication
When providing medications what should you do to the med cart when you are leaving it?
Lock medications whenever they are not in sight
The underarm are is called the
Axilla
When changing a clean, dry dressing remember to change your gloves just before you:
Put on the clean dressing
When providing ear drops to an adult, the outer ear is pulled
Up and back
Otic means
Ear
Optic means
eye
Why would you crushing a medication be appropriate
When a resident has difficulty swallowing
Oral medications are most commonly absorbed into the blood through
Small Intestine
Drug metabolism most often takes place in the
Liver
Most medications are excreted through the
Kidneys
Signs of an allergic reaction
Rash, swelling, fever, and hives
The passage of substances across and into tissues
Absorption
Process of eliminating or getting rid of substances by the body
Excretion
Polypharmacy
Many drugs
Any reaction of a medication that is unintended
Side effects
Decreased response to a drug after repeated doses, requiring larger doses of medication when given for a long time
Tolerance
The Med Aide is responsible to know the medical information of whom?
Residents he/she is assigned to
Unlawful personal violence toward a resident (for example, forcing residents to take medications despite their wishes) is the definition of what? Multiple choice BELOW
A- abuse
B- neglect
C- assault
D- battery
Answer is D
Which of the following is a reason for a medication aide to suspect a resident may be a victim of physical abuse
They don’t want visitors
Sharing information with others about the resident that could damage the resident’s reputation is the definition of what?
Slander
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma. Multiple choice BELOW
A- euthanasia
B- slander
C- abuse
D- stealing
Answer: Euthanasia
The role of a medication aide
Provide meds by oral route
The part of the skin that contains blood vessels and sweat glands is?
Dermis
The most common side effect of meds applied to the skin is?
Allergic reaction
Substances added to a prescription med to help ingredients
Adjuvant
Harmful, unitended effect of a drug
Adverse reactions
Restlessness, inability to sit still
Akathesia
Severely diminished motor and psychic activity
Akinesia
The air sacs in the lungs
Alveoli
Small sterile glass container contains a single dose
Ampule
Life threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylactic shock
Chest pain by lack of oxygen
Angina Pectoris
Small space before the elbow
Antecubital space
Don’t give a laxative if the resident is showing signs of
Distended, Distention
What is the liquid part of the blood called
Plasma
What is is called when the cancer spreads through the body
Metasis
Factors involved in how a medication reacts in the body
Size, Family traits, Psychological Issues, Gender, and Basal Metabolic Rate
Common pain descriptors
Cramping, Crushing, Squeezing, Throbbing, Sharp, Dull, Pressing, Numb, Radiating, Burning, Shooting, Stabbing, Tingling, and Tender
Non-pharmacological approaches
Exercise, Heat or cold therapy, surgery, relaxation therapy, imagery therapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy, music
Abnormal curvature of the spine that resembles a hunchback
Kyphosis
Condition of severe general loss of bone mass and results in weak and fragile bones
Osteoporosis
Medications used to treat pain
Analgesics, opioid, non-opioid, adjuvent, anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal (NSAIDs), corticosteroids
Three primary elements of pain assessment
Location, Amount, Description
The most popular topical agent is
Triple antibiotic
What is the time frame allowed to pass meds
An hour before and an hour after
Different routes for giving medication
Oral, Topical, Instillation, Inhalation
How much water should you give before and after G-tube meds
30 CC’s
When are the three safety checks
Pull meds out
Ready to open meds
Put meds back in the cart
What are the Beginning and Ending five
Beginning Knock on door, request permission to enter *****IDENTIFY RESIDENT****** Provide Privacy Wash and dry hands Position Maintain Safety
ENDING Position the resident Open the room Record and report Maintain Safety
Dose that is given to adults
Therapeutic Dose
Most common place to take a pulse
Radial pulse by the wrist
What is the spot in your elbow where you to your pulse
Brachial pulse
Where is you Apical Heartbeat located
In your chest
What is polyphagia?
Excessive hunger
