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AD - ANSWER- right ear (auris dextra) AS - ANSWER- left ear (auris sinistra) AU - ANSWER- both ears (auris uterque) ac - ANSWER- before meals ad lib - ANSWER- as desired ASAP - ANSWER- as soon as possible bid - ANSWER- twice a day c - ANSWER- with cc - ANSWER- cubic centimeter cap - ANSWER- capsule d/c - ANSWER- discontinue dil - ANSWER- dilute or dissolve elix - ANSWER- elixir gm - ANSWER- gram gr - ANSWER- grain gtt - ANSWER- drop h/hr - ANSWER- hour Hs,hs - ANSWER- hour of sleep (bedtime) kg - ANSWER- kilogram L - ANSWER- liter
MAR - ANSWER- medication administration record MDI - ANSWER- metered dose inhaler mEq - ANSWER- milliequivalent mg - ANSWER- milligram ml - ANSWER- milliliter NPO - ANSWER- nothing by mouth OD - ANSWER- right eye (oculus dexter) OS - ANSWER- left eye OU - ANSWER- both eyes OTC - ANSWER- over the counter otic - ANSWER- ear ophth - ANSWER- eye oz - ANSWER- ounce pc - ANSWER- after meals po - ANSWER- by mouth PR - ANSWER- per rectum PRN - ANSWER- as needed q - ANSWER- every q am - ANSWER- every morning qd - ANSWER- every day qh - ANSWER- every hour q 2h - ANSWER- every 2 hours qid - ANSWER- four times a day
what should you use to measure oral medications - ANSWER- medicine cup or metered syringe, or other medical measuring device. aerosol spray - ANSWER- solution that holds the medication suspended until it is dispensed in the form of a mist to spray on the skin. caplet - ANSWER- a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing capsule - ANSWER- the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it dissolves in the stomach. keeps the patient from tasting the medication. cream - ANSWER- semisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin. Elixer - ANSWER- a sweet, good smelling, alcohol based solution in which medications are dissolved, allowing them to be taken in liquid form by mouth. Enteric coated tablet - ANSWER- a hard shell coating on a tablet that keeps the medication from dissolving until it passes through the stomach into the small intestines. Cutting or crushing these tablets will destroy the protective hard shell coating. Gel - ANSWER- a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold medication so it can be applied to the skin. becomes a liquid at body temperature and can be rubbed into the skin. Inhalant - ANSWER- medication forcefully pushed into the lungs via compressed air such as a metered dose inhaler or a disc device. liniment - ANSWER- a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or water and used on the skin. Lotion - ANSWER- A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to the skin. Lozenge - ANSWER- small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or sweet base that holds medication and releases it s the base melts in the mouth. ointment - ANSWER- a semisolid substance for application of medication to the skin or eye where it is absorbed. Paste - ANSWER- a semisolid substance thicker and stiffer than an ointment, containing medications. it is not absorbed as readily as an ointment. The medication may be absorbed from the paste while a portion of the paste remains on the skin. Patch - ANSWER- medication encased in a round, square, or oval disc hat is stuck t the skin, allowing the medication to be absorbed slowly and regularly from the disc into the blood stream through the skin.
Pill - ANSWER- medication in a powder form that is mixed in a bonding material and forced into round, oval, and/or flat shapes for ease of swallowing. Powder - ANSWER- A fine ground form of the medication that may be used for medications to ve swallowed. Solution - ANSWER- liquid containing dissolved medication Suppository - ANSWER- medication mixed in a gelatin or other soft material and shaped like a cone for ease of insertion into the rectum, vagina, or urethra. The gelatin slowly dissolves due to body heat and the medication is released. Suspension - ANSWER- a liquid holding un-dissolved particles of the medication, The liquid must be shaken before giving, which allows the particles to be evenly distributed throughout the liquid. Shaking allows for accurate dosing. Syrup - ANSWER- liquid medications are dissolved in a sugar water to disguise the taste. Tablet - ANSWER- Medication that is a solid and molded into a round or oval shape. can be swallowed whole, chewed, crushed, cut in half (if scored), placed under the tongue or inside the cheek or in the vagina depending on the medication and its action. List the 6 rights - ANSWER- resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation MAR - ANSWER- medication administration record who is the last individual to double check a medication before it is administered to the patient - ANSWER- medication aide ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart medication. What would be the best response? - ANSWER- Notify the RN and have them discuss the medication dosage. what is another name for a prescription? - ANSWER- order who is responsible for assessing, developing and coordinating a plan of care based on the identified health problems and assessment of the client? - ANSWER- RN negligence - ANSWER- The failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances. true or false: personal care aid supervisors, who are non licensed persons may supervise medication aides in some facilities. - ANSWER- true
true or false: when administering meds, you should give meds to clients who do not require assistance first - ANSWER- true before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained - ANSWER- pulse define the term absorption rate - ANSWER- the amount of time it takes the medication to be absorbed in the body. if your client is vomiting what should you do with the medication - ANSWER- hold the med, document the reason, and check with the supervisor 4 types of medication orders are - ANSWER- routine, PRN, sTAT, one time orders meds given on a regular basis - ANSWER- routine what law tracks or controls the use of controlled substances - ANSWER- comprehensive drug abuse prevention control act list the items to check on a PRN order before it is administered to the client - ANSWER- can it be given right now, how often can it be given, the route the med can be given, and check to see if you have the order.. name 3 ways to identify your patient - ANSWER- wrist band, picture, ask them to state their first and last name 1 milliliter is equivalent to how many cc's - ANSWER- 1 you have an order for digoxen 0.25 mg. how should this medication be given? - ANSWER- give two 0.125 mg tablets whats 3 by mouth routes of medication administration - ANSWER- oral, sublingual, buccal where are buccal medications placed? - ANSWER- between the cheek and gum list the three routes that are safe for administration under the scope of practice for the med aide - ANSWER- oral, topical, inhalation who is responsible for determine medication reaction sand documenting allergies - ANSWER- physician, RN, and designated staff who will be checking the MAR medical asepsis - ANSWER- the hygiene practice aimed at destroying pathogens or other organsms after they leave the body.
why is alcohol based hand rub effective and how does it work? - ANSWER- it's less time consuming, doesnt dry out the skin as much, and it kills germs.
