Blister packs
What are the benefits of blister packs?
The benefits of blister packs are convenience,safety, and adherence.
What does systolic and diastolic mean?
Systolic- is the measure of the top number of the pressure force of when your heart contracts and push out blood out of your heart
Diastolic- bottom number is the measure of when your heart relaxes between beats.
What is the recommended Blood sugar lever before and after eating?
Before 4-7 mmol
after 5-10 mmol
What is co-pay for ABC group 1?
25% maximum of 500
What is an EpiPen used for?
it is used to prevent patients with severe allergies from going to anaphylaxis, an extreme reaction that can cause swelling in the airway.
Who typically uses blister packs?
elderly people
What are some ways you can manage your blood pressure?
1. reduce the amount of sodium you eat.
2.diet, exercise
3. Be smoke free
4. if you drink alcohol, limit yourself to no more than 2 drinks a day
what is glucometer used for?
It is used to measure the blood sugar of a diabetic person.
What is the co-pay for alberta blue group 66?
30% maximum of $25
What is different between suspension medication?
you have to calculate the mls by converting the mg given to mls
What is the process of completing a blister pack?
1.print blister pack label
2.gather all the medication
3.have someone check it before you seal it.
How do you measure blood pressure?
1. sit quietly with your fee flat on the floor back resting against the back of the chair.
2. place your arm on the table.
3. The cuff must beat at the level of your heart.
4. The cuff tighten must be two finger.
What is glucagon kit?
It's used to treat severe low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia).Glucagon works by telling your body to release sugar into the bloodstream to bring the blood sugar level back up.
Does RCMP insurance have Dependants
No
how many times can you use EpiPen?
Only one time.
How is blister packs created?
Blister pack is created from rolls of flat sheet or film, filled with the pharmaceutical product and closed on the same equipment.
What are some tips you could give to the patient about measuring blood pressure?
1. Don't cross your leg
2. Don't measure your blood pressure if you are stress
3.Do not measure your blood pressure if you are upset or in paint.
4. Do not smoke or drink caffeine for 30 mins before hand.
what are the symptoms of high blood sugar?
frequent urinating, Always thirsty, fatigue, headache, blurred vision.
What does direct bill and reimbursement mean?
Direct bill- the pharmacy bills the insurance company,the insurance company pay the percent on their card and the remainder will be payed by the member.
Reimburse- the member pays the total prescription cost and sends a claim to the insurance company
What is the section numbers for child welfare?
000
Who invented blister packaging?
Peter green
What are the different measure of blood pressure?
Lower risk: 120/80
Medium risk: 121-139/80-89
High risk: 140/90
What is Dextrose?
Dextrose is used to increased the blood sugar level of a person who have very low blood sugar level.
What are the quantity limits for ABC group 66?
34 days and 100 days.
How do you use EpiPen?
1. Grasp with orange tip pointing downward
2.Remove blue safety cap by pulling straight up
3. place the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh
4. swing and push the auto injector firmly into the thigh until it clicks.
5. Hold firmly in place for 3 second count slowly 1,2,3
6. call 911 after using EpiPen