I need this now
All PRN's must have this. (hint. It comes from the DR.)
What is an Order?
By Mouth
What is PO?
Diabetes occurs when our bodies do produce enough of or our bodies can no longer effectively use this enzyme.
What is insulin?
This federal regulation ensures a client's right to privacy
What is HIPPA?
True/False: we need an order to check a vital sign?
What is false.
All PRNS must have these 2 exacts. No ranges here.
What are exact times to be administered (q4h) and dose (1 tablet)
As needed
What is PRN?
When blood sugar is too low, it is called this.
What is hypoglycemia?
Schedule 2 drugs require special storage because they have high potential for this.
What is abuse?
The average oxygen level is this.
What is 95-100?
When PRNs are administered, this should be done an hour afterwards.
What is Medical Activity Note to state whether it was effective?
Twice a day
What is BID?
When blood sugar is too high, it is called this.
What is hyperglycemia?
Medication Aides are regulated by these 2 entities.
What are the Virginia Board of Nursing and Control Act of Virginia?
The average pulse rate is this.
What is 60-90?
If a PRN or other new medication is added or there is a medication change, it should be communicated in at least these 2 places.
What are communication log book and email?
Every 4 hours
What is Q4H?
This is a symptom of blood sugar being too high.
What is thirsty, bedwetting, abdominal pain, etc.?
Medication errors should be reported to supervisor, QAvia medication error form, and this person.
Who is the physican?
The average temperature is this.
What is 98.6?
These are the only 2 intramuscular medications that Medication Aides can administer.
What are Glucagon and Epi pen?
Drop
What is Gtt?
Low blood sugar is primarily treated with this.
What is food?
These are found on psychotropic medications. They are the highest warnings listed for medications.Ex: increased risk of death in the elderly
What are black box warnings?
If a client complains of chest pain, is pale and sweaty, He may be having this and we should do this.
What is client could be having a Heart attack. We should call 911?