Common Medications
Medications such as these (metoprolol, lisinopril) work through different means, but have similar effects.
What are Blood Pressure Regulators
Metoprolol, Lisinopril, Losartan, Amlodipine
Name some side effects of Blood Presure medications.
Dizziness, Fatigue, Dry Cough, Headache, Swollen Ankles
We are not allowed to give this route of medication.
What are injections?
This right identifies the Resident.
What is Name?
This means "as needed"
What is PRN?
These medications (Hydrocodone, Tylenol, Tramadol, Oxycodone, Ibuprofen) can be PRN or scheduled, and many are controlled substances.
What are Pain Medications
Hydrocodone, Tylenol, Tramadol, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Ibuprofen
What are some side effects of Pain Medications?
Drowziness, Shortness of Breath, Slowed Respirations, Mood Swings
This many days left for a medication is when you should notify Stephanie for refills.
What is 10 days?
This right identifies what is being given.
What is Medication?
The name for how much of a medication taken at once.
What is Dosage?
While useful for removing excess fluid, these medications (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) can also dump electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
What are Diuretics
Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone
What are some side effects of Duiretics?
Dehydration, Dry mouth/eyes, Headache, Muscle Cramps, Confusion, Hypotension
We must have this document in the building before administering any medication.
What are written orders?
This right identifies how much is being given.
What is Dose?
Translate this order:
HCTZ 10mg: 1 tab QD
Hydrochlorothiazide take 1 tablet per day
This class of medications (aspirin, xarelto, eliquis, enoxaprin, clopidogrel) can cause greater complications if a resident falls.
What are Blood Thinners
What are some side effects of Blood Thinners?
Bruising, Nose Bleeds, Melena, Sudden Headaches, Tingling in Extremities
This is one of the most common reason for med errors in our building.
What is Improper Documentation? "I thought it saved but it didn't"
This right identifies when the med is due.
What is Time?
Translate this order:
Tylenol 325mg - 650mg PO QID PRN
Take 2 tablets of tylenol up to 4 times per day as needed.
These medications affect brain chemistry (Quetiapine, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Donepezil, Clonazepam). They are used from mood regulation, to mental health, to dementia care.
What are Psychotropic Medications.
Quetiapine, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Donepezil, Clonazepam
What are some side effects of Psychotropics?
Mood Swings, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Lack of Impulse Control, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Changes, Sleep Disturbances, Serotonin Syndrome
Name 3 reasons to fill out an incident report involving medication
Late, Unavailable, Refusal, Med Error, Waste
This right identifies how the med is given.
What is Route?
These 5 things need to be on a medication card
What are Dr name, Res name, Medication name and dosage, Dispensing instructions, Number of Refills