Psychotropic and PRN Meds
What should staff do if someone requests a PRN daily?
Notify Alice and your supervisor— possible overuse or need for regular med review
What system do we use for electronic medication documentation?
What is PHS (Practical Health Systems)?
What vital signs are often taken before administering meds?
What is Blood pressure, heart rate, temperature?
What must you verify when the MAR comes in?
What is that it matches the medications received and PHS?
What is Tylenol used for?
What is pain or fever relief?
True or False: Psychotropics require extra documentation and review.
What is True – Because of potential side effects and behavior impact?
Where do you upload prescriptions in PHS?
What is Upload Manager in Med Admin under the medication?
Name three medication routes besides oral.
What is intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, rectal, vaginal, inhalation, topical, sublingal, buccal, nasal, transdermal, otic, ocular?
How often must managers witness a staff med pass?
What is monthly?
What is Gabapentin used for?
What is Nerve pain, seizures, sometimes mood stabilization?
What must be documented after giving a PRN?
What is time, dose, reason given, and effect/outcome?
What must be reviewed before finalizing a new prescription entry?
What is the 5 rights?
What is the correct method to administer an EpiPen?
What is Inject into outer thigh, hold 10 seconds, call 911?
What should you do if a medication delivery is delayed?
What is call Pharmacy Alternatives and request emergency supply, update supervisor and Alice until received?
What condition is Atorvastatin prescribed for?
What is High cholesterol?
Can you have the PCP refill psychotropic medications?
What is NO! You need to call the correct prescriber- this is not their specialty.
How do you enter a new med received after the AM dose time?
What is Set the start time for after 12 PM?
What information should you share with a client about a med before assisting?
What is name, purpose, possible side effects?
What must you do when a script is faxed or changed by the provider?
What is upload it to PHS within 24 hr and update prescription details?
What dor Aripiprazole (Abilify) treat?
What is Schizophrenia, bipolar, and sometimes aggression or irritability?
What does PRN stand for?
What is "Pro re nata" – as needed?
What step is required before discontinuing a medication in PHS?
What is have a discontinue order, update end date and DC time, remove from med box?
How do you assist a client with an eye ointment?
What is pull lower eyelid down, apply in a thin strip, avoid touching eye?
What’s the purpose of the “encounter form” for doctor visits?
What is to track med changes, upload to PHS, record keeping, keep team up to date and schedule follow-ups?
What is Furosemide (Lasix) used for, and what needs to be monitored?
Swelling/fluid retention; monitor for dehydration and potassium levels