Choices, Choices
YES, if the med can be safely crushed.
What is the most common side effect of topical medications?
Skin rash
Where are medications stored?
In a locked medication cart.
As part of the Right Time requirement, CMA's must check ______________ and ______________.
The current time and time prescribed for the med administration.
How long should a patient hold his breath after using a metered dose inhaler?
5-10 seconds
When can a CMA give medications to patients with food?
When the MAR states the medication is given with food or meals.
Most medications are METABOLIZED in the _______________.
Liver
By mouth
Before dispensing medication, a CMA should first establish the patient's ____________?
Identity
Which of the following meds are administered with the patient lying down? (eye drops, nasal spray, inhaler, Ear drops, oral medications)
Eye Drops and Ear Drops
If a CMA notices a med label is difficult to read (fading, damaged) can he/she call the pharmacy to get a new label?
YES. Pro tip: Ensure that's acceptable with your facility policy but CMA's may call the pharmacy or send meds back to be relabeled.
Which blood vessels carry blood AWAY from the heart?
Arteries
How long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds.
If an inhaler spacer is not cleaned, a med error can occur with which of the 5 rights?
The Correct DOSE
When eye drops and eye ointment are both ordered, in which order should they be given and how long should you wait in between?
Instill eye drops, wait 5 minutes, then administer ointment.
If the MAR is missing information, the CMA should do what?
Contact the nurse PRIOR to administering the medication.
What is the outside layer of skin called? (top coat, dermis, subcutaneous, or epidermis)
Epidermis
When administering ear medication. What should do to an ADULT?
Pull the ear UP and BACK and administer the drops.
Name 3 ways to validate a patient's identity.
1. Ask the patient name and DOB
2. Check id bracelet
3. Check chart for picture
4. Ask a member of that patient's care team to identify the patient.
What should be written on a transdermal patch prior to administration?
Your initials, date, and time.
A patient in room 1 and a different patient in room 2 are complaining of pain. What is the best way to measure their pain?
Use the same pain scale for all patients.
What is the most accurate site to take one's pulse? (radial, carotid, popliteal, apical)
Apical
What is the "right" time for a CMA to administer medications?
Within 30-60 minutes of the time indicated on the MAR
How many safety checks should be performed for each medication and when?
Three. When Removing the medication, Preparing the medication, and Returning the medication.
What is the proper name of the position of the patient when administering a vaginal suppository?
Dorsal Recumbent