Medication Forms
What is it called if a medication is given by the wrong route or form?
Medication error
Vital signs are what kind of data?
Objective
How many different ways do you need to identify a resident before administering medication?
3
Defined as substances that are manufactured and classified under the FDA, includes prescription and OTC.
Drugs
When should the CMA give liquids to help a resident swallow the pills?
Before and after administration
For this route the medication is placed under the tongue, dissolves easily, no food or drink until dissolved.
Sublingual
How much of communication is non verbal?
70%
You are about to give a medication to a resident and they seem confused by this particular medication, what should you as the CMA do?
Recheck the medication with the residents MAR
A residents resistance to the effect of the medications is called?
Tolerance
A resident taking multiple drugs is called what?
Polypharmacy
For this route of administration the medication dissolves next to the cheek.
Buccal
Opinions are what kind of data?
Subjective
How long before and after scheduled time can a CMA given routine meds?
1 hour before and after scheduled time
This type of effect affects various parts of the body?
Systemic
Which medication should a CNA start with when administering?
The most important
Where do enteric coated medications dissolve at since they do not dissolve in the stomach?
Small intestine
Means to give an account of something that has been seen, heard, or considered to be done?
Report
Enteric coated and sustained-released medications cannot be what?
crushed
When one substance modifieds the action of another it is called an?
Interaction
What could happen if you do not chart a PRN medication right away?
An additional dose may be given in error.
MAGMAS
The process of sending or guiding someone to another services for assistance is called what?
Referral
What are the 7 rights of medication administration?
Right Resident, medication, dose, route, technique, time and documentation.
Unusual effects (strong or unique response) to a drug are called?
Idiosyncrasy
Taking alcohol and sedatives will effect what?
The central nervous system.