Abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for as needed?
PRN
Who is responsible for attending all appointments if there is a chance that there will be a med change or addition?
The home care provider.
Can you administer medications as soon as you pass this class?
No, you need to have an observation by the nurse before you can pass medications.
What is the abbreviation for twice daily?
BID
Who must you contact when a medication has been added, changed or discontinued?
Guardian or manager and the nurse.
What are the 3 things that need to be verified and match when administering medications?
1. Medication log entry
2. Medication bottle label
3. Medication order/prescription
What is the abbreviation for by mouth?
PO
What forms do you need to bring to Annual Physical exam?
Health report form and Annual Health Screening form.
When a person shows signs of or reports that they have a headache, what steps are needed before adminsitering the medication?
1. Do they have a PRN medication for pain/headache relief? (check med log book)
NO-all the PCP or let the manager or nurse know
YES-see when it was last given and how long you are to wait between doses. (PRN protocol)
2. If enough time has passed since last dose, administer according to order and PRN protocol. Write a note about the medication.
3. Wait 15-20 minutes and document the results.
What is the abbreviation for at bedtime
HS
What are three things you must have or know about when bringing a person to a non-urgent appointment?
1. Reason for appointment
2. List of meds and allergies
3. Current health status
What is the abbreviation for every day?
QD
What are the 3 essential components of successful healthcare coordination?
1. Preparation
2. Communication
3. Follow-through
What are the 6 rights of medication administration?
1. right person
2. right medication
3. right dose
4. right time
5 right route
6. right documentation