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What are the two most common medication routes?
Oral & Topical
What is a MAR?
A form of documentation that notes when medications have been given as ordered.
(Medication Administration Record)
What may Inderal be given for?
Behavior stabilization, migraine headaches.
Other than seizure control, what other reason may anticonvulsant medications be given for?
Behaviors.
What are Antacids?
Medications that reduce & neutralize stomach acid.
What is the purpose of the Medication Laws & Codes?
Result in safety for the consumer.
How are narcotics stored?
Double Locked
What are some risk factors of Hypertension?
Poor diet, no exercise, stress, high salt diet, race, ethnicity.
What are two common side effects of Dilantin?
Gum overgrowth, Hair growth.
Name at least 3 common side effects of Anti-emetics.
Drowsiness, dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, low BP.
What does Medication Therapy do?
Cure disease, Relieve symptoms, Prevent disease, Diagnose disease.
What are the 6 rights? (TRAMPS)
Time, Route, Amount, Medication, Person, Sign
Sulfonamides are used to treat ______?
(UTI) Urinary Tract Infections.
Two common side effects of narcotic analgesics such as morphine are?
Constipation, Sweating, Low BP.
Fluids must be increased or decreased when taking laxative?
Increased!
Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Stool, Skin, Saliva
What do you need to do in order to give a PRN?
Always call an RN for permission. Time & initials documented on front off MAR sheet & more specific information to be entered on back of the MAR sheet.
What is the harmless side effect of Pyridium or AZO?
Change in color of the urine.
Name at least two common symptoms of diabetes.
Increase appetite, increased thirst, sugar in the urine, elevated blood sugar, excessive urination, weakness.
What are some functions of the skin?
Protection, Vitamin D production, Elimination, Heat regulation, Fat storage, Sensory perception.
Explain the Enteric Coating.
Protects the stomach from irritating medication or allows time release of medication.
How are medications disposed?
One or two pills or a small amount of liquid can be flushed. Larger amounts as well as narcotics are to be disposed by a nurse.
When taking a sulfonamide drug, what type of foods should they avoid & increase in their diet?
Dairy products, foods high in calcium, increase fluid intake to 2qts per day.
What does the acronym ACHES stand for?
Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Headache, Eye problems, Severe leg pain.
Ointments, Cream, Paste, Lotion, Powder.