Potluck
What is take the old patch off, clean the area, clean the opposite area (will alternate sites), date/time/initial patch while area is drying, apply patch
document by initialing and indicating the site
What is NO.
HIPPA
What are acts that protect health information
Types of medication that comes in a bubble pack
What are tablets or capsules
Do not prepare medications ahead of time
Compare the label of the medication to the MAR 3 times
Use gloves when administering medications
What are safe practices for administering medication
Document PRN and STAT orders results........
What is 30 minutes later
What do you do if you notice that Jane's medication wasn't initialed or given for yesterday when you arrive on shift to give morning meds
What is complete the med variance form and call the nurse
Who should be contacted first in an emergency
What is 911
A life saving medicine that you as a med certified staff can give
What is an Epi-pen
Can you give Ibuprofen to someone if they have a headache if the order for the Ibuprofen states it's for inflammation
What is NO
A medication with liquid and undissolved particles
What is a suspension
No additional information is needed on the back of the MAR for...................
What is the routine meds
Aspirating is................
What is breathing in food or liquid
What is 2pm
What is needed if you have a medication with 2 different doses
What is transcribing each medication in a different box on the MAR.
A med variance occurred and the person dies
What is an actual variance
Medications given twice a day
What is BID
Documentation should be completed............
What is immediately after administering medications
Liquids such as nasal sprays, eye drops, suspensions, enemas, and inhalers have to be _________________ prior to administering
What is shaken
An individual has the right to............
What is refuse medications
A medication is due at 8am. When can this medication be given
What is 7:30am to 8:30am or 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after it is due.
Movement disorder caused by anti-psychotic medications
What is Tardive Dyskinesia
Who dispenses medication
What is the Pharmacist
A medication that was supposed to be refrigerated but was left at room temperature is this type of medication error
What is procurement
Med Certification expires................
What is at midnight on the day of expiration (3 years)