MEDICATION
Class of medication that prevents blood clots
anticoagulant
What are antihypertensives used for?
lower BP
Number of CE hours needed every year for the medication aide
4
antibiotics treat what type of infection?
bacterial
True or False .....It is not important to write notes on changes in resident’s condition.
False
How is an inhaler administered?
By inhalation through the mouth
How does a psychotropic medication affect the body?
alters mood, perception, behavior
used for depression, anxiety, etc
Normal pulse
60-100
____________ have an high risk for addiction.
Opioids
High insulin levels can result in...
Hypoglycemia
When the body relies on a drug for everyday functioning it is called
drug dependence
Poly-pharmacy means:
taking two or more drugs at once.
Ms. Judy's sister demands to see her sisters health record. The appropriate response would be ..
Refer the family member to the administrator
Analgesics are used for
pain relief
True or False..... Because you are a Medication Aide, you do not need a written order from the doctor to give a medication.
False
A prescription label contains what information?
name of drug
Dosage
directions
doctor’s name
refills
patient's name
poisonous levels of a drug in the bloodstream
toxicity
In Type I Diabetes, the body...
Produces little or no insulin
antidote for opioids
narcan
Crushing a sustained release pill can have what result if administered to the resident?
They can receive an overdose of the medication
one example of an NSAID
motrin, ibuprofen
The five rights of medication administration are
right resident, right time, right drug, right dose, right route
These medications require special storage & special documentation
Controlled Substance
Read it:
Administer 2 gtts ou BID
Administer 2 drops into both eyes twice daily
Mrs. Brown has complained of having chills and fever off and on for a week. Her doctor was called on the second day and he had an antibiotic sent to her. Mrs. Brown has been taking the antibiotic as ordered for three days. She is still having chills and fever. The Medication Aide should
Notify the doctor as soon as possible