Medication Basics
True or False: You may use silverware to measure medication dosages
False.
Irritable bowel syndrome affects what body system
Digestive system
Name one way that you can eliminate distractions while administering meds.
unnecessary conversations, phone, ask coworkers to assist others while you are doing meds. etc.
what medication would be given to a person with a UTI
antibiotic
True or False: it can be dangerous to stop clozaril suddenly
True
What is the abbreviation for drop or drops?
Gtt, Gtts
Name one diagnosis in the respiratory system
Diagnosis
•pneumonia
•Asthma
•Bronchitis
•Sleep apnea
Define medication error
when one of the 7 rights is violated
What condition does metoprolol treat?
hypertension (high blood pressure)
When do you dismiss the calendar invite on the computer for clozaril reminders?
after the task is completed
What does a symbol of a triangle mean on a written prescription?
Change
what body system does the diagnosis Epilepsy belong to?
Central nervous system
What are the 7 rights of medication administration
1. individual
2. medications
3. dose
4. time
5. route
6. documentation
7. date
Given an example of an oral diabetic medication
•Januvia, Metformin, Farxiga, Janumet, Jardiance, Glimepiride. Ect.
What should you do if someone is going to be gone on a home visit during the time their labs are due?
Call med services to arrange for labs to be done sooner.
What routes of medications can a DSP not administer meds by?
Parenteral and Nasogastric
Name one diagnosis and one medication for the musculoskeletal system
Examples of Diagnosis:
•Arthritis
•Joint Degeneration
•Muscle Spasms
•Broken/ Fractured bones
Examples of Medications:
•NSAIDs
•Ibuprofen, Celebrex, Aleve, Naproxen
•These medications are hard on the kidneys
•Naproxen should NEVER be crushed, it is very bitter and has a strong odor.
•Analgesics
•Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
•Muscle Relaxers
•Baclofen, Flexiril
•Controlled pain medications
•Hydrocodone ©
•Oxcodone ©
Who determines the level of medication administration for a person supported?
The person, the med assessment, and the person's team
Anticonvulsants are used to treat what?
What do you do if you are passing medications and notice the clozaril dose is not available?
call the pharmacy
How do you store controlled substances?
double locked. locked in a lockbox within a locked cabinet.
Name 3 kinds of diabetes
type 1, type 2, gestational
when crushing a hazardous drugs, you must do what?
use a separate pill crusher and clean it after each use.
Remicade is given to treat disorders of what body system?
Immune
What do you do with clozaril when someone is hospitalized?