Definitions
Work selected by the nurse trainer and delegated to qualified, competent ADSPs in selected situations and Does NOT require nursing judgement?
What is the tasks of medication administration
To best measure liquid medications use this
The cup provided with the medication
To make sure crushed medications that are mixed with food are properly consumed what do we ensure?
That the individual consumes all of the food mixed with the medication
We can administer medications how early or late from the scheduled time
1 hour before and 1 hour after
Not administering a prescribed medication is an example of
What is neglect
The Path that medication enters the body
What is the route?
Measurement devices of liquid medications to be avoided
what are Household measurements like spoons
What do we avoid when choosing a vehicle for medication
What are meal time foods?
What is the first thing we do if we give someone medication that belongs to another person?
What is Call the nurse trainer for directions
To administer eye drops or eye ointment the correct way is to :
a) drop medication in the center of the eye ball
b) create a pouch and place medication
c) Use your finger to apply the medication
d) Place the applicator into the eye and squeeze the medication out
b) create a pouch and place medication
The way that topical medications should be stored
What is separate from other medications?
This type of a tablet is easier to break in half
What is a scored tablet
This medication helps decrease stomach acid and irritation of the stomach lining
What is an antacid?
What the ADSP does if they forget to document administration of medication
What is call the nurse and fill out a medication error report
What are the 3 times the 7 rights of medications are checked?
1. When removing medication from locked storage
2. Before popping out or preparing medication
3. Right before administering/giving the medication
A medication held under the tongue to be dissolved is a _____________ medication
What is sublingual?
The measurement of medication with use of ML is used to measure
What is volume
This category of medications causes drowsiness, tiredness and cosntipation
What are antidepressants
To properly administer an inhaled medication what is the most important thing to remember?
Have the person hold their breath as longs as possible
After administering a PRN medication, the client asks for more medication before the instructions allow(too early). What is the correct response?
Call the Nurse Trainer for direction
Ointments are in a ___________base
What is Fatty
Topical medications in a liquid base
What are linaments?
Antidepressants effect this body sytem
What is the nervous system
A family member asks you to start administering a supplement to help a client with their behaviors, what do you do
Not give the supplement and call the Nurse
Your client is complaining of a common side effect of one of his medications that you are aware of, is it ok to hold this medication if you know that it is causing these side effects?
No, you must notify the Nurse Trainer