Body Systems
What is a hemorrhage or blood clot on the brain called?
CVA (cerebrovascular accident) or Stroke
Name 3 common side effects
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, headache....
liquid medications are measured by...
setting it on a flat surface and reading at eye level
If you have a question about a pharmacy label, the best person to call is..
The pharmacist/pharmacy that filled the medication
meds marked "for external use only" shall be kept _______ from any medications to be taken ________.
Separate, internally
Which body system is most prone to wearing out or malfunctioning?
The Cardiovascular System
Hypervigilance is a common side effect of this disorder
PTSD
How long should you wait between giving two types of eye drops?
5 minutes
List 4 resources available to a CRMA
nurse, doctor, supervisor, pharmacist, drug book, pharmacy inserts, internet
This schedule medication must be double locked
Schedule II
What is it called when the body excretes more water than it takes in?
Dehydration
what are 3 symptoms of hyperglycemia?
nausea, lethargy, thirst
what position should the individual be in when administering a rectal suppository
On the left side
What are the two injectables that a CRMA may be trained to administer?
Epi pen and insulin
what are the two places that a schedule II medication has to be recorded?
A bound book and an individual count sheet
What is largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood?
Aorta
What are 3 symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Sweating, tremors, fainting
How are ear drops administered in an adult?
Pull the outer ear up and back
name 3 licensed people that can take a telephone order
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurese, Pharmacist
How often are schedule II medications required to be counted?
Daily when in use and weekly when not in use
What is the condition in which the pancreas produces too little or no insulin?
Diabetes
The side effect often seen with antipsychotics that produces involuntary muscle movements
Tardive Dyskinesia
How do you administer an eye drop?
Instill the drop into the lower eyelid
After administering nitroglycerin, the client continues to have chest pain. What is your next step?
Call 911 and monitor vital signs
What are the three types of doctor's orders and how often do each of these medication orders need to be renewed
Schedule II- every 30 days
Psychotropic- every 90 days
All other meds/standing orders- annually