Medication Classifications
What is the action of antibiotics?
To kill bacteria
What does PO stand for?
By mouth
How many ounces (oz) are in one cup?
8 oz
If a medication is ordered as IM, where would you administer this?
Into the muscle
To ensure you have the correct patient, what question(s) will you ask the patient?
2 patient identifiers- Full name & DOB
What is the action of antiemetics?
To reduce nausea/vomitting
If a patient is prescribed a medication PRN, how often will they be taking it?
As needed
1 kilogram (kg) is equal to how many pounds (lb)?
2.2 lb
Sublingual (SL) medications should be administered where?
Under the tongue
How do you verify you are administering the correct dose?
Compare the dosage on the prescription with the dosage on the medication label
Why may a patient use an analgesic?
To treat their pain
If you administer a gtt of medication, what is this amount?
A drop
How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 gram (g)?
1,000 mg
At what angle would you administer an intradermal injection?
10-15 degrees
What is an example of a time specification for medication administration?
Taking on empty stomach, waiting between different medication administrations, monitoring for side effects following administration
What is an example of an anticoagulant?
warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin
If a medication is ordered 'ac', when will you administer it?
Before meals
1 fluid ounce (oz) is equal to how many milliliters (mL)
30 mL
What part of the body would you inject a subcutaneous medication?
Under skin of the abdomen, anterior thigh, upper outer arm, upper back (under shoulder blade)
When do you verify that you have the right medication?
When taking the medication from the storage cabinet, when preparing the medication, & when returning/disposing of the medication
What is the purpose of administering an anticholinergic medication?
To reduce bronchospasms
What is the abbreviation for administering a medication intradermally?
ID
0.022 milligrams (mg) is equal to how many micrograms (mcg)?
22 mcg
What are the 3 parenteral routes of administration an MA is qualified to perform?
IM, ID, & SQ
What are 5 of the 8 pieces of documentation that must be included with each medication administration?
Date, time, quantity, strength, lot number, manufacturer, expiration date, and patient outcome