How it gets in
This is how the order reads if a medication is taken "By Mouth" or orally
What is "PO"
This is the very beginning of the Digestive system.
What is the mouth
An Individual asks for Acetaminophen for a headache. Their PRN card is empty but you have a bottle of the exact same dose with you. Can you give them the med since they DO have an order for it
NO, only medication delivered by the pharmacy that has the Name, medication, dose and instructions can be administered
Forgetting to administer a medication is called and error of?
What is omission
How many cc's are in 15ml's
What is 15 cc's
For Constipation you may have a suppository. It is administered this way.
What is rectally
A medication that helps to regulate blood pressure affects what body system
What is the cardiovascular system.
Sam has a PRN order for zofran 4 mg every 8 hours PRN for nausea. In report you were told that he was given a dose at 0800 with his morning medications. it is now 1630, can you give another dose?
Yes, it has been 8.5 hours
Remember to write the PRN on the back side of the MAR and also to document results in 30 min to an hour after giving
You accidentally put john's eye drops in his ear, This is an example of neglecting to follow which Right of medication
What is Right Route
you have an order for 750 mg of Depakote. You have 500mg tablets available in the home. What will the correct dose be?
One and a half tabs.
1 1/2 or 1.5
Diagnosed with Conjunctivitis, you will be given a medication that delivered in this manner?
What is "Drops in the eyes"
Seizure disorders primarily affect which system
What is the nervous system.
You are able to administer medications through a feeding tube ONLY after this.
What is "being delegated the task by the nurse or trained supervisor."
Which Right was not followed if the medications given to Sally were Jane's medications
"RIGHT" Person and "RIGHT" medication
the dose is 0.125 mg
You have 0.25 mg tablets.... What will the correct dose be
give 1/2 tab
.5 tab
half a tab
A medication patch can be used to allow a specific amount of medication to be released over an extended period of time. What is the route of these type of medications?
What is transdermal
Some medications can cause upset stomach. What is the special coating on medications called that delay absorption until the medication is in the intestines?
What is Enteric Coated
You arrive for your shift. The staff person tells you that it has been a hectic shift. You notice that there is a med cup with several medications in it, The leaving staff says "oh yeah, those are Dave's meds, can you give them for me please? Should you geve them??
NO. Only give the meds that YOU prepare.
It's only a medication error if someone finds out?
WRONG... Own up to your error. Notify your supervisor right away. The Primary physician needs to be informed also.
The ORDER is for 250 mg of a liquid medication. How much of the liquid medication is needed if the label on the bottle reads 125mg/5ml
What is 10 ml or 10 cc
Given for nausea, this sublingual antiemetic goes where?
What is "under the tongue"
Digoxin is a medication that will lower the heart rate. What very important task should be done BEFORE administering the medication.
What is take the pulse
Susan is in a mood today and is refusing to take her medications. She is really worked up and getting loud. Most of her medications are for her behaviors. does she have to take her medications, should you try to "hide" them in her food??
No, Susan has the right to refuse her medications.
What is the interpretation of neglecting to sign/initial that a persons medications were given.
No documentation so it wasn't done.
Sam has a liquid medication and the order is for 250mg. The label on the bottle indicates 500mg/1 oz. What will be the correct dose be in milliliters
what is 15 ml's