Medications
Tasks that an RNT can elegate to an ADSP cannot require_____
Nursing Judgement
Enteric Coating on a medication does what
Allows it to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the intestine.
The generic name of a drug is
the chemical name
Forgetting to administer a medication is a form of:
Neglect
ADSP Can take a verbal order for an individual when:
Never
When must the EMAR be initialed
Directly after giving each medication
ADSP can change an order on the MAR when:
Never
What types of medications require a physicians order.
All medications
Controlled Substances are.....
Substances that are most likely to be abused.
When giving a PRN you need to go into what mode to give the medication
Special Mode
What is the most common medication error
Omission
When do you check the "rights" of medication administration.
When taking out the medication. When taking medication from the Pill pack. Before administering the medication.
What do you do if you administer the wrong medication
Check the person
Call the RNT
Fill out a GRE
What is the purpose of a medication error report
Quality Assurance
What are the symptoms to give Guaifenesin Syrup
A Cough
When should the med room be locked
At all times
If you receive a new antibiotic when should you start the antibiotic?
Right Away
If you notice a medication is marked out on the MAR but you have no T93 you should
Call RNT
How often should individuals be changed to toileted
Every two hours
If you notice a change in an individuals skin Integrity what should you do after notifying the RNT
Document it in Therap under skin integrity.
How long can an individual go without a BM before telling the RNT
2 Days
When are Narcotics to be counted
At the beginning and end of every shift and when giving the medication.
What are the four PRN standard orders.
Tylenol
Cough Syrup
Hydrocortisone Cream
Benadryl
Antibiotic Ointment
When you take an individual to an appointment you should.
Know what you are going for.
Can you call the RNT from the PCP office?
Yes