Before admin
What are the 6 Rights of Medication Administration?
Right Resident, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation
True or False: A route must be specific in physician's order.
True
The observed or identified preparation or administration of medication which is not in accordance with the physician's order.
What is a Medication Error
Orally, rectally, topically, intramuscular, nebulizer, inhaler, intravenous, sublingual
Causes the resident discomfort or jeopardizes his/her health and safety.
What is a significant medication error.
How often do you prime Humalog or Lantus Insulin pen?
A 2-unit air shot must be done prior to every administration.
A type of IM injection technique used for irritable medicines and to prevent leakage of the medication into the subcutaneous tissue
What is the z-track method?
How do we identify a resident prior to medication administration?
Verify with photo in Point Click Care or ask another employee who can correctly identify the resident.
Do you rub the injection site after administering heparin?
The process of keeping track and listing all medications a resident is taking in an attempt to reduce duplication, omissions, dosing errors, or drug interactions
What is Medication Reconciliation
Verbal/ Telephone orders must be signed within ____
24 hours
Taking multiple drugs concurrently
What is polypharmacy?