CMT Study Guide with Complete Solutions

CMT Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCMT Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCMT Study Guide with Complete SolutionsCMT Study Guide with Complete Solutions List the 4 reasons that medications are used - ANSWER-1. to cure 2. to prevent 3. to manage 4. to relieve/reduce List the 4 basic rules - ANSWER-1. Attend an MTTP class and be certified by the Maryland Nursing Board 2. Only a DN can delegate to CMT's 3. All prescription meds must have a Dr. order and a label 4. All Over the Counter Meds must have a Dr. Order and a Label List 8 components of the Medication Cycle - ANSWER-1. Observe the person 2. Report Observations 3. assist in Dr. visits 4. Obtain Meds from pharmacy 5. Store meds safely 6. Administer meds correctly 7. Ensure meds are taken 8. Document correctly List 4 guidelines for ensuring an individuals rights - ANSWER-1. Address the individual by name 2. Offer privacy during medication administration 3. Keep meds in a secure non public area 4. Do not hang medication records on wall List 3 effects of medication and give an example - ANSWER-1. Desired- cough medicine relieves cough 2. Unwanted - cough medicine relieves cough but gives the pt diarrhea 3. No apparent- give cough medicine no effect Define an "objective sign" and give an example - ANSWER-something measurable or observable with the pt; the pt has high blood pressure Define a "Subjective Symptom" and give an example - ANSWER-Something the pt reports to us; abdominal pain List 3 examples of physical changes - ANSWER-1. Weight Loss 2. Loss of appetite