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Identify the four (4) reasons to use medications. - correct answer 1. to prevent illness 2. to control or stop illness 3. to reduce symptoms 4. to manage illness Identify the single, primary reason for the rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines for medication administration in a community-based service system. - correct answer to protect the client Define a "desired effect". - correct answer the medication is doing what it is suppose to do Define a "negative effect". - correct answer an undesirable or unwanted effect Define "no apparent effect". - correct answer an unchanged effect What is a "sign"? - correct answer changes in an individuals appearance, behavior and bodily functions that you can see, feel, hear, or see that they have vomitted/diarrhea. A sign is "objective" information used to monitor a resident? - correct answer True A "sign" can be measured? - correct answer True A "symptom" is a change that you can not see but is experienced/reported by the client. - correct answer True An individual may verbally tell you of changes occurring or may use nonverbal behavior to express these changes. - correct answer True A "symptom" can not be measured? - correct answer True A "symptom" can affect an individual's ADL. - correct answer True A symptom is "subjective" information used to monitor a resident? - correct answer True What are the principles needed to give medication safely? - correct answer 1. Medications and their use 2. Drug actions/negative reactions 3. Methods of administration 4. Trained observation skills 5. References/resource material 6. Procedures used within the facility The greater number of drugs taken at once, the greater the possibility of drug to drug interaction. - correct answer True By knowing what medications the client is taking, and by reporting your observations, the physician or nurse practitioner may make a medication change. - correct answer True Only the physician or nurse practitioner can make a medication change. - correct answer True State the effects of taking medications. - correct answer 1. physical changes 2. behavioral changes State three (3) categories of changes that must be reported. - correct answer 1. emergency medical condition 2. non-emergency medical condition 3. other physical or behavioral changes Vomit or diarrhea is a _________________ that something is wrong? - correct answer sign Holding one's head is ___________________ behavior. - correct answer non-verbal When reporting an emergency, you are to include in your report: who, what, when, where. - correct answer True List five (5) conditions that are always considered emergency medical conditions. - correct answer 1. uncontrollable bleeding 2. accidents (broken bones) 3. not breathing 4. no heartbeat 5. chest pains Discuss two (2) ways to encourage individuals to participate during a visit to a physician. - correct answer write down questions they would like to ask and encourage them to ask the physician about their medication/treatment. Identify seven (7) frequently asked questions which may be asked of a healthcare professional when a new medication is prescribed. - correct answer 1. history of medication/allergies 2. list of current medications 3. current dietary information 4. written observations 5. healthcare insurance 6. any previous tests/consultations The history of an individual's medication can be found on the PMOF. - correct answer True The history of an individual's medication can be found on the information sheet. - correct answer True The history of an individual's medication can be found on the admissions form. - correct answer True Written observations can be found on the progress note. - correct answer True A list of current medications can be found on the PMOF. - correct answer True List the two (2) documents you must have when leaving the health care professional's office when a medication is prescribed. - correct answer 1. Physicians Medication Order Form (PMOF) 2. Prescription State how you would determine if the Physician's Medication Order Form (PMOF) and label agree. - correct answer Check for discrepancies The pharmicist will have additional information about storage requirements and special isntructions on how to take the medication. - correct answer True State three (3) types of medication packaging. - correct answer 1. Bottle Containers 2. Blister Packs/Bingo Cards 3. Unit Doses List the six (6) rights of medication administration. - correct answer 1. Right Person 2. Right Medication 3. Right Dose 4. Right Time 5. Right Method 6. Right Charting List the medication routes that the CMT are authorized to administer. - correct answer 1. Oral 2. Topical Define "acute". - correct answer a sudden onset of illness Define "chronic" - correct answer an illness that remains Define "enteric coating". - correct answer prevents medication from dissolving until it is in the intestines. Liquids must be ___________________ before given. - correct answer shaken What are two categories of medication. - correct answer 1. Controlled Drugs 2. Non-controlled Drugs What is a "controlled drug/substance"? - correct answer a drug that is legally designated by drug agencies Define tolerance. - correct answer Resistance to the effect of medication. Define addiction. - correct answer Dependence on certain medications. Define medication allergy. - correct answer An immediate and life-threatening, delayed, response to medication. What is the name of the form required for documenting medication? - correct answer Medication Administration Record (MAR) What is the MAR used for? - correct answer It documents that medications have been taken as ordered. Controlled substances must be kept under a double lock and key. - correct answer True What are the unwanted effects of medication? - correct answer 1. Allergy 2. Cumulative 3. Tolerance 4. Addiction