CRMA Final Exam V2
• when a medication error occurs, these steps are taken: monitor resident, notify supervisor,
notify prescriber, notify pharmacy if applicable, notify resident orguardian, complete an
incident report
• what is a parameter order: you must do vitals before preparing the medication
• what does < mean: less than
• what does > mean: greater than
• what to do if a resident refuses meds: sign the MAR, but circle initials forrefused med.
document refusal on the back
• automatic stop order: an order written for a specific amount of time, containsboth the start
date and stop date and does not require a separate D/C
• when should you schedule med passes: during waking hours, can wakeresident up if
needed
• the more meds a resident is on means -: the more potential interaction ofmeds
• common medication side effects: nausea, diarrhea , fatigue , drowsiness,upset stomach
• what does MAR stand for: medication administration record
• three methods of measurement: household, apothecary, metric
• what is a CC equal to: ML
• 5ML =: 1 teaspoon
• 3 teaspoons =: 1 tablespoon
• 30ML =: 1 oz
• 1000 mg =: 1 gram (g)
• what sources do drugs come from: plants, animals, humans, minerals, mi-croorganisms,
man made or synthesized (most common)
• what are the effects of medication: desired effect, adverse effect, no apparenteffects
• what must scheduled orders contain: med, strength, dose, route, time
• what must PRN orders include: time between doses, reason for PRN
• psychotropic PRN orders must contain: exact time frames between dosages, maximum
dosage in 24 hour timeframe, to notify the prescriber within 24 hours after administering unless
otherwise instructed
• ER: extended release
• SR: sustained release
, • CR: controlled release
• LA: long acting
• when do you initial the MAR: after popping the med
• what are the categories of med errors: commission, omission, refusal, docu-mentation
• commission: violation of the residents first 5 rights ( person, medication, dose,time, route)
• omission: Meds not given
• refusal: no fault of the CRMA, but considered an error
• missing documentation: missing signature, initials or follow up response
• how long do you have to dispose of unused medication: 60 days
• how do you get rid of schedule II narcotics: must be destroyed by a licensedpharmacist or
representative of the DEA
• Where do Enteric-coated tablets dissolve: intestines
• best pain reliever for people under 18: acetaminophen
• what must pharmacy orders be compared to: doctors order
• Skin (integumentary system): largest organ of the body
• what does itis mean: inflammation
• signs of infection: inflamed, red, warm, swollen, may have drainage, painful
• a sprain is: an injury to soft tissue
• Respitory system: the organ system that brings oxygen to body cells andremoves waste
gas
• COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung disease that blocks airflow
• URI: upper respiratory infection
• cardiovascular system: wears down the most, leading cause of death (heart)
• HTN: hypertension (high BP)
• CHF: congestive heart failure
• digestive system: breaks down food into nutrients and excretes waste
• what depletes potassium: diuretics (lasix)
• potassium: helps regulate heart
• GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease
• endocrine system: regulates the body with hormones
• when a medication error occurs, these steps are taken: monitor resident, notify supervisor,
notify prescriber, notify pharmacy if applicable, notify resident orguardian, complete an
incident report
• what is a parameter order: you must do vitals before preparing the medication
• what does < mean: less than
• what does > mean: greater than
• what to do if a resident refuses meds: sign the MAR, but circle initials forrefused med.
document refusal on the back
• automatic stop order: an order written for a specific amount of time, containsboth the start
date and stop date and does not require a separate D/C
• when should you schedule med passes: during waking hours, can wakeresident up if
needed
• the more meds a resident is on means -: the more potential interaction ofmeds
• common medication side effects: nausea, diarrhea , fatigue , drowsiness,upset stomach
• what does MAR stand for: medication administration record
• three methods of measurement: household, apothecary, metric
• what is a CC equal to: ML
• 5ML =: 1 teaspoon
• 3 teaspoons =: 1 tablespoon
• 30ML =: 1 oz
• 1000 mg =: 1 gram (g)
• what sources do drugs come from: plants, animals, humans, minerals, mi-croorganisms,
man made or synthesized (most common)
• what are the effects of medication: desired effect, adverse effect, no apparenteffects
• what must scheduled orders contain: med, strength, dose, route, time
• what must PRN orders include: time between doses, reason for PRN
• psychotropic PRN orders must contain: exact time frames between dosages, maximum
dosage in 24 hour timeframe, to notify the prescriber within 24 hours after administering unless
otherwise instructed
• ER: extended release
• SR: sustained release
, • CR: controlled release
• LA: long acting
• when do you initial the MAR: after popping the med
• what are the categories of med errors: commission, omission, refusal, docu-mentation
• commission: violation of the residents first 5 rights ( person, medication, dose,time, route)
• omission: Meds not given
• refusal: no fault of the CRMA, but considered an error
• missing documentation: missing signature, initials or follow up response
• how long do you have to dispose of unused medication: 60 days
• how do you get rid of schedule II narcotics: must be destroyed by a licensedpharmacist or
representative of the DEA
• Where do Enteric-coated tablets dissolve: intestines
• best pain reliever for people under 18: acetaminophen
• what must pharmacy orders be compared to: doctors order
• Skin (integumentary system): largest organ of the body
• what does itis mean: inflammation
• signs of infection: inflamed, red, warm, swollen, may have drainage, painful
• a sprain is: an injury to soft tissue
• Respitory system: the organ system that brings oxygen to body cells andremoves waste
gas
• COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung disease that blocks airflow
• URI: upper respiratory infection
• cardiovascular system: wears down the most, leading cause of death (heart)
• HTN: hypertension (high BP)
• CHF: congestive heart failure
• digestive system: breaks down food into nutrients and excretes waste
• what depletes potassium: diuretics (lasix)
• potassium: helps regulate heart
• GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease
• endocrine system: regulates the body with hormones
