Assisted Living Medication Training Exam

Assisted Living Medication Training Exam A PRN medication is given to the resident: as needed, according to the physician orders The six rights are: THE RIGHT: resident, drug, dose, time, route, and documentation The sequence for assisting with inhalers is as follows. The resident: breathes OUT, presses inhaler as he is breathing IN, holds, and breathes OUT It is permissible to leave a medication cup with a resident: Never When pouring medication: only pour one resident's medication at a time, check the six rights three times, verify the label with the MAR three times (all of the above) BID is a common abbreviation for: twice a day Before assisting a resident with a medication, you must: have a physician's order It is important to wear gloves when assisting with topical medications: because you could absorb the medication you are handling if it touches your skin The physician has prescribed a suppository for Mrs. Smith. Who may administer the suppository? Med Passers/Nurses Only When a medication is discontinued it must be destroyed or returned to the pharmacy, depending on your facility protocol. What statement best describes destruction? two staff members must witness and document the destruction When assisting with medications, the main reason you do not leave a medication unattended is because: the resident may not take the medication, or someone else might take it Which of the following may be an example of an adverse drug reaction? fatigue, confusion, and dizziness (all of the above) OTC is the abbreviation for: over the counter The abbreviation for teaspoon