Med Cert Study for CT DDS Test Questions with Correct Solutions

Anaphylaxis - acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening. rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness allergic reaction - hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies adverse effects - severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers. may be sudden or take days side effects - any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for example dry mouth or diarrhea no apparent effect - the drug does not treat the health problem for example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated therapeutic effect - desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear infection analgesic for cramp relief factors that influence medication effects - age, weight, gender, underlying disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients), and route of medication administration of controlled substances - must have the date dose was given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the nurse immediately receipt of disposition form what to check - the five rights, name of ordering prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date, client allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy nursing delegation - transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation names of medications - chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized, trade name is capitalized how is medication given on an empty stomach - 1 hour prior or 2 hours after medication therapy - to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease sources of medication - plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic) rules regarding generic versus brand - generic is NOT capitalized, trade names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically necessary will brand be sent controlled substances - a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession and use are regulated by the government why must control substances be locked up - they are habit forming and can be abused how are controlled substances stored - separate from other meds in a non-removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities, must be counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if you leave and give someone else the key food to medication interaction - with food to offset GI upset and irritation, without food on an empty stomach 1 hour before or without food needs acidity of stomach 2 hours after. certain foods are off limits milk with some antibiotics grapefruit juice or grapefruit and some aged foods medication interactions - when one medication modifies the action of another antagonistic medication interaction - a negative result one medication May inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example antibiotics lessen effectiveness of birth control synergistic medication interaction - a positive results of one med increasing the action of another for example adding abilify to Prozac for a positive result