DIDD Medication Administration Unlicensed
comprehensive questions and answer latest upload
2024/ 2025 with 100% verified solutions
How do you do a transdermal administration of medication? - ANSWER-
Identify the person, make sure gloves are on, remove old patch and clean the
area, change to clean gloves, CLEAN A NEW AREA, WRITE THE DATE,
TIME, and YOUR INITIALS on the patch, and then put the patch on the dried
and cleaned section. Watch for any issues. Document
What are EpiPens used for? - ANSWER-They are for severe allergic reactions.
Antihistamines
What warrants a variance? - ANSWER-Doing something different than what the
physician prescribed.
"PRN" means... - ANSWER-as needed
"gtts" means... - ANSWER-drops
"X" or "x" means... - ANSWER-times
"mg" means... - ANSWER-milligrams
"mcg" means... - ANSWER-micrograms
"mL" means... - ANSWER-milliliter
1|Page
, Imagine someone does not have a symptom that matches a PRN medication.
Act as a caregiver. - ANSWER-Call the supervisor to call for a medication to
treat the symptom.
What is a common condition of the circulatory system? - ANSWER-High blood
pressure, high cholesterol, excess fluid, angina, and blood clots.
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? - ANSWER-a disorder
characterized by back flow (reflux) of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus
How do you administer epinephrine? - ANSWER-Uncap the med, hold it with a
fist (fingers on neither end), press and hold it at a 90 degree angle on the thigh
for three seconds, rub for 10, and then call 911. If two people, get someone else
to call 911 while administering. Remember the date and time.
How do you typically go about administering medications? - ANSWER-Wash
hands, get MAR, confirm the person, check medication label to MAR, order,
and side effects before administering. Also, lock box before administering one
medication.
What are oral administration methods? - ANSWER-Pill, liquid, and sublingual.
What are types of topical methods? - ANSWER-Cream and ointment, eye, ear,
nasal, inhalation, vaginal, rectal, and transdermal.
Can you put internal and external medications in the same ziplock bag? -
ANSWER-No, they should be separated.
Who prescribes medications? - ANSWER-Practitioners
Who dispenses medications? - ANSWER-Pharmacists
2|Page
comprehensive questions and answer latest upload
2024/ 2025 with 100% verified solutions
How do you do a transdermal administration of medication? - ANSWER-
Identify the person, make sure gloves are on, remove old patch and clean the
area, change to clean gloves, CLEAN A NEW AREA, WRITE THE DATE,
TIME, and YOUR INITIALS on the patch, and then put the patch on the dried
and cleaned section. Watch for any issues. Document
What are EpiPens used for? - ANSWER-They are for severe allergic reactions.
Antihistamines
What warrants a variance? - ANSWER-Doing something different than what the
physician prescribed.
"PRN" means... - ANSWER-as needed
"gtts" means... - ANSWER-drops
"X" or "x" means... - ANSWER-times
"mg" means... - ANSWER-milligrams
"mcg" means... - ANSWER-micrograms
"mL" means... - ANSWER-milliliter
1|Page
, Imagine someone does not have a symptom that matches a PRN medication.
Act as a caregiver. - ANSWER-Call the supervisor to call for a medication to
treat the symptom.
What is a common condition of the circulatory system? - ANSWER-High blood
pressure, high cholesterol, excess fluid, angina, and blood clots.
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? - ANSWER-a disorder
characterized by back flow (reflux) of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus
How do you administer epinephrine? - ANSWER-Uncap the med, hold it with a
fist (fingers on neither end), press and hold it at a 90 degree angle on the thigh
for three seconds, rub for 10, and then call 911. If two people, get someone else
to call 911 while administering. Remember the date and time.
How do you typically go about administering medications? - ANSWER-Wash
hands, get MAR, confirm the person, check medication label to MAR, order,
and side effects before administering. Also, lock box before administering one
medication.
What are oral administration methods? - ANSWER-Pill, liquid, and sublingual.
What are types of topical methods? - ANSWER-Cream and ointment, eye, ear,
nasal, inhalation, vaginal, rectal, and transdermal.
Can you put internal and external medications in the same ziplock bag? -
ANSWER-No, they should be separated.
Who prescribes medications? - ANSWER-Practitioners
Who dispenses medications? - ANSWER-Pharmacists
2|Page
