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Ms. march did not receive her Lomotil as ordered by the MD through the MAR. This is an example of
>>CORRECT ANS>>negligence
the med aide is in a hurry and does not administer Ms. Snowden her scheduled methotrexate however she
charts in the patients MAR that its given. She figures it won’t matter since it’s just one dose. This is an
example of: >>CORRECT ANS>> fraud
the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her pocket because she can get $25 per pill on the
street. this is known as >>CORRECT ANS>>diversion
define the term medication error >>CORRECT ANS>>when a drug is given any other way than how it was
prescribed
Ms. nelson wants to know what the dosage is on her heart medication. What would be the best response?
>>CORRECT ANS>>Notify the RN and have them discuss the medication dosage.
Gel >>CORRECT ANS>>a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold medication so it can be applied to
the skin. becomes a liquid at body temperature and can be rubbed into the skin.
Inhalant >>CORRECT ANS>>medication forcefully pushed into the lungs via compressed air such as a
metered dose inhaler or a disc device.
liniment >>CORRECT ANS>>a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or water and used on the skin.
Lotion >>CORRECT ANS>>A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to the skin.
Lozenge >>CORRECT ANS>>small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or sweet base that holds medication
and releases it’s the base melts in the mouth.
ointment >>CORRECT ANS>>a semisolid substance for application of medication to the skin or eye where it
is absorbed.
Paste >>CORRECT ANS>>a semisolid substance thicker and stiffer than an ointment, containing
medications. it is not absorbed as readily as an ointment. The medication may be absorbed from the paste
while a portion of the paste remains on the skin.
, Patch >>CORRECT ANS>>medication encased in a round, square, or oval disc hat is stuck t the skin,
allowing the medication to be absorbed slowly and regularly from the disc into the blood stream through the
skin.
Pill >>CORRECT ANS>>medication in a powder form that is mixed in a bonding material and forced into
round, oval, and/or flat shapes for ease of swallowing.
Powder >>CORRECT ANS>>A fine ground form of the medication that may be used for medications to ve
swallowed.
Solution>>CORRECT ANS>>liquid containing dissolved medication
Suppository >>CORRECT ANS>>medication mixed in a gelatin or other soft material and shaped like a cone
for ease of insertion into the rectum, vagina, or urethra. The gelatin slowly dissolves due to body heat and
the medication is released.
Suspension >>CORRECT ANS>>a liquid holding un-dissolved particles of the medication, The liquid must be
shaken before giving,
which allows the particles to be evenly distributed throughout the liquid. Shaking allows for accurate dosing.
Syrup >>CORRECT ANS>>liquid medications are dissolved in a sugar water to disguise the taste.
Tablet >>CORRECT ANS>>Medication that is a solid and molded into a round or oval shape. can be
swallowed whole, chewed, crushed, cut in half (if scored), placed under the tongue or inside the cheek or in
the vagina depending on the medication and its action.
List the 6 rights >>CORRECT ANS>>resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation
MAR >>CORRECT ANS>>medication administration record
who is the last individual to double check a medication before it is administered to the patient >>CORRECT
ANS>>medication aide
What do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? >>CORRECT ANS>>Ask the nurse
What do you do if a med is too big for a resident to swallow?
>>CORRECT ANS>>Report to the nurse