UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
oral meds are also listed as - CORRECT ANSWER PO, by mouth
how long until oral meds work - CORRECT ANSWER 30-45 mins
topical - CORRECT ANSWER applied to the surface of the skin
what should always be done before passing any meds? - CORRECT ANSWER wash
your hands!
when applying topical meds you should always.... - CORRECT ANSWER wear gloves
OTC - CORRECT ANSWER over the counter
dodd curriculum states that otc meds must- - CORRECT ANSWER have prescription
on medication in order to be given
the only OTC med that can be given without dr perscription - CORRECT
ANSWER topical for musculoskeletal comfort for pre existing condition
dodd med pass 1 cert you CANNOT - CORRECT ANSWER adjust frequency, dose, or
perform activity not outlined in curriculum
nurse delegation - CORRECT ANSWER authority to perform a task as directed by a
nurse
, health care professionals - CORRECT ANSWER Dr. Nurse Pharmacist
ist - CORRECT ANSWER individual specific training
how to identify a client - CORRECT ANSWER picture in MAR or by another staff
in order for a client to self-administer they must- - CORRECT ANSWER identify what
med looks like, why they take it, when they take it
NEVER pass meds- - CORRECT ANSWER another person has prepared
PRN - CORRECT ANSWER as needed
Six Rights of Medication Administration - CORRECT ANSWER Right patient
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
what should you know about a client before passing meds - CORRECT
ANSWER allergies
What is listed on the MAR - CORRECT ANSWER individual, name and strength of
med, dose, time, route, month and year, allergies, special instructions
how many times to check med before administering - CORRECT ANSWER 3 times