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Correct Answers Graded A+ Latest Update 2025.
6 rights - ANSWER right medication
right dosage
right individual
right route
right time
right documentation
the cma may only administer those medications ordered by a physician or dentist - ANSWER
true
a cma may administer medication by intramuscular intravenous and subcutaneous routes -
ANSWER false
a cma may receive and assume responsibility for reducing to writing oral or telephone orders from a
physician - ANSWER false
cmas should record in the clients chart, doses delivered to and/or administered to client - ANSWER
true
cmas are responsible to chart drug effects and side effects: obtain vital signs as indicated or ordered -
ANSWER true
the cma may not administer medication by the oral inhalant route unless administering a pre-measured
dose unit provided by the manufacturer - ANSWER true
a cma may deliver pro-re-nata, PRN, as needed medications when authorized by a licensed physician
dentist or registered nurse. this documentation must be documented in writing within 24 hours -
ANSWER true
the cma may not alter medication doses as delivered from the pharmacy unless authorized by a
physician or dentists - ANSWER true
the cma may administer medication in an acute care unit funded by or operated by the louisiana
department of health or social services - ANSWER false
malpractice is - ANSWER any improper or injurious practice or any unskillful or faulty medical
treatment
negligence is - ANSWER performing an act that a reasonably prudent person under similar
circumstances wouldnt do
, 3 conditions that can cause medication errors - ANSWER lack of concentration, lack of
knowledge, poor communication, not knowing the 6 rights
your signature on a chart means that - ANSWER you assume responsibility for the entry
4 words that describe ethical behavior q - ANSWER honesty
sincerity
loyalty
dependability
what to do if you make an error - ANSWER report it to the staff nurse
medications that produce or sustain either mental or physical dependence - ANSWER habit
forming or controlled substances
commonly used name for a drug - ANSWER generic name
a drug's manufacturer's name - ANSWER brand/trade name
medication therapy - ANSWER the use of substances that cure, relieve, prevent, and diagnose
4 sources of medication - ANSWER animal, plant, mineral, synthetic
3 systems of measurement used when ordering meds - ANSWER apothecary, metric, household
tablets that can be broken - ANSWER scored
tablets that are treated so they can pass through the stomach unchanged and disintegrate in the
intestine (cannot be crushed) - ANSWER enteric coated tablets
most drugs are metabolized in the - ANSWER liver
4 factors that may result in a change of medication dosage - ANSWER weight, age, kidney
function, addition/deletion or another medication
common routes of administration - ANSWER topical and oral
capsule - ANSWER small cylindric gelatin container that holds a dry powder or liquid drug
never do this to time released capsules before administration - ANSWER crush, open, or empty
suspensions must be - ANSWER shaken well before use
suppository - ANSWER mixtures of medications with a firm base (coco butter) that are molded
into a shape suitable for human insertion into a body opening
temperature suppositories melt at - ANSWER body
lotions - ANSWER soothing applicants to protect the skin and relieve rashes and itching
desired effect - ANSWER when the medicine is working correctly
Correct Answers Graded A+ Latest Update 2025.
6 rights - ANSWER right medication
right dosage
right individual
right route
right time
right documentation
the cma may only administer those medications ordered by a physician or dentist - ANSWER
true
a cma may administer medication by intramuscular intravenous and subcutaneous routes -
ANSWER false
a cma may receive and assume responsibility for reducing to writing oral or telephone orders from a
physician - ANSWER false
cmas should record in the clients chart, doses delivered to and/or administered to client - ANSWER
true
cmas are responsible to chart drug effects and side effects: obtain vital signs as indicated or ordered -
ANSWER true
the cma may not administer medication by the oral inhalant route unless administering a pre-measured
dose unit provided by the manufacturer - ANSWER true
a cma may deliver pro-re-nata, PRN, as needed medications when authorized by a licensed physician
dentist or registered nurse. this documentation must be documented in writing within 24 hours -
ANSWER true
the cma may not alter medication doses as delivered from the pharmacy unless authorized by a
physician or dentists - ANSWER true
the cma may administer medication in an acute care unit funded by or operated by the louisiana
department of health or social services - ANSWER false
malpractice is - ANSWER any improper or injurious practice or any unskillful or faulty medical
treatment
negligence is - ANSWER performing an act that a reasonably prudent person under similar
circumstances wouldnt do
, 3 conditions that can cause medication errors - ANSWER lack of concentration, lack of
knowledge, poor communication, not knowing the 6 rights
your signature on a chart means that - ANSWER you assume responsibility for the entry
4 words that describe ethical behavior q - ANSWER honesty
sincerity
loyalty
dependability
what to do if you make an error - ANSWER report it to the staff nurse
medications that produce or sustain either mental or physical dependence - ANSWER habit
forming or controlled substances
commonly used name for a drug - ANSWER generic name
a drug's manufacturer's name - ANSWER brand/trade name
medication therapy - ANSWER the use of substances that cure, relieve, prevent, and diagnose
4 sources of medication - ANSWER animal, plant, mineral, synthetic
3 systems of measurement used when ordering meds - ANSWER apothecary, metric, household
tablets that can be broken - ANSWER scored
tablets that are treated so they can pass through the stomach unchanged and disintegrate in the
intestine (cannot be crushed) - ANSWER enteric coated tablets
most drugs are metabolized in the - ANSWER liver
4 factors that may result in a change of medication dosage - ANSWER weight, age, kidney
function, addition/deletion or another medication
common routes of administration - ANSWER topical and oral
capsule - ANSWER small cylindric gelatin container that holds a dry powder or liquid drug
never do this to time released capsules before administration - ANSWER crush, open, or empty
suspensions must be - ANSWER shaken well before use
suppository - ANSWER mixtures of medications with a firm base (coco butter) that are molded
into a shape suitable for human insertion into a body opening
temperature suppositories melt at - ANSWER body
lotions - ANSWER soothing applicants to protect the skin and relieve rashes and itching
desired effect - ANSWER when the medicine is working correctly
