Med Cert 1 DODD
when is the only time you can fill a pill caddy for an individual
- Correct Answer ✔ ✔ if they cognitively understand
their meds but physically are unable to fill the caddy
how should you pour a liquid med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔
with label against your palm
always on a flat surface at eye level
when giving sublingual meds how long must you wait before
giving liquids - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 30 minutes
what position should a client be in when applying eye
medication - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ head tilted back
dsp preparing meds from below
,what position should a client be in when applying ear
medication - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ head tilted to the side,
if not possible, laying on their side
how long should a client remain in their position when
applying ear meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 2-3 minutes
transdermal meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ medicinal
patches
back/shoulder area - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ where should
a transdermal med be applied
3 types of topical meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ anti-
infective
anti-fungal
parasite
, rectal meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ administered through
the anus
what position should a client be in when administering a
rectal med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ on their left side with
top leg bent at the knee
how long should a client remain in the position for a rectal
med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 15 minutes
what's important to remember after administering a rectal
med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ wait around for 15 minutes to
help client use the bathroom
how long should a client remain in the position when
receiving a vaginal med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 30
minutes
when is the only time you can fill a pill caddy for an individual
- Correct Answer ✔ ✔ if they cognitively understand
their meds but physically are unable to fill the caddy
how should you pour a liquid med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔
with label against your palm
always on a flat surface at eye level
when giving sublingual meds how long must you wait before
giving liquids - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 30 minutes
what position should a client be in when applying eye
medication - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ head tilted back
dsp preparing meds from below
,what position should a client be in when applying ear
medication - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ head tilted to the side,
if not possible, laying on their side
how long should a client remain in their position when
applying ear meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 2-3 minutes
transdermal meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ medicinal
patches
back/shoulder area - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ where should
a transdermal med be applied
3 types of topical meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ anti-
infective
anti-fungal
parasite
, rectal meds - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ administered through
the anus
what position should a client be in when administering a
rectal med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ on their left side with
top leg bent at the knee
how long should a client remain in the position for a rectal
med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 15 minutes
what's important to remember after administering a rectal
med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ wait around for 15 minutes to
help client use the bathroom
how long should a client remain in the position when
receiving a vaginal med - Correct Answer ✔ ✔ 30
minutes
