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Cheryl frequently takes a medication, but spits her medication out after you leave. Your best course of action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Stay with her for awhile after administering the medication Joe is learning to self administer his medications. The best way to handle Joe forgetting his evening medication is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Ask him why he is forgetting to take his medication You must obtain and bring back from a health care provider visit: - CORRECT ANSWER A signed HCP form with any new orders When disposing of medications, the number of certified staff needed to be present with the supervisor is: - CORRECT ANSWER 1 When documenting your observations you should always: - CORRECT ANSWER Sign your name and date Lucy suddenly complains of chest pain that continues for more than two minutes. You should first: - CORRECT ANSWER Call the emergency telephone number The pharmacy delivers 100mg tablets when the HCP ordered 50mg of medication. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Contact the pharmacy Daniel, Cathy, and Esther all receive medication at 4pm. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Pour and administer each person's medication individually If the HCP orders 50mg of medication and the pharmacy delivers 100mg tablets you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Return the medication
A health care provider orders 100mg dose of medication. The pharmacy supplies the medication in a liquid form with a notation of 50/3ml. You would expect the pharmacy label directions to instruct you to administer: - CORRECT ANSWER 6ml Actophone is used to treat(refer to documents) - CORRECT ANSWER Pain The start date John Morton began taking Epinoctrine was (refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER February 12 If the HCP orders 50 mg of Tegretol and the pharmacy delivers 100mg tablets. You should contact pharmacy then: - CORRECT ANSWER Return Tegretol to the pharmacy The number of refills Judy Willett has for Lypotrigine (refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER 1 When accepting a telephone order, the person accepting the order must: - CORRECT ANSWER Document on the medication sheet what is to be given To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication you must: - CORRECT ANSWER Compare the label with the health care provider order Medications that can be bought in a drug store without a prescription are called - CORRECT ANSWER Over the counter medication The pharmacist uses a prescription from the health care provider to: - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare and label the medication Massachusetts DPH requires that phone numbers are posted clearly and near the phone for emergency numbers and the: - CORRECT ANSWER MAP consultant Posting a health care provider order is completed after: - CORRECT ANSWER Transcribing
At the end of the shift, while counting the medications, you discover that the count is incorrect and that there is one tablet missing. You should first: - CORRECT ANSWER Check the count book and medications sheet for errors in addition or subtraction A good way to make sure you don't forget important information is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Write it down If you are using a pharmacy container, read the directions for opening and first tap the medication into: - CORRECT ANSWER A cup Epinoctrine is used to treat( refer to documents) - CORRECT ANSWER Bipolar disorder A possible side effect to look for when an individual is taking Actophone would be to observe for(refer to documents) - CORRECT ANSWER Uncontrolled eye movements If you are using a blister pack, press down on the packaging so that the medication falls directly into: - CORRECT ANSWER The cup The HCP orders a medication that needs to be administered using a transdermal patch. You have never administered medication this way. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Call your supervisor The strength of a tablet is located on the: - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacy bottle label The expiration date of a medication is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Last date it can be administered The number found on all pharmacy labels needed to obtain a refill from the pharmacy is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Rx number When adding a refill into the count book, two certified staff must record the quantity received from the pharmacy and update the: - CORRECT ANSWER Amount left column
An expired HCP order is one that is: - CORRECT ANSWER Outdated When disposing of a medication you should have a supervisor present and: - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the medication from the shift count page "Verifying" a health care provider order is done after: - CORRECT ANSWER Posting To correct an error you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Draw a single line through it, write error and include your initials After taking new education a new medication for the first time a person tells you they are having difficulty breathing and you also observe they have hives. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Call the emergency telephone number Drug sensitivity is influenced by: - CORRECT ANSWER Age, body weight and height The HCP ordered Prednisone 3 mg by mouth everyday in the a.m. The pharmacy label strength is 1mg. The right amount to administer would be: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 tablets Mary Stevens takes a medication four times a day. She usually gets up at 6:00am and likes to go to bed at 9:00pm. The best times to administer her medication are: - CORRECT ANSWER 7am, noon, 4pm and 8pm During the night Carlos begins coughing and has a temperature of 101 degrees. There is no order for his symptoms. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Report that Carlos is coughing and has a temperature of 101 degrees. Telling Susan's parents that she had a great time at the water park that day is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER Certain time reporting
An individual is going to visit his family for less than 72 hours. Medications may be prepared by certified staff if they cannot be prepared by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacy The number of tablets John Morton took on February 12 at 2pm would be( refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER 4 Posting and verifying is a process done after: - CORRECT ANSWER Transcribing The index should contain the names of all people on countable medications, the medication name,: - CORRECT ANSWER Strength and the count sheet page number You are being more mindful when you are giving medications if you: - CORRECT ANSWER Say out loud what you need to do before you perform a step To avoid making mistakes when administering medications you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Remain mindful when administering medications Melissa Spring has an order written for administration of 1 mg of a medication. You accidentally give her 2 mg of the medication. Your first action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately call your map consultant It is important to accurately report what you see in the behavior of those you support because: - CORRECT ANSWER Without your reporting, small changes and medication interacts may be missed Immediately after completing the medication administration process and returning the medication to the proper storage location you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Lock the storage area A health care provider writes an order for 300mg of a medication. The strength of a tablet is 100mg. You should administer_____tablets: - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Harry's supply of medication is low. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Order a refill from the pharmacy You must wash your hands before: - CORRECT ANSWER And after each medication administration The most important aspect of medication occurrence is: - CORRECT ANSWER Focusing on the cause of the occurrence Harry is starting a new day program. Sharing information about his medications is the responsibility of: - CORRECT ANSWER The residential staff The best time for completing medication counts would be: - CORRECT ANSWER Every time the certified staff changes During the medication administration process, after preparing the medication, you then compare the label to the medication sheet and you: - CORRECT ANSWER Administer the medication A person should not be administered a medication if it is: - CORRECT ANSWER Expired The indication of a medication is the: - CORRECT ANSWER The intended use of a medication A PRN medication is administered: - CORRECT ANSWER Based on a specific reason ordered When getting prepared for medication administration you must first: - CORRECT ANSWER Open the medication book to the person you have identified To add a refill into the count book two certified staff must record the: - CORRECT ANSWER Quantity received from the pharmacy Reporting is an essential part of the: - CORRECT ANSWER Cycle of responsibility
You administer a medication using normal procedures when: - CORRECT ANSWER You are sure the five rights agree You see that the names of the medication are different. Your first action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Call your map consultant You are being more mindful when you are giving medications if you: - CORRECT ANSWER Say out loud what you need to do before you perform a step To avoid making mistakes when administering medications you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Remain mindful when administering medications Melissa Spring has an order written for administration of 1 mg of a medication. You accidentally give her 2 mg of the medication. Your first action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately call your map consultant It is important to accurately report what you see in the behavior of those you support because: - CORRECT ANSWER Without your reporting, small changes and medication interacts may be missed Immediately after completing the medication administration process and returning the medication to the proper storage location you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Lock the storage area A health care provider writes an order for 300mg of a medication. The strength of a tablet is 100mg. You should administer_____tablets: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Harry's supply of medication is low. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Order a refill from the pharmacy You must wash your hands before: - CORRECT ANSWER And after each medication administration
The most important aspect of medication occurrence is: - CORRECT ANSWER Focusing on the cause of the occurrence Harry is starting a new day program. Sharing information about his medications is the responsibility of: - CORRECT ANSWER The residential staff The best time for completing medication counts would be: - CORRECT ANSWER Every time the certified staff changes During the medication administration process, after preparing the medication, you then compare the label to the medication sheet and you: - CORRECT ANSWER Administer the medication A person should not be administered a medication if it is: - CORRECT ANSWER Expired The indication of a medication is the: - CORRECT ANSWER The intended use of a medication A PRN medication is administered: - CORRECT ANSWER Based on a specific reason ordered When getting prepared for medication administration you must first: - CORRECT ANSWER Open the medication book to the person you have identified To add a refill into the count book two certified staff must record the: - CORRECT ANSWER Quantity received from the pharmacy Reporting is an essential part of the: - CORRECT ANSWER Cycle of responsibility The best way you can help a person during a health care provider visit is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate changes to the HCP since the last visit The start date Joh Morton began taking Epinoctrine was (refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER February 12
Cheryl frequently takes a medication, but spits her medication out after you leave. Your best course of action is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Stay with her for awhile after administering the medication Joe is learning to self administer his medications. The best way to handle Joe forgetting his evening medication is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Ask him why he is forgetting to take his medication You must obtain and bring back from a health care provider visit: - CORRECT ANSWER A signed HCP form with any new orders When disposing of medications, the number of certified staff needed to be present with the supervisor is: - CORRECT ANSWER 1 When documenting your observations you should always: - CORRECT ANSWER Sign your name and date Lucy suddenly complains of chest pain that continues for more than two minutes. You should first: - CORRECT ANSWER Call the emergency telephone number The pharmacy delivers 100mg tablets when the HCP ordered 50mg of medication. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Contact the pharmacy Daniel, Cathy, and Esther all receive medication at 4pm. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Pour and administer each person's medication individually If the HCP orders 50mg of medication and the pharmacy delivers 100mg tablets you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Return the medication A health care provider orders 100mg dose of medication. The pharmacy supplies the medication in a liquid form with a notation of 50/3ml. You would expect the pharmacy label directions to instruct you to administer: - CORRECT ANSWER 6ml
Actophone is used to treat(refer to documents) - CORRECT ANSWER Pain The start date John Morton began taking Epinoctrine was (refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER February 12 If the HCP orders 50 mg of Tegretol and the pharmacy delivers 100mg tablets. You should contact pharmacy then: - CORRECT ANSWER Return Tegretol to the pharmacy The number of refills Judy Willett has for Lypotrigine (refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER 1 When accepting a telephone order, the person accepting the order must: - CORRECT ANSWER Document on the medication sheet what is to be given To ensure a pharmacy delivered the correct medication you must: - CORRECT ANSWER Compare the label with the health care provider order Medications that can be bought in a drug store without a prescription are called - CORRECT ANSWER Over the counter medication The pharmacist uses a prescription from the health care provider to: - CORRECT ANSWER Prepare and label the medication Massachusetts DPH requires that phone numbers are posted clearly and near the phone for emergency numbers and the: - CORRECT ANSWER MAP consultant Posting a health care provider order is completed after: - CORRECT ANSWER Transcribing When disposing of medication you must: - CORRECT ANSWER Have the supervisor present
A good way to make sure you don't forget important information is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Write it down If you are using a pharmacy container, read the directions for opening and first tap the medication into: - CORRECT ANSWER A cup Epinoctrine is used to treat( refer to documents) - CORRECT ANSWER Bipolar disorder A possible side effect to look for when an individual is taking Actophone would be to observe for(refer to documents) - CORRECT ANSWER Uncontrolled eye movements If you are using a blister pack, press down on the packaging so that the medication falls directly into: - CORRECT ANSWER The cup The HCP orders a medication that needs to be administered using a transdermal patch. You have never administered medication this way. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Call your supervisor The strength of a tablet is located on the: - CORRECT ANSWER Pharmacy bottle label The expiration date of a medication is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Last date it can be administered The number found on all pharmacy labels needed to obtain a refill from the pharmacy is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Rx number When adding a refill into the count book, two certified staff must record the quantity received from the pharmacy and update the: - CORRECT ANSWER Amount left column An expired HCP order is one that is: - CORRECT ANSWER Outdated
When disposing of a medication you should have a supervisor present and: - CORRECT ANSWER Remove the medication from the shift count page "Verifying" a health care provider order is done after: - CORRECT ANSWER Posting To correct an error you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Draw a single line through it, write error and include your initials After taking new education a new medication for the first time a person tells you they are having difficulty breathing and you also observe they have hives. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Call the emergency telephone number Drug sensitivity is influenced by: - CORRECT ANSWER Age, body weight and height The HCP ordered Prednisone 3 mg by mouth everyday in the a.m. The pharmacy label strength is 1mg. The right amount to administer would be: - CORRECT ANSWER 3 tablets Mary Stevens takes a medication four times a day. She usually gets up at 6:00am and likes to go to bed at 9:00pm. The best times to administer her medication are: - CORRECT ANSWER 7am, noon, 4pm and 8pm During the night Carlos begins coughing and has a temperature of 101 degrees. There is no order for his symptoms. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER Report that Carlos is coughing and has a temperature of 101 degrees. Telling Susan's parents that she had a great time at the water park that day is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER Certain time reporting The reason for crosscheck three is to verify that the amount of medication prepared is the same as what is indicated on the: - CORRECT ANSWER Medication sheet and pharmacy label
The number of tablets John Morton took on February 12 at 2pm would be( refer to documents): - CORRECT ANSWER 4 Posting and verifying is a process done after: - CORRECT ANSWER Transcribing The index should contain the names of all people on countable medications, the medication name,: - CORRECT ANSWER Strength and the count sheet page number MAP Consultant - CORRECT ANSWER A valuable medication information resource who can answer questions about specific med issues or med procedures. When you contact them, have the medication and med sheet available; contact them if there is a STAFF error or 5 rights do not agree. E.g. registered nurse, registered pharmacist, health care provider (HCP). Principles of Medication Administration - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Mindfulness
- Supporting abilities
- Communication Minfulness - CORRECT ANSWER One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes always remaining alert and focused and thinking about what you are doing. Supporting Abiliites - CORRECT ANSWER One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes helping the pt function as independently as possible and encouraging them to participate fully in the med admin process. Communication - CORRECT ANSWER One of the principles of med administration that emphasizes reading the HCP order, pharmacy label, and med sheet, checking 5 rights, and talking + listening to the pt while you are administering their medication; also includes: listening, documenting, body language, facial expression, tone of voice, speaking clearly, asking questions when needed. Respecting Rights - CORRECT ANSWER Pts have right to:
- Confidentiality
- Know what their meds are and the reasons they are taken
- Know the risks associated with taking med
- Know the benefits of the med
- Refuse med
- Be given med only as ordered by HCP Observation - CORRECT ANSWER The process of watching someone carefully in order to obtain information. Objective Observation - CORRECT ANSWER Factual information you see, hear, feel, smell, or measure. Subjective Observation - CORRECT ANSWER Observations that come from working with a person who communicates how they are feeling. Reporting - CORRECT ANSWER Giving spoken or written information of something observed or told. I am responsible for making note of any physical or behavioral changes in pt. Immediate Reporting - CORRECT ANSWER Reporting without delay as soon as possible after a change is observed; may prevent a small change observed from becoming a major health issue and allows the appropriate treatment to be ordered ASAP. 911 - CORRECT ANSWER The person to call when:
- Pt falls and can't get up
- Pt complains of chest pain, has difficulty breathing, or is choking
- Pt is unresponsive
- MAP Con. recommends you hang up and call Poison Controll - CORRECT ANSWER The person to call when:
- Pt ingests a foreign substance such as detergent
