Nebraska Med Aide Written Certification Exam – Questions and Answers (100% Verified

Medication error is noticed - ANSWER - Report error to nurse immediately. Document. Observe for side effects. Temp? Pain? Life-threatening if breathing problems, irregular HB, swelling of airway. ml/cc - ANSWER - milliliters, cubic centimeters - Same measurements/amts Five (5) Rights - ANSWER - Right Meds, Person, Time, Dosage & Route Non-legend drugs - ANSWER - Over the counter (OTC), advil aspirin, etc. Legend drugs - ANSWER - prescription drugs How are medications stored? - ANSWER - In a labeled container, locked up, limited keys. Narcotics/controlled substances are DOUBLE-locked. Counted to prevent theft/misuse of the narcotics. Who packages and labels drugs for dispensing? - ANSWER - Pharmacist Who gives a med aide permission to administer drugs? - ANSWER - Dr or Charge nurse Side effects - ANSWER - Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones. When do you wear gloves? - ANSWER - ANYTIME chance of body fluids PO - ANSWER - orally, by mouth gtt - ANSWER - drop, drops What are time-released drugs a form of? - ANSWER - Sustained release aka: controlled release