Why is the use of medication administration record (MAR) important -
ANSWER Ensures timely and safe medication administration
Some tablets or capsules are modified releases. What do the
abbreviations ER, XR, or XL mean - ANSWER Extended-release
Explain the Z tract technique and what type of administration it is -
ANSWER Intramuscular
Using the side of your non-dominant hand to pull the skin taut, laterally.
This resembles a "Z" because the skin and subcutaneous tissue are
pulled laterally to reach the muscle. Then insert the needle at a 90-
degree angle with your dominant hand.
Where are transdermal patch medications placed on a patient? -
ANSWER Chest, Abdomen, Upper arms, Buttocks.
A place with adequate circulation.
What does the abbreviation PRN mean for frequency of administration?
- ANSWER As needed
What does the abbreviation BID mean - ANSWER twice a day
What does the abbreviation QID mean - ANSWER four times a day
What is the technique for administering a subcutaneous medication? -
ANSWER Bunching the skin tissue to avoid instilling medication within
the muscle.
Components of a medication order - ANSWER Patient name
Time
, Date
Drug name
Dosage
Route
Physician
Stages of grief - ANSWER Denial- Psychological defense
mechanism. Patient refuses to believe certain information.
Anger- Emotional response to feeling victimized. No way to retaliate
against fate.
Bargaining- Psychological detense mechanism for delaying the
inevitable, involves process of negotiation, usually with God or higher
power.
Depression- Prolonged deeply sad mood.
Indicates realization that death will come. A result of
confronting potential losses.
Acceptance- Attitude of complacency. Occurs after clients have death
with their losses and completed unfinished business.
What are some important tasks during
postmortem care? - ANSWER Supine position, remove medical
equipment (unless autopsy, medical examiner or coroner are involved),
close eyelids, replace dentures, towel near mouth, cleanse secretions/
drainage from skin, towel between legs, ID tag, cover body with sheet or
shroud at the end
What are the 3 checks of medication administration? - ANSWER
Checking the MAR, checking while drawing up medication and checking
at bedside
What is the difference between the trade name versus the generic name
of a medication. - ANSWER Trade name: name that a pharmaceutical
company identifies it's drug-generally capitalized.
ANSWER Ensures timely and safe medication administration
Some tablets or capsules are modified releases. What do the
abbreviations ER, XR, or XL mean - ANSWER Extended-release
Explain the Z tract technique and what type of administration it is -
ANSWER Intramuscular
Using the side of your non-dominant hand to pull the skin taut, laterally.
This resembles a "Z" because the skin and subcutaneous tissue are
pulled laterally to reach the muscle. Then insert the needle at a 90-
degree angle with your dominant hand.
Where are transdermal patch medications placed on a patient? -
ANSWER Chest, Abdomen, Upper arms, Buttocks.
A place with adequate circulation.
What does the abbreviation PRN mean for frequency of administration?
- ANSWER As needed
What does the abbreviation BID mean - ANSWER twice a day
What does the abbreviation QID mean - ANSWER four times a day
What is the technique for administering a subcutaneous medication? -
ANSWER Bunching the skin tissue to avoid instilling medication within
the muscle.
Components of a medication order - ANSWER Patient name
Time
, Date
Drug name
Dosage
Route
Physician
Stages of grief - ANSWER Denial- Psychological defense
mechanism. Patient refuses to believe certain information.
Anger- Emotional response to feeling victimized. No way to retaliate
against fate.
Bargaining- Psychological detense mechanism for delaying the
inevitable, involves process of negotiation, usually with God or higher
power.
Depression- Prolonged deeply sad mood.
Indicates realization that death will come. A result of
confronting potential losses.
Acceptance- Attitude of complacency. Occurs after clients have death
with their losses and completed unfinished business.
What are some important tasks during
postmortem care? - ANSWER Supine position, remove medical
equipment (unless autopsy, medical examiner or coroner are involved),
close eyelids, replace dentures, towel near mouth, cleanse secretions/
drainage from skin, towel between legs, ID tag, cover body with sheet or
shroud at the end
What are the 3 checks of medication administration? - ANSWER
Checking the MAR, checking while drawing up medication and checking
at bedside
What is the difference between the trade name versus the generic name
of a medication. - ANSWER Trade name: name that a pharmaceutical
company identifies it's drug-generally capitalized.
