Medication Administration Flashcards
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A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the FIRST action the medication aide should take?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse
Refusing medication is a resident's right; the aide must document the refusal and report it to the nurse for follow-up.
Which route of administration delivers medication directly into a muscle?
Answer: Intramuscular
Intramuscular (IM) injections deposit medication into muscle tissue for absorption.
When pouring liquid medication, the medication aide should read the dose at which point on the cup?
Answer: The bottom of the meniscus
Liquid medications are measured at the bottom of the meniscus (curved surface) at eye level for accuracy.
A sublingual medication should be placed:
Answer: Under the tongue
Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue where they dissolve and absorb rapidly into the bloodstream.
Which of the following is a sign of a potential allergic reaction to a medication?
Answer: Urticaria (hives) and itching
Hives and itching are common signs of an allergic reaction and require immediate notification of the nurse.
A medication aide discovers that a medication error was made. What should be done FIRST?
Answer: Notify the charge nurse immediately
Patient safety requires that the charge nurse be notified immediately so corrective action can be taken.
Controlled substances must be counted:
Answer: At the end of every shift by two licensed staff
Controlled substances require a witnessed count by two authorized staff at every shift change to prevent diversion.