Medication Administration and Reporting Flashcards
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A medication has been removed from a blister pack but the resident is now asleep and cannot be awakened for the dose. What should the medication aide do?
Answer: Discard the medication, document, and notify the nurse
Once a medication is removed from its packaging, it cannot be returned; it must be discarded and the situation documented with nurse notification.
What is the correct technique when using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) without a spacer?
Answer: Hold the inhaler 1-2 inches from the open mouth, exhale first, then inhale slowly while pressing
The correct MDI technique is to exhale fully, hold the inhaler 1-2 inches from the open mouth, then slowly inhale while pressing the canister.
Which of the following information must always be on a medication label before administration?
Answer: Name of the medication, dose, and expiration date
A medication label must include at minimum the resident's name, medication name, dose, route, frequency, and expiration date.
A resident on an anticoagulant medication develops unexpected bruising and nosebleeds. The medication aide should:
Answer: Document the findings and report them to the nurse immediately
Bruising and nosebleeds in a resident on anticoagulants are signs of potential bleeding complications that must be reported to the nurse promptly.
When documenting medication administration on the MAR, when should the entry be made?
Answer: Immediately after administering the medication
Documentation on the MAR must occur immediately after administration — never before — to prevent double-dosing or missed-dose errors.
Which route of administration bypasses the digestive system and delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
Answer: Intravenous
The intravenous (IV) route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, completely bypassing the gastrointestinal system.
A medication order reads 'Metformin 500 mg PO BID with meals.' How many times per day should this medication be given?
Answer: Twice daily
BID is a Latin abbreviation for 'bis in die,' meaning twice a day, so the medication is given two times daily with meals.