Medication Knowledge Flashcards
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A patient is prescribed warfarin. Which food should the medication aide instruct the patient to consume consistently rather than avoid entirely?
Answer: Vitamin K-rich leafy greens
Patients on warfarin should keep vitamin K intake consistent rather than eliminating it, as sudden changes alter INR levels.
Which drug class is most commonly associated with causing a dry, persistent cough as a side effect?
Answer: ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors cause bradykinin accumulation in the lungs, leading to a characteristic dry cough.
A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the correct first action for the medication aide?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse
Resident refusals must be documented and reported to the supervising nurse immediately.
Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of drug action in an emergency?
Answer: Intravenous
Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream for the fastest onset.
A medication aide notices a patch from the previous day is still on the resident before applying a new one. What should they do?
Answer: Remove the old patch, then apply the new one to a different site
The old transdermal patch must be removed and disposed of properly before applying the new patch at a different site.
Which of the following is a sign of digoxin toxicity that a medication aide should immediately report?
Answer: Yellow-green visual disturbances
Yellow-green halos or visual disturbances are a classic sign of digoxin toxicity requiring immediate medical attention.
Which abbreviation on a medication order means the drug should be given at bedtime?
Answer: QHS
QHS (or HS) stands for 'hora somni,' meaning at bedtime.