Medication Knowledge Flashcards
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A medication aide finds an unlabeled medication cup at a resident's bedside. What is the correct action?
Answer: Discard it and prepare a new dose with proper labeling
Unlabeled medications must never be administered; they should be discarded and a new properly labeled dose prepared.
Which class of antibiotics should be avoided in patients with a known penicillin allergy due to the risk of cross-reactivity?
Answer: Cephalosporins
Cephalosporins share a similar beta-lactam ring structure with penicillin and carry a small cross-reactivity risk.
A resident is prescribed a statin medication. Which serious side effect should the medication aide monitor for and report?
Answer: Muscle pain or weakness (myopathy)
Statins can cause myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, a serious muscle breakdown that can lead to kidney damage.
A medication order reads 'metoprolol 25 mg PO QD.' If available tablets are 12.5 mg, how many tablets should be given?
Answer: 2 tablets
25 mg ÷ 12.5 mg per tablet = 2 tablets needed to deliver the prescribed dose.
Which medication requires blood glucose monitoring before administration?
Answer: Regular insulin
Insulin doses are adjusted based on current blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia or inadequate control.
A resident on long-term corticosteroid therapy is at increased risk for which condition?
Answer: Osteoporosis
Chronic corticosteroid use decreases bone density by impairing calcium absorption and increasing bone resorption.
What is the primary purpose of reconciling a resident's medication list during a care transition?
Answer: To prevent medication errors from duplications or omissions across care settings
Medication reconciliation ensures an accurate, current medication list is maintained when a resident moves between care settings.