Pharmaceutical Knowledge Flashcards
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Which of the following medications is classified as an anticoagulant?
Answer: Warfarin
Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent clot formation.
What does the medical abbreviation 'QID' mean when referring to medication administration frequency?
Answer: Four times a day
QID (quater in die) means four times daily, typically scheduled every 6 hours.
A resident is prescribed a nitroglycerin patch. Where on the body should it typically be applied?
Answer: Chest, upper arm, or back — rotating sites each day
Nitroglycerin patches should be applied to clean, dry, hairless skin on the chest, upper arm, or back, rotating sites daily to prevent skin irritation.
Which of the following describes a 'sustained-release' or 'extended-release' medication?
Answer: A medication designed to release slowly over several hours
Sustained-release medications are formulated to dissolve slowly, providing a steady drug level over an extended period.
A resident has a known penicillin allergy. The physician orders amoxicillin. What should the medication aide do?
Answer: Withhold the medication and immediately notify the nurse
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic; the aide must withhold it and notify the nurse immediately due to the documented allergy.
What is the correct action if a medication aide makes a medication error?
Answer: Report it immediately to the supervising nurse and document it per facility policy
All medication errors must be reported immediately to the nurse, assessed for resident harm, and documented according to facility policy.
Which type of medication order is written for a specific number of doses or a defined time period?
Answer: Limited or timed order
A limited or timed order is prescribed for a set number of doses or days, after which it automatically expires.