Medication Administration Flashcards
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Before applying a topical medication, what step should be performed first?
Answer: Clean the site and remove any previous medication
Clean the area and remove residual medication to ensure proper absorption and accurate dosing.
When should a QMAP document medication administration on the MAR?
Answer: Immediately after administration
Document immediately after giving the medication to ensure accuracy and prevent double-dosing.
A QMAP notices a medication has changed color since last given. What should they do?
Answer: Withhold it and contact the pharmacist or supervising nurse
Color changes may indicate deterioration or contamination. Withhold and contact the pharmacist.
What is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
Answer: 45-degree angle
Subcutaneous injections are typically given at a 45-degree angle into the fatty tissue beneath the skin.
Which type of medication should NEVER be crushed?
Answer: Enteric-coated tablets
Enteric-coated tablets have a special coating to prevent dissolution in the stomach. Crushing destroys this coating.
A resident takes multiple medications at the same time. In what order should the QMAP administer them?
Answer: According to each medication's specific instructions regarding food and timing
Each medication may have specific instructions about food, timing, and interactions that must be followed.