Medication Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 'eight rights' of medication administration?
Answer: Right color
The eight rights of medication administration do not include 'right color'; color is not a verification standard.
A senior resident refuses to take a prescribed medication. The caregiver should:
Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and notify the nurse
Residents have the legal right to refuse treatment; refusals must be documented and reported to the nurse.
What does PRN mean on a medication order?
Answer: Administer as needed
PRN is a Latin abbreviation for 'pro re nata,' meaning the medication is given as needed based on specific criteria.
Which observation after medication administration should be reported to the nurse immediately?
Answer: Resident develops a rash and swelling after taking a new medication
A rash and swelling after medication suggest an allergic reaction, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate nurse notification.
Why should a caregiver never crush an enteric-coated tablet?
Answer: Crushing destroys the coating that protects the stomach or controls drug release
Enteric coatings are designed to protect the stomach lining or to control the release of medication in the intestines.
Which of the following medications commonly prescribed to seniors carries a high risk for falls?
Answer: Benzodiazepines (sedatives)
Benzodiazepines cause sedation, dizziness, and impaired balance, significantly increasing fall risk in older adults.