Medication Administration Flashcards
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Which of the following medications requires the CMT to check the resident's pulse before administration?
Answer: Digoxin (a cardiac glycoside)
Digoxin is held and the nurse notified if the apical pulse is below 60 bpm because it can further slow the heart rate.
What is the meaning of 'QHS' on a medication order?
Answer: Every night at bedtime
QHS stands for 'quaque hora somni,' meaning every night at bedtime, and is commonly used for sleep aids or medications taken at night.
A CMT is asked to administer a medication via a feeding tube. Which action is most important before giving the drug?
Answer: Verify tube placement and confirm each medication is safe for tube administration with the nurse
Tube placement must be verified before each administration, and not all oral medications are appropriate for feeding tube use — nurse confirmation is required.
Which of the following is the CORRECT technique when using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for a resident?
Answer: Have the resident exhale, then inhale slowly as the MDI is actuated
The resident should exhale first to empty the lungs, then inhale slowly and deeply during actuation to maximize drug deposition in the airways.
When storing medications in a long-term care facility, which of the following is correct?
Answer: Medications should be stored according to each drug's specific requirements (temperature, light, etc.)
Each medication has specific storage requirements that must be followed to maintain potency and safety; improper storage can render drugs ineffective or harmful.
A CMT realizes they gave a resident someone else's medication. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Notify the nurse immediately and complete an incident report
Medication errors must be reported immediately to the nurse for resident safety assessment, and an incident report must be completed per facility policy.
Which of the following describes the 'right documentation' as part of the Seven Rights of Medication Administration?
Answer: Recording medication given (or refused/held) accurately and immediately on the MAR
Right documentation means accurately recording each medication event on the official MAR immediately after administration, refusal, or omission.