Medication Administration Flashcards
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Before administering any medication, a QMAP must verify the resident's identity. What is the best method?
Answer: Compare the resident's photo ID or wristband against the MAR
Comparing a photo ID or wristband against the MAR is the most reliable identification method.
A QMAP discovers that a medication was given to the wrong resident. What is the first action?
Answer: Notify the supervising nurse or healthcare provider immediately
Notify the supervising nurse first so they can assess whether immediate medical intervention is needed.
Which route of administration involves placing medication under the tongue?
Answer: Sublingual
Sublingual means "under the tongue." Medications are absorbed through mucous membranes into the bloodstream.
A resident refuses their prescribed medication. What should the QMAP do?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the supervising nurse
Residents have the right to refuse medication. Document the refusal and notify the supervising nurse.
What is the proper procedure for administering ear drop medication?
Answer: Pull the pinna up and back for adults, down and back for children
For adults, pulling the pinna up and back straightens the ear canal. For children, pull down and back.
Which is NOT one of the Seven Rights of medication administration?
Answer: Right diagnosis
The Seven Rights are: right resident, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason. Right diagnosis is not included.