Maine CRMA Unit One Flashcards
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What does CRMA Cannot refer to?

  • Provide counseling
  • Administer vaccines
  • Give injectables unless trained by an RN (correct)
  • Prescribe medication

How often must one re-certify?

Every two years

How long is the re-certification class?

8 hours

What do psychotropic drugs relate to?

<p>Mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are anti-psychotic drugs used for?

<p>Mental illness symptoms such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anti-psychotics have no regulations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Psycho-active drugs work with the central nervous system.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

PRN stands for _____

<p>when necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a doctor provide for prescribing drugs?

<p>Specific symptoms to look for and any restrictions or precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Maine, it is acceptable to flush medications.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with Schedule 2 medications?

<p>Counted and signed once a day if used, once a week if not used</p> Signup and view all the answers

The five rights of medication administration include person, drug, dosage, root, and _____

<p>time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MAR stand for?

<p>Medication Administration Record</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps to check the 5 rights?

<ol> <li>Pull out 2. Pour 3. Pass</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a normal body temperature?

<p>98.6-99 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a normal heart rate range?

<p>60-100 beats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal respiratory rate?

<p>12-20 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is normal blood pressure?

<p>120/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vital signs include temperature, pulse, respiration, and _____

<p>blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for a blood pressure cuff?

<p>Sphygmomanometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

CRMA can assess pain levels.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

CRMA Injectable Restrictions

CRMAs cannot administer injectables without specific RN training.

CRMA Re-certification Frequency

Every two years, and has 30-day grace to finish.

Psychotropic Drugs

Drugs related to mental illnesses.

Anti-psychotic Drugs

Manage mental illness symptoms like bipolar and schizophrenia.

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Anti-psychotic Regulation

Heavy regulations due to strength.

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Psychoactive Drug Regulation

Less regulated than antipsychotics, primarily for depression and anxiety.

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PRN Medication

Taken as needed; 'when necessary'.

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Prescription Drug Instructions

Doctors must include monitoring symptoms, precautions and restrictions.

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Medication Storage

Oral and external meds must be stored separately.

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Schedule 2 Medication Tracking

Daily counting and signatures if used; weekly if not.

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Schedule 2 Destruction

Requires two people; double-locked storage.

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Medication Administration Rights

Confirming person, drug, dosage, route and time.

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Medication Rights Checks

Checks happen at pull, pour and pass.

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Normal Body Temperature

98.6°F to 99°F.

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Normal Pulse Rate

Between 60-100 beats per minute.

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Normal Respirations

12-20 breaths per minute.

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Normal Blood Pressure

120/80 mmHg.

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Blood Pressure Measurement

Pumping to 180 mmHg, slow release to get systolic and diastolic.

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Vital Signs (VS)

Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.

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Sphygmomanometer

The blood pressure cuff.

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CRMA Pain Assessment Restriction

CRMAs can collect pain levels but cannot assess it.

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Study Notes

CRMA Regulations and Responsibilities

  • CRMA cannot give injectables unless specifically trained by a registered nurse (RN).
  • Re-certification is required every two years, with a 30-day grace period to complete it or retake the class.
  • Re-certification involves completing an 8-hour class.

Medication Categories

  • Psychotropic drugs are specifically related to mental illnesses.
  • Anti-psychotic drugs are used to manage symptoms of mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
  • Anti-psychotics are heavily regulated major tranquilizers.
  • Psycho-active drugs affect the central nervous system but have fewer regulations, dealing primarily with conditions like depression and anxiety.

Drug Administration Guidelines

  • PRN medications can be taken as needed, meaning "when necessary."
  • Doctors must provide specific instructions when prescribing drugs, including symptoms to monitor and any restrictions or precautions.
  • Oral and external medications must be stored separately to avoid confusion.
  • Flushing medications is permissible in Maine.

Controlled Substances

  • Schedule 2 medications are highly regulated, requiring daily counting and signatures if used, weekly if not used.
  • To destroy Schedule 2 medications, two people must be present, and they should be stored separately in a double-locked location.

Medication Administration Rights

  • The five rights of medication administration include confirming the person, drug, dosage, route, and time.
  • Checking the five rights should occur three times during medication handling: when pulling out, pouring, and passing the medication.

Vital Signs

  • Normal body temperature ranges from 98.6°F to 99°F, with various methods for checking (oral, rectal, thermal scan, otic, axillary).
  • A normal heart rate (pulse) is between 60-100 beats per minute.
  • Normal respiratory rate is between 12-20 breaths per minute.
  • Typical blood pressure reading is 120/80 mmHg; high indicates hypertension and low indicates hypotension.
  • The process for measuring blood pressure involves pumping to 180 mmHg and releasing the valve slowly to determine systolic and diastolic pressures.

Terminology

  • Vital signs (VS) include temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • A blood pressure cuff is referred to as a sphygmomanometer.
  • CRMA can collect data regarding pain levels but is prohibited from assessing pain.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards for Unit One of the Maine CRMA course. This quiz covers important terms and concepts related to medication administration and mental health. Perfect for anyone preparing for certification or wanting to refresh their skills.

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