Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Hour of sleep or bedtime

A. qod or QOD = Every other day B. qd or QD = Once a day C. bid or BID = Twice a day D. sq or SQ = Subcutaneous E. HS or qhs = Hour of sleep

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Twice a day

A. qod or QOD = Every other day B. qd or QD = Once a day C. bid or BID = Twice a day D. sq or SQ = Subcutaneous E. HS or qhs = Hour of sleep

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Subcutaneous

A. qod or QOD = Every other day B. qd or QD = Once a day C. bid or BID = Twice a day D. sq or SQ = Subcutaneous E. HS or qhs = Hour of sleep

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Every other day

A. qod or QOD = Every other day B. qd or QD = Once a day C. bid or BID = Twice a day D. sq or SQ = Subcutaneous E. HS or qhs = Hour of sleep Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Once a day

A. qod or QOD = Every other day B. qd or QD = Once a day C. bid or BID = Twice a day D. sq or SQ = Subcutaneous E. HS or qhs = Hour of sleep Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Gram

A. pc = After meals B. mg = Milligram C. OTC = Over-the-Counter D. gm = Gram E. po = By mouth Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Milligram

A. pc = After meals B. mg = Milligram C. OTC = Over-the-Counter D. gm = Gram E. po = By mouth Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: After meals

A. pc = After meals B. mg = Milligram C. OTC = Over-the-Counter D. gm = Gram E. po = By mouth Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Over-the-Counter

A. pc = After meals B. mg = Milligram C. OTC = Over-the-Counter D. gm = Gram E. po = By mouth Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: By mouth

A. pc = After meals B. mg = Milligram C. OTC = Over-the-Counter D. gm = Gram E. po = By mouth Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'q'

A. Teaspoonful = Teaspoonful B. Before Meals = Before Meals C. As needed = As needed D. Every = Every E. Four times a day = Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'ac'

A. Teaspoonful = Teaspoonful B. Before Meals = Before Meals C. As needed = As needed D. Every = Every E. Four times a day = Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'qid or QID'

A. Teaspoonful = Teaspoonful B. Before Meals = Before Meals C. As needed = As needed D. Every = Every E. Four times a day = Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'tsp'

A. Teaspoonful = Teaspoonful B. Before Meals = Before Meals C. As needed = As needed D. Every = Every E. Four times a day = Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'prn or PRN'

A. Teaspoonful = Teaspoonful B. Before Meals = Before Meals C. As needed = As needed D. Every = Every E. Four times a day = Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'Tbsp'

A. Three times daily = Three times daily B. Milliliter = Milliliter C. Ounce = Ounce D. Tablespoonful = Tablespoonful E. Medication Administration Record = Medication Administration Record Signup and view all the answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'tid or TID'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'ml'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'oz'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'MAR'

Which of the following are abbreviations for drug routes EXCEPT?

SL Signup and view all the answers

You receive an order for Nitroglycerin to be given sublingually. It would be given:

Under the tongue Signup and view all the answers

The following are abbreviations for dosages or strengths of medications EXCEPT:

ml Signup and view all the answers

If you are not sure of an abbreviation it is OK to guess.

False Signup and view all the answers

It is important to know the policy on approved abbreviations for your facility.

True Signup and view all the answers

A milliliter is the same as a milligram.

False Signup and view all the answers

Common over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin and calamine lotion, may be kept on hand in large bottles for the use of all residents who might need it in assisted living.

False Signup and view all the answers

When administering medications, it is OK to leave a resident's medication at the bedside if the resident is present.

False Signup and view all the answers

You are legally responsible for any medications or treatment you administer.

True Signup and view all the answers

Medications should be given within one hour before or one hour after the prescribed or scheduled time of administration.

True Signup and view all the answers

Residents have a right to refuse medication.

True Signup and view all the answers

Oral medications must be stored separately from topical or external medications.

True Signup and view all the answers

Staff giving medications in assisted living communities has to demonstrate certain skills with administering medications and be checked off or validated by a Georgia State physician, registered nurse or registered pharmacist.

True Signup and view all the answers

Regulations for the accountability or record keeping of controlled substances differ from the regulations for non-controlled medications.

True Signup and view all the answers

Unlicensed staff in assisted living communities may administer all intramuscular (IM) injections and intravenous fluids ordered by the physician.

False Signup and view all the answers

A certified medication aide is not permitted to accept a physician's telephone or verbal order having to do with starting, stopping, or changing a medication for any resident.

True Signup and view all the answers

Information or documentation on the MAR for PRN (as needed) medications that are administered includes:

The amount or quantity of medication administered Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Jones, a resident of an assisted living community, is going to visit his family for the week. The proper way to prepare Mr. Jones' prescription medications to take with him would be to:

Remove the amount of medications needed for the week from the resident's supply of medication, place the medications in labeled containers and document the medications sent on the appropriate facility form Signup and view all the answers

The resident's physician or prescribing practitioner is to be contacted about the resident's medication orders whenever:

The resident requests that medications be administered and there is no physician order for the medications Signup and view all the answers

The facility is required to maintain or keep all medication orders for a resident:

In any type of notebook or record, as long as the order is in the facility Signup and view all the answers

The following statement about non-prescription (OTC) medications is FALSE:

They can produce unwanted effects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE when a certified medication aide in an assisted living community is pre-pouring or preparing medications in advance:

Oral solid medications (tablets and capsules) for routine administration may be prepared within 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

You have to document on MAR when a medication is:

Administered Signup and view all the answers

In order for a medication to be administered you must always have:

Permission from the family Signup and view all the answers

'As needed' (PRN) medications must be administered according to:

The family's request on how often the medication can be given and for what reason Signup and view all the answers

When should medications be signed off on the MAR?

After all the residents have been administered their medications and observed to actually take the medications Signup and view all the answers

You remove a resident's medications from the packages or containers and the resident refuses to take his 12 PM medications. You should:

Put each medication back into the appropriate container or package that the medication came from Signup and view all the answers

When medications are stored in a refrigerator that is accessible to residents, the medications are to be:

Stored in a separate locked container in the refrigerator Signup and view all the answers

Three of the four statements below are requirements when residents administer their own medications. Which one is NOT a requirement for self-administration?

The medications must be stored in a safe and secure manner Signup and view all the answers

One of the best ways of identifying the correct resident is to:

Ask another staff member Signup and view all the answers

Checking the medication label against the MAR three times should ALWAYS:

Be done if it is a new medication order Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are examples of medication errors EXCEPT one. Which one of the following is NOT a medication error?

Failing to perform any of the six rights of medication administration Signup and view all the answers

If you are unable to read the physician's handwriting on a prescription or health services record or the directions for a medication are incomplete, you should:

Leave the orders for the staff on the next shift Signup and view all the answers

When a resident has difficulty swallowing, the resident is at risk for:

Asthma Signup and view all the answers

When applying a topical medication, you should wear:

Gloves Signup and view all the answers

An inhaler must be shaken:

After each and every time you use it Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medication Abbreviations and Terms

HS or qhs: Hour of sleep or bedtime.
bid or BID: Administered twice a day.
sq or SQ: Indicates subcutaneous administration.
qod or QOD: Every other day.
qd or QD: Administered once a day.
gm: Abbreviation for gram.
mg: Abbreviation for milligram.
pc: After meals.
OTC: Over-the-Counter medications.
po: By mouth.
q: Represents "Every."
ac: Indicates administration before meals.
qid or QID: Administered four times a day.
tsp: Abbreviation for teaspoonful.
prn or PRN: Refers to medications as needed.
Tbsp: Abbreviation for tablespoonful.
tid or TID: Administered three times daily.
ml: Abbreviation for milliliter.
oz: Abbreviation for ounce.
MAR: Medication Administration Record.

Medication Administration Protocols

Sublingual nitroglycerin is given under the tongue.
In case of uncertainties regarding abbreviations, guessing is not acceptable.
Knowing approved abbreviations for each facility is essential.
A milliliter (ml) is not the same as a milligram (mg).
Over-the-Counter medications require a physician’s order to be administered to residents.
Document on MAR for administered, refused, or omitted medications.
A physician's order is necessary before administering any medication.
For PRN medications, follow the frequency specified in the physician's order.
Medications must be signed off on MAR after observing a resident taking the medication.

Medication Handling and Emergency Protocols

Refusal or omission of medication by a resident is not classified as a medication error.
Report legibility issues in prescriptions to a supervisor or pharmacist.
Risks of aspiration are present when residents have difficulty swallowing.
Topical medication application requires the use of gloves for safety.
Medications should be disposed of as per facility policies if refused.

Self-Administration of Medications

Assessment is required for residents to self-administer medications.
Observation by staff during self-administration is not mandatory.

Identification and Verification

Use photographs of residents for accurate identification when administering medications.
Medication labels should be verified against MAR three times for safety.

Other Important Concepts

Facility must maintain medication orders in resident's records.
Regulations around controlled substances differ from non-controlled medications.
Ensure over-the-counter medications have appropriate labeling and container safety.

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Medical Terminology Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Hour of sleep or bedtime

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Twice a day

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Subcutaneous

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Every other day

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Once a day

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Gram

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Milligram

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: After meals

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: Over-the-Counter

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: By mouth

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'q'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'ac'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'qid or QID'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'tsp'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'prn or PRN'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'Tbsp'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'tid or TID'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'ml'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'oz'

Match the abbreviation with its meaning: 'MAR'

Which of the following are abbreviations for drug routes EXCEPT?

You receive an order for Nitroglycerin to be given sublingually. It would be given:

The following are abbreviations for dosages or strengths of medications EXCEPT:

If you are not sure of an abbreviation it is OK to guess.

It is important to know the policy on approved abbreviations for your facility.

A milliliter is the same as a milligram.

Common over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin and calamine lotion, may be kept on hand in large bottles for the use of all residents who might need it in assisted living.

When administering medications, it is OK to leave a resident's medication at the bedside if the resident is present.

You are legally responsible for any medications or treatment you administer.

Medications should be given within one hour before or one hour after the prescribed or scheduled time of administration.

Residents have a right to refuse medication.

Oral medications must be stored separately from topical or external medications.

Staff giving medications in assisted living communities has to demonstrate certain skills with administering medications and be checked off or validated by a Georgia State physician, registered nurse or registered pharmacist.

Regulations for the accountability or record keeping of controlled substances differ from the regulations for non-controlled medications.

Unlicensed staff in assisted living communities may administer all intramuscular (IM) injections and intravenous fluids ordered by the physician.

A certified medication aide is not permitted to accept a physician's telephone or verbal order having to do with starting, stopping, or changing a medication for any resident.

Information or documentation on the MAR for PRN (as needed) medications that are administered includes:

Mr. Jones, a resident of an assisted living community, is going to visit his family for the week. The proper way to prepare Mr. Jones' prescription medications to take with him would be to:

The resident's physician or prescribing practitioner is to be contacted about the resident's medication orders whenever:

The facility is required to maintain or keep all medication orders for a resident:

The following statement about non-prescription (OTC) medications is FALSE:

Which of the following is TRUE when a certified medication aide in an assisted living community is pre-pouring or preparing medications in advance:

You have to document on MAR when a medication is:

In order for a medication to be administered you must always have:

'As needed' (PRN) medications must be administered according to:

When should medications be signed off on the MAR?

You remove a resident's medications from the packages or containers and the resident refuses to take his 12 PM medications. You should:

When medications are stored in a refrigerator that is accessible to residents, the medications are to be:

Three of the four statements below are requirements when residents administer their own medications. Which one is NOT a requirement for self-administration?

One of the best ways of identifying the correct resident is to:

Checking the medication label against the MAR three times should ALWAYS:

All of the following are examples of medication errors EXCEPT one. Which one of the following is NOT a medication error?

If you are unable to read the physician's handwriting on a prescription or health services record or the directions for a medication are incomplete, you should:

When a resident has difficulty swallowing, the resident is at risk for:

When applying a topical medication, you should wear:

An inhaler must be shaken:

Study Notes

Medication Abbreviations and Terms

Medication Administration Protocols

Medication Handling and Emergency Protocols

Self-Administration of Medications

Identification and Verification

Other Important Concepts

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