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Which of the following is an example of documenting?
Which of the following is an example of documenting?
- The medication aide administers eyedrops to a resident and records the event on the resident's chart. (correct)
- The medication aide submits a written request to her supervisor to change from afternoon to morning shifts.
- The resident keeps a list of her medications at her bedside.
- The nurse provides the medication aide with a list of medications for a new resident.
Medication aides are responsible for:
Medication aides are responsible for:
- Administering only nonprescription medications to residents according to physicians' orders and under a nurse's supervision.
- Deciding the amount of medication to administer to a resident based on observation.
- Administering prescription and nonprescription medications to residents according to physicians' orders and under a nurse's supervision. (correct)
- Determining which residents need assistance taking medications and helping those residents.
Another name for a 'medication aide' is:
Another name for a 'medication aide' is:
- Pharmacist's assistant
- Medication technician (correct)
- Medication coordinator
- Pharmacology technician
Providing person-centered care includes:
Providing person-centered care includes:
For a medication aide, behaving professionally involves:
For a medication aide, behaving professionally involves:
What should a medication aide do if she is assigned to perform a task she has not been trained to do?
What should a medication aide do if she is assigned to perform a task she has not been trained to do?
In which of the following cases might the medication aide be held liable for harming a resident?
In which of the following cases might the medication aide be held liable for harming a resident?
When communicating with a resident who is difficult to understand, the MA should:
When communicating with a resident who is difficult to understand, the MA should:
How can a medication aide use effective communication skills to help promote resident safety?
How can a medication aide use effective communication skills to help promote resident safety?
Which of the following is true regarding the scope of practice of a medication aide?
Which of the following is true regarding the scope of practice of a medication aide?
Which of the following is true regarding the difference between laws and ethics?
Which of the following is true regarding the difference between laws and ethics?
If a medication aide realizes he has made a mistake, when is the best time to report it?
If a medication aide realizes he has made a mistake, when is the best time to report it?
The term controlled substance refers to:
The term controlled substance refers to:
Which of the following is the most important thing for a medication aide to know prior to performing an assigned task?
Which of the following is the most important thing for a medication aide to know prior to performing an assigned task?
A medication aide is never allowed to:
A medication aide is never allowed to:
Which of the following is the most professional and respectful way for a medication aide to refuse a task they are not trained or allowed to perform?
Which of the following is the most professional and respectful way for a medication aide to refuse a task they are not trained or allowed to perform?
The right to privacy and confidentiality:
The right to privacy and confidentiality:
In healthcare settings, diversion refers to:
In healthcare settings, diversion refers to:
What is a medication aide's role in preventing diversion?
What is a medication aide's role in preventing diversion?
Which of the following is an example of negligence on the part of an MA?
Which of the following is an example of negligence on the part of an MA?
In pharmacology, the acronym ADME stands for:
In pharmacology, the acronym ADME stands for:
Which of the following statements is true of liquid medications?
Which of the following statements is true of liquid medications?
Which of the following are considered solid medications?
Which of the following are considered solid medications?
A controlled release medication cannot be ____________.
A controlled release medication cannot be ____________.
Which of the following is true about medicated patches?
Which of the following is true about medicated patches?
Which of the following is true of generic medications?
Which of the following is true of generic medications?
The __________ route is the most common route of administration for medications.
The __________ route is the most common route of administration for medications.
The otic administration route is via the __________.
The otic administration route is via the __________.
How might a resident's gender affect the way a medication works within that person's body?
How might a resident's gender affect the way a medication works within that person's body?
The study of pharmacogenetics is the study of how a person's __________ affect(s) the way medications work in his body.
The study of pharmacogenetics is the study of how a person's __________ affect(s) the way medications work in his body.
Medication aides should be aware that certain __________ such as __________ may affect the body's response to some medications.
Medication aides should be aware that certain __________ such as __________ may affect the body's response to some medications.
Medication aides are permitted to administer medications via the following routes:
Medication aides are permitted to administer medications via the following routes:
What is the most important reason not to use household spoons for liquid medication administration?
What is the most important reason not to use household spoons for liquid medication administration?
What is the difference between a prescription and a medication order?
What is the difference between a prescription and a medication order?
Which of the following providers is authorized to order medications?
Which of the following providers is authorized to order medications?
What is a clinical trial?
What is a clinical trial?
When a medication aide is given a stat medication order he should:
When a medication aide is given a stat medication order he should:
The process by which a drug works by activating receptors is known as _____________, and the process by which a drug works by deactivating receptors is known as ______________.
The process by which a drug works by activating receptors is known as _____________, and the process by which a drug works by deactivating receptors is known as ______________.
Which of the following statements about medication side effects is true?
Which of the following statements about medication side effects is true?
On a medication order the strength of a medication refers to:
On a medication order the strength of a medication refers to:
Which of the following is true regarding the information contained in a MAR and an eMAR?
Which of the following is true regarding the information contained in a MAR and an eMAR?
An example of a systemic side effect is:
An example of a systemic side effect is:
A side effect is a(n) ___________ reaction to a medication, while an adverse drug reaction may be _____________________.
A side effect is a(n) ___________ reaction to a medication, while an adverse drug reaction may be _____________________.
When should the medication aide document the administration of a medication to a resident?
When should the medication aide document the administration of a medication to a resident?
If a resident refuses a medication:
If a resident refuses a medication:
Which of the following is a category of adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
Which of the following is a category of adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
What is the most important reason medication documentation must be accurate?
What is the most important reason medication documentation must be accurate?
Which of the following is a possible symptom of anaphylaxis?
Which of the following is a possible symptom of anaphylaxis?
Drug tolerance occurs when:
Drug tolerance occurs when:
Which of the following is an example of objective information?
Which of the following is an example of objective information?
What is the medication aide's role related to a resident who may be developing drug tolerance?
What is the medication aide's role related to a resident who may be developing drug tolerance?
Which of the following events should be immediately reported to a supervisor?
Which of the following events should be immediately reported to a supervisor?
If an MAR is missing any information the medication aide should:
If an MAR is missing any information the medication aide should:
Which of the following is true of drug-drug interactions?
Which of the following is true of drug-drug interactions?
Which of the following statements concerning herbal supplements is true?
Which of the following statements concerning herbal supplements is true?
Why is it so important for the medication aide to ask a supervisor questions when a medication order is unclear or seems unsuited to a resident's needs?
Why is it so important for the medication aide to ask a supervisor questions when a medication order is unclear or seems unsuited to a resident's needs?
Why is it important for a medication aide to understand medication calculations and conversions even if she cannot perform them?
Why is it important for a medication aide to understand medication calculations and conversions even if she cannot perform them?
Which of the following is a 'right' of medication administration?
Which of the following is a 'right' of medication administration?
In medication administration, the right route refers to:
In medication administration, the right route refers to:
The most commonly used system of measurement in healthcare settings is:
The most commonly used system of measurement in healthcare settings is:
Which of the following is equivalent to 0.50 g?
Which of the following is equivalent to 0.50 g?
When is the 'right' time for the medication aide to administer medications?
When is the 'right' time for the medication aide to administer medications?
In the metric system, liquids are measured in:
In the metric system, liquids are measured in:
Which of the following would be considered a medication administration error?
Which of the following would be considered a medication administration error?
Medications should be administered along with food:
Medications should be administered along with food:
In medicine, toxicity is:
In medicine, toxicity is:
Prior to administering any medication, the medication aide must first establish the resident's __________.
Prior to administering any medication, the medication aide must first establish the resident's __________.
Household measurements are _______________ than metric measurements.
Household measurements are _______________ than metric measurements.
Which of the following is true about an MA's role in holding medications?
Which of the following is true about an MA's role in holding medications?
There are ________ mL in a teaspoon.
There are ________ mL in a teaspoon.
What does it mean when a medication has a narrow therapeutic window?
What does it mean when a medication has a narrow therapeutic window?
Which of the following should a medication aide report to a nurse prior to administering a resident's medication?
Which of the following should a medication aide report to a nurse prior to administering a resident's medication?
What is a boxed warning?
What is a boxed warning?
Which of the following is true of a medication aide's duties as part of the care team?
Which of the following is true of a medication aide's duties as part of the care team?
An MA looking for reliable information about a drug he has never administered before should:
An MA looking for reliable information about a drug he has never administered before should:
A contraindication is:
A contraindication is:
Most medications should be stored in a _________________ and kept away from ______________.
Most medications should be stored in a _________________ and kept away from ______________.
When should a medication storage area be kept locked?
When should a medication storage area be kept locked?
A medication aide can help promote safety in a facility by:
A medication aide can help promote safety in a facility by:
What should a medication aide know concerning medication disposal?
What should a medication aide know concerning medication disposal?
Unit dose packaging contains:
Unit dose packaging contains:
Another common term for a blister pack is:
Another common term for a blister pack is:
What is the most common form of prescription medication packaging in a long-term care facility?
What is the most common form of prescription medication packaging in a long-term care facility?
A ____________ is a mobile medication storage system from which a medication aide passes and documents medication administration.
A ____________ is a mobile medication storage system from which a medication aide passes and documents medication administration.
A medication aide should perform hand hygiene ________ handling medications of any type and _____________ residents.
A medication aide should perform hand hygiene ________ handling medications of any type and _____________ residents.
Solid medications are usually placed:
Solid medications are usually placed:
The medication aide should wear gloves:
The medication aide should wear gloves:
What is the medication aide's responsibility when a resident refuses a medication?
What is the medication aide's responsibility when a resident refuses a medication?
Which of these examples is a way for a medication aide to practice person-centered care?
Which of these examples is a way for a medication aide to practice person-centered care?
Which of the following can make swallowing oral medications easier for a resident?
Which of the following can make swallowing oral medications easier for a resident?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the medication aide's responsibilities during medication preparation?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the medication aide's responsibilities during medication preparation?
The MA should minimize _______________ when preparing medications.
The MA should minimize _______________ when preparing medications.
What piece of information is always included on a prescription medication label?
What piece of information is always included on a prescription medication label?
The resident's __________ and the ____________ on the medication label must match the resident's ___________.
The resident's __________ and the ____________ on the medication label must match the resident's ___________.
One souffle cup should contain:
One souffle cup should contain:
What is the difference between medication strength and a medication dose?
What is the difference between medication strength and a medication dose?
What is the minimum number of safety checks an MA must perform while preparing medications?
What is the minimum number of safety checks an MA must perform while preparing medications?
When transferring a medication from a blister pack to a souffle cup the medication aide should:
When transferring a medication from a blister pack to a souffle cup the medication aide should:
Which of the following might be used as an alternative to a medicine cup for measuring a dose of a liquid medication?
Which of the following might be used as an alternative to a medicine cup for measuring a dose of a liquid medication?
The final check an MA should make of a resident's medication before passing it is when the medication is _________.
The final check an MA should make of a resident's medication before passing it is when the medication is _________.
Which of the following types of medications can be split (if indicated in the resident's MAR)?
Which of the following types of medications can be split (if indicated in the resident's MAR)?
Study Notes
Medication Aides: Responsibilities and Practices
- Medication aides administer medications to residents under supervision, following physician's orders, and are responsible for accurate documentation.
- They must treat residents with person-centered care, acknowledging individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Professional behavior includes strictly adhering to assigned tasks within their scope of practice and communicating effectively with supervisors when unsure about assignments.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Medication aides could be liable for harm if they act outside their training or ignore safety protocols, such as crushing medications that are labeled not to be crushed.
- Confidentiality and privacy rights are protected under HIPAA, ensuring residents can discuss health matters privately.
- Understanding the difference between laws (which impose legal requirements) and ethics (which guide responsible behavior) is essential for practice.
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
- Pharmacology principles include ADME: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion—key processes that determine how medications work in the body.
- The term "controlled substance" refers to medications that have a higher potential for abuse and regulatory oversight.
- Medication aides must be aware of medication types (liquids, solids, etc.) and appropriate routes of administration, ensuring proper techniques are followed.
Communication and Documentation
- Effective communication is crucial when conveying residents’ concerns and ensuring clarity regarding medication orders.
- Documentation should occur immediately after medication administration and in cases of refusal to ensure accurate record-keeping and patient safety.
Measurement and Calculations
- The metric system is the standard measurement system used in healthcare; it is more precise than household measurements.
- Medication calculations, even if not directly performed by aides, are essential for recognizing potential errors in dosage or administration methods.
- Understanding liquid measurements (e.g., milliliters in a teaspoon) aids in accurate medication delivery.
Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Side effects are common reactions, but they vary among individuals; most do not result in serious harm.
- Distinction between side effects and adverse drug reactions includes that side effects are typically predictable while adverse reactions can be severe and unexpected.
Clinical Trials and Drug Action
- Clinical trials are essential for testing new medications by monitoring their effectiveness and safety prior to widespread use.
- Drug mechanisms of action are understood through agonism (activating receptors) and antagonism (deactivating receptors), crucial for developing drug therapies.
Key Terminology
- Individual medication aide roles vary based on facility policies, training, and scope of practice.
- Terminology such as "narrow therapeutic window" indicates a small margin between effective and harmful doses, necessitating careful monitoring.
By focusing on these core concepts, medication aides can ensure resident safety, effective communication, and a thorough understanding of their role in medication management.### Adverse Drug Reactions
- Paradoxical reactions are categorized as adverse drug reactions (ADR).
- Drug tolerance means the drug no longer produces the desired response.
Anaphylaxis Symptoms
- Trouble breathing shortly after medication ingestion signals a potential anaphylactic reaction.
Medication Administration Rights
- The "right time" for administration is within 30-60 minutes of the prescribed time as indicated on the resident's MAR.
- The "right route" refers to administering medication in the appropriate manner for effective results.
Medication Aide Responsibilities
- Monitor and report any changes in a resident's condition before administering medications.
- Document refusals of medication and notify a nurse accordingly.
Drug Interactions and Herbal Supplements
- Some drug-drug interactions can yield beneficial effects.
- Herbal supplements may interact with prescription medications and should be reported to a resident’s doctor.
Medication Preparation and Safety
- Prepare medications in a distraction-free environment to enhance safety.
- A mobile medication storage system known as a medication cart is utilized for passing and documenting administration.
Storage and Disposal of Medications
- Medications should be stored in a cool, dry area away from sunlight.
- All medication disposal must be documented to ensure accountability.
Dosage and Administration
- Unit dose packaging includes a single dose of medication for accurate administration.
- Solid medications are typically placed in souffle cups for convenience during administration.
Safety Checks and Verification
- A minimum of three safety checks is required while preparing medications to maintain accuracy.
- Ensure the resident's identity matches the medication label to prevent incorrect administration.
Special Circumstances in Medication Administration
- Use gloves when administering eye medications to prevent contamination.
- An oral syringe can be an alternative to measuring liquid medications instead of a standard medicine cup.
Proper Handling of Medications
- Handle pills carefully by their edges to prevent contamination when transferring from a blister pack to a souffle cup.
- Scored tablets can be split, as indicated in the MAR, to provide proper dosing.
Patient-Centered Care
- Encourage residents to make decisions regarding their medication timing to foster independence in care.
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This quiz covers the key responsibilities and ethical considerations for medication aides. Topics include safe medication administration, legal liabilities, and the importance of confidentiality under HIPAA. Test your knowledge on how medication aides can provide person-centered care while adhering to professional standards.
