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Which of the following is not a method of medication administration listed in the document?
Which of the following is not a method of medication administration listed in the document?
- Inhalation
- Insertion
- Ingestion
- Injection (correct)
A metered dose inhaler is a method of medication administration via ingestion.
A metered dose inhaler is a method of medication administration via ingestion.
False (B)
Name one type of medication that can be administered through inhalation.
Name one type of medication that can be administered through inhalation.
Metered Dose Inhalers
Rectal supp ___________ is one of the methods of medication administration.
Rectal supp ___________ is one of the methods of medication administration.
What is the primary responsibility of an authorized practitioner regarding medication?
What is the primary responsibility of an authorized practitioner regarding medication?
Match the following routes of administration with their examples:
Match the following routes of administration with their examples:
Self-administration of medications can occur without any documentation.
Self-administration of medications can occur without any documentation.
What is one common task involved in the monitoring of medication administration?
What is one common task involved in the monitoring of medication administration?
Which of the following routes is NOT one of the four routes for medication administration?
Which of the following routes is NOT one of the four routes for medication administration?
The Three Checks refer to verifying medication at the time of administration only.
The Three Checks refer to verifying medication at the time of administration only.
What is the purpose of Medication Reminder Boxes (MRB)?
What is the purpose of Medication Reminder Boxes (MRB)?
Medications should be documented accurately on the ______.
Medications should be documented accurately on the ______.
Match the following authorized settings with their definitions:
Match the following authorized settings with their definitions:
What is the proper action if a controlled substance is suspected to be diverted?
What is the proper action if a controlled substance is suspected to be diverted?
Self-administration of medication is defined as when a caregiver administers the medication to a patient.
Self-administration of medication is defined as when a caregiver administers the medication to a patient.
List two important guidelines for administering medications to vulnerable populations.
List two important guidelines for administering medications to vulnerable populations.
What is one purpose of medication administration?
What is one purpose of medication administration?
Antibiotics are used to treat viral infections.
Antibiotics are used to treat viral infections.
Name one medication used to aid in the diagnosis of thyroid illness.
Name one medication used to aid in the diagnosis of thyroid illness.
Antihypertensives are used to maintain normal _____ levels.
Antihypertensives are used to maintain normal _____ levels.
Match the medications with their uses:
Match the medications with their uses:
Which of the following is NOT a form of medication?
Which of the following is NOT a form of medication?
A solution and a suspension are the same in terms of composition.
A solution and a suspension are the same in terms of composition.
What type of medication may be used to treat a headache according to physician orders?
What type of medication may be used to treat a headache according to physician orders?
What is the primary method suggested for verifying a client's identity?
What is the primary method suggested for verifying a client's identity?
If a physician's order specifies a time to administer medication, what is the acceptable window for administration?
If a physician's order specifies a time to administer medication, what is the acceptable window for administration?
Decaf coffee is the same as regular coffee.
Decaf coffee is the same as regular coffee.
What is the significance of ensuring the correct route for medication administration?
What is the significance of ensuring the correct route for medication administration?
One should not administer __________ medication instead of another due to similarity in drug names.
One should not administer __________ medication instead of another due to similarity in drug names.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor to be careful about while administering medications?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor to be careful about while administering medications?
Match the following medication terms with their meanings:
Match the following medication terms with their meanings:
Using the Universal Formula ensures you give the correct number of __________ or amount of liquid.
Using the Universal Formula ensures you give the correct number of __________ or amount of liquid.
What must be done to a suspension before administering it?
What must be done to a suspension before administering it?
Scored tablets can be safely split into multiple pieces.
Scored tablets can be safely split into multiple pieces.
What visual characteristic does a suspension have?
What visual characteristic does a suspension have?
Ibuprofen dispensed in liquid form is a ______.
Ibuprofen dispensed in liquid form is a ______.
Which of the following medications can NOT be cut, crushed, or chewed?
Which of the following medications can NOT be cut, crushed, or chewed?
Match the type of tablet to its characteristic or usage:
Match the type of tablet to its characteristic or usage:
Time-release medications are safe to be crushed for immediate effect.
Time-release medications are safe to be crushed for immediate effect.
What are the abbreviations that indicate long acting or time-released medications?
What are the abbreviations that indicate long acting or time-released medications?
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Study Notes
Medications and QMAPs
- QMAPs (Qualified Medication Aide Professionals) administer medications under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional
- QMAPs must understand the different forms of medications, their purposes, and how to administer them safely and effectively
- QMAPs are educated on important guidelines for administering medications to vulnerable populations, including:
- the elderly
- physically or cognitively impaired individuals
- those with mental health and behavioral issues
- QMAPs are authorized to administer medications in specific settings:
- Assisted Living Residences
- Alternative Care Facilities and Adult Foster Care
- State Certified Adult Day Programs
- Residential Child Care and DHS Juvenile Facilities
- Facilities that Provide Treatment for Persons with Mental Illness
- Secure Residential Treatment Centers
- All services regulated by the Dept. of Health Care in support of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- D.O.C Facilities. (Department of Corrections)
The Five Rights of Safe Medication Administration
- The Right Client: Ensure the correct recipient of the medication by using photo IDs
- The Right Time: Administer medication within a 30-minute window before or after the prescribed time. Facilities may establish AM, NOON, PM, HS guidelines.
- The Right Medication: Verify the medication name and form meticulously, being aware of similar-sounding medications.
- The Right Dose: Calculate and administer the correct dosage using the Universal Formula
- The Right Route: Administer the drug via the prescribed route, whether it be ingestion, inhalation, insertion, or application.
Routes of Medication Administration
- Ingestion: Tablets, capsules, spansules, liquids and suspensions
- Inhalation: Metered Dose Inhalers, Nebulizers, Dry Powder Inhaler Discs
- Insertion: Rectal Suppositories, Vaginal Suppositories
- Application: Ointments, gels, liniments, gargles, patches, eye drops, ear drops, nose drops & nasal sprays
Monitoring, Administering, and Self-Administration
- Monitoring: QMAPs remind clients to take medication, observe them to ensure they took the correct dose, document medication administration with "monitored" notes and deliver medication containers.
- Administering: QMAPs directly administer medications following authorized practitioner orders and strict guidelines.
- Self-Administration: Clients administer their own medications with QMAP supervision when authorized.
Purposes of Medication Administration
- Prevention: Prevent disease through immunizations
- Treatment: Address disease, illness, or symptoms. Examples include antibiotics, antiviral medications, anti-coagulants, and chemotherapy.
- Diagnosis: Used in certain illnesses like thyroid studies and contrast imaging.
- Restoration and Maintenance: Restore and maintain normal bodily function (e.g., stool softeners and medications to regulate blood pressure, hormone, and sugar levels).
Forms of Medication
- Liquids: Solutions (clear, transparent, don't separate) and suspensions (cloudy, need shaking before administration)
- Solids: Tablets (scored or unscored), caplets, enteric coated tablets (EC) designed to dissolve in intestines and should not be cut or chewed, time-release medications (XR, XL, CR, LA) should not be cut, crushed, or chewed.
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