Assist with medications

Which of the following is not one of the 9 rights related to assisting with medications

Parenteral, oral, topical, inhalation, and eye/ear/nose drops are all routes for medications

Before putting on a new transdermal patch you should

OTC medications require a prescription

Suspensions don’t need to be shaken before poured

Medication is a drug or other substance used to prevent or treat disease or illness

Medication should be kept:

Medications can be given at any time, as long as the correct dose is given

Any person administering or assisting with medications must record on the MAR according to the employer policy

The person(s) responsible for monitoring the outcome of drug therapy is or are

An elixir is medication dissolved in alcohol or water

Adverse effects do not need to be reported

Trade name means the trade mark name of medication

You the PSW are not responsible for filling pillboxes

PSWs routinely administer medications

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life threatening

gtt is an abbreviation for drops

Medications should be stored in the kitchen above the stove

You can purchase OTC medication on the client’s behalf

A lozenge is a type of medication