Question

exam: assisting with self-administration of medications: the basics

1. what drug class is used to decrease blood clotting?

antipsychotics
anticoagulants
antihypertensives
anticonvulsants

1. when would you help a person to self-administer a medication if the medication is ordered prn?

every 4 hours around the clock
as the person needs it
daily
weekly

1. there is an order for amoxicillin 500 mg po 3x per day. what does the \mg\ stand for in the order?

gram
milligram
milliliter
microgram

1. you notice that the person you are assisting with medications has developed a rash. what should you do?

keep an eye on the rash.
have the person take a shower
notify the healthcare team promptly
do nothing, as that is an expected reaction.

1. what is the goal when assisting with self-administration of medication?

empower the person.
justify billing.
make the person dependent.
ensure the person takes medications quickly.

Explanation:

1. Antipsychotics are for mental health conditions, antihypertensives for blood pressure, anticonvulsants for seizures. Anticoagulants prevent blood clotting.
2. PRN (pro re nata) means as needed.
3. "mg" is the abbreviation for milligram. Gram is "g", milliliter is "mL", microgram is "mcg".
4. A rash could be an allergic reaction. Promptly notifying the healthcare team is crucial.
5. The goal of assisting with self - administration is to empower the person to manage their own medications.

Answer:

1. Anticoagulants
2. As the person needs it
3. Milligram
4. Notify the healthcare team promptly
5. Empower the person