Question

1. what common side effect of non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drugs, or nsaids, might be avoided if the resident takes them with food?

headache
high blood pressure
stomach upset
swelling in the legs

1. what should you do when common, mild to moderate side effects occur in your residents?

report the symptoms to the nurse or supervisor according to your organizations policy.
stay with the resident and activate your organizations emergency response protocol
withhold the next scheduled dose of their medication.
encourage fluids and give their next dose of medication with food.

1. what medication side effect is a medical emergency?

increased urination
drowsiness
shortness of breath
sleeplessness

1. after you assist a resident with their medications, you notice they develop a rash on their neck and chest. what should you do next?

keep an eye on the rash
have the resident take a shower.
notify the nurse immediately.
encourage them to drink more fluids

1. what is true about communicating a residents serious medication side effects with a nurse or supervisor?

communication must be shared at the end of your shift
communication should be organized and relevant
communication should be written in an email message
communication must be brief because people are busy

Explanation:

• Question 6: NSAIDs can irritate the stomach lining. Taking them with food can reduce this irritation, thus avoiding stomach upset.
• Question 7: Reporting symptoms according to policy is the standard and correct procedure for handling mild - moderate side effects. Activating emergency protocols is for severe emergencies, withholding medication without proper authorization is wrong, and giving more medication (even with food) without checking is incorrect.
• Question 8: Shortness of breath can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction or other life - threatening conditions related to medication side effects, making it a medical emergency. Increased urination, drowsiness, and sleeplessness are usually not immediate medical emergencies.
• Question 9: A rash after medication could be an allergic reaction. Notifying the nurse immediately is crucial as it may progress to a more serious condition. Keeping an eye on it without notifying may delay treatment, having a shower won't address the underlying cause (if it's a medication reaction), and encouraging fluids won't stop an allergic reaction.
• Question 10: Communication about serious side effects should be organized (e.g., include details like time of onset, symptoms) and relevant (stick to the facts about the side effect). It should not wait until the end of the shift (as the condition may worsen), doesn't have to be in an email (could be in - person or through proper reporting channels), and while being brief is good, being organized and relevant is more important than just brevity.

Answer:

1. Stomach upset
2. Report the symptoms to the nurse or supervisor according to your organization's policy.
3. Shortness of breath
4. Notify the nurse immediately.
5. Communication should be organized and relevant.