Providing Client Care (Theory)

Medication Assessment

Assignment 2 /30

Please answer the following questions and submit this to your instructor as per your instructor's

directions.

PART A: SHORT ANSWER

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1. List the nine "rights" of assisting with medications:

a. ____________________________________________

b. ____________________________________________

c. ____________________________________________

d. ____________________________________________

e. ____________________________________________

f. ____________________________________________

g. ____________________________________________

h. ____________________________________________

i. ____________________________________________

2. Drugs come in many forms. List five forms.

a. ____________________________________________

b. ____________________________________________

c. ____________________________________________

d. ____________________________________________

e. ____________________________________________

3. What information is always on a prescription label?

a. ______________________________________________________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________________________________________________

d. ______________________________________________________________________________________

4. List the three things that are always listed on a MAR sheet.

a. ______________________________________________________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________________________________________________

PART B: UNDERSTANDING PRESCRIPTIONS

Answer the following questions using the prescription below:

Lycerin

Extra Strength 600 mg

75 Caplets

Dosage: Adults: 1 - 2 caplets with water; repeat every 4 hours as needed (q4h)

Maximum daily dose: 6 caplets

Children: as directed only by physician

Each caplet has a thin coating to make swallowing easier.

Caution: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. It is

hazardous to exceed the maximum dose unless advised by a physician.

0 refills

a. Which one identifies the amount of dosage in each caplet?

i. 500 mg

ii. 600 mg

iii. 700 mg

iv. 75 mg

b. How often should the dosage be repeated as needed?

i. Every 2 hours

ii. Every 9 hours

iii. Every 4 hours

iv. Every 5 hours

c. What identifies the proper storage for this medication?

i. Keep on the counter for easy access

ii. Keep out of reach of children and pets

iii. Keep the package in the fridge

iv. Keep it in the cupboard below the sink

d. What is the warning sign on this prescription?

i. Each caplet has a thin coating to make swallowing easier

ii. Package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child

iii. Contact a physician for dosage

iv. Extra strength 600 mg

e. How many refills is allowed with this prescription?

i. 75 refills

ii. 0 refills

iii. 5 refills

iv. 600 refills

PART C: DEFINITIONS

1. Define the following abbreviations:

a. IV

b. FBS

c. tbsp

d. OTC

e. PC or pc

f. PRN

g. STAT

h. NPO

i. Q.I.D or q.i.d

j. Rx

k. Hs or hs

l. PO

m. H, h