MEDICATION AIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024

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MEDICATION AIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 Contents Medication Aide Storage and Disposal of Medication 1 Medication Aide Legal and Ethical Issues 5 Medication Aide Insulin Module ... 8 Medication Aide Special Issues In Medication Administration 12 Medication Aide Preparing for Safe Administration of Medications 18 Medication Aide Pharmacology Basics 23 Medication Aide Documentation 33 Medication Aide Storage and Disposal of Medication what are the 3 reasons for proper storage of medications? {{Ans:- 1. To ensure the safety and integrity of the client. 2. To ensure the safety and integrity of all medications. 3. To comply with federal and state laws ans regulations. (DSS) Virginia DSS regulations for assisted living facilities requires the following: {{Ans:- 1. Storage area shall be locked. 2. Schedule II-VI drugs should be kept under a double lock, e.g. a locked cabinet. 3. The storage area must be well-lighted when in use but darkened when not. 4. If medications require refrigeration, it must be in a locked storage area. 5. A resident that is capable of self-administering may be permitted to keep his medication in his room. However, they must be in a secure storage area that is inaccessible to other clients. 6. The person responsible for medication administration shall keep the keys to the storage area on his/her person. 7. Medication storage areas should be kept clean & free from clutter. Storing internal and external medication must be kept {{Ans:- separate from each other. Example of external medications are {{Ans:- creams, liquids, lotions, and suppositories. Medications that must be stored in room temperature the temperature range is {{Ans:- 15 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) to (86 degrees Fahrenheit) [Show More]

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