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medication aide (MA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a healthcare worker, usually first trained as a nursing assistant, whose main task is administering medications to residents in a long-term care facility. long-term care facilities - CORRECT ANSWER-a facility in which residents live and are able to receive 24- hour skilled care. documenting - CORRECT ANSWER-keeping a record of care provided. PRN - CORRECT ANSWER-abbreviation meaning as needed. professional - CORRECT ANSWER-having to do with work or a job. personal - CORRECT ANSWER-relating to life outside one's job, such as family, friends, and home life. professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER-the act of behaving properly when working. person-centered care - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities. confidential - CORRECT ANSWER-private. chain-of-command - CORRECT ANSWER-the line of authority within a facility or agency. conscientious - CORRECT ANSWER-guided by a sense of right and wrong; principled. delegate - CORRECT ANSWER-to transfer responsibility to a person for a specific task.
liability - CORRECT ANSWER-a legal term that means someone can be held responsible for harming someone else. scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER-defines the tasks that healthcare providers are legally allowed to do as permitted by state or federal law. nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER-an approach to providing effective care for a resident on an ongoing basis; involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. verbal communication - CORRECT ANSWER-communication involving the use of spoken or written words or sounds. nonverbal communication - CORRECT ANSWER-communication without using words. clichés - CORRECT ANSWER-phrases that are used over and over again and do not really mean anything. policy - CORRECT ANSWER-a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs. procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-a method or way of doing something. ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-a knowledge of right and wrong. law - CORRECT ANSWER-a rule set by the government to help people live peacefully and to ensure safety. controlled substance - CORRECT ANSWER-a drug that is more likely than others to be abused or to cause addiction. assessing - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, to make a medical determination about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER-injury to a person due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill. diversion - CORRECT ANSWER-removing medications prescribed for a resident for the purpose of personal use or sale to another person. fraud - CORRECT ANSWER-deception or misrepresentation of truth; in health care this can involve falsely documenting care. Controlled Substances Act (CSA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a law defining drugs that pose a risk for addiction or abuse. ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-a knowledge of right and wrong. law - CORRECT ANSWER-a rule set by the government to help people live peacefully and to ensure safety. controlled substance - CORRECT ANSWER-a drug that is more likely than others to be abused or to cause addiction. assessing - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, to make a medical determination about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role. glucose - CORRECT ANSWER-natural sugar. subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of injection given under the skin, in the fat layer above the muscle. insulin - CORRECT ANSWER-a hormone that works to move glucose from the blood and into the cells for energy for the body.
Residents' Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-rights related to how residents must be treated while living in a facility; they provide an ethical code of conduct for healthcare workers. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a federal law that requires that health information be kept private and secure and that organizations take special steps to protect this information. protected health information (PHI) - CORRECT ANSWER-a person's private health information, which includes name, address, telephone number, social security number, email address, and medical record number. abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone. neglect - CORRECT ANSWER-the failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person. mandated reporters - CORRECT ANSWER-a person who is legally required to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect because they have regular contact with vulnerable populations, such as the elderly in care facilities. negligence - CORRECT ANSWER-an action, or the failure to act or provide the proper care, that results in unintended injury to a person. malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER-injury to a person due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill. diversion - CORRECT ANSWER-removing medications prescribed for a resident for the purpose of personal use or sale to another person. fraud - CORRECT ANSWER-deception or misrepresentation of truth; in health care this can involve falsely documenting care.
drops - CORRECT ANSWER-a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper. elixir - CORRECT ANSWER-a clear, thin flavored liquid, often containing alcohol. spray - CORRECT ANSWER-a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed into the nose or onto another part of the body. solution - CORRECT ANSWER-a solid, liquid, or gas dissolved in a liquid. suspension - CORRECT ANSWER-a liquid mixture containing drug particles that are not completely dissolved; must be shaken before administration. syrup - CORRECT ANSWER-a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and water, with or without flavor. tincture - CORRECT ANSWER-an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol. tablets - CORRECT ANSWER-a form of medicine pressed into a hard pill. scored - CORRECT ANSWER-for a medication, marked with a groove to make splitting easier. dosage - CORRECT ANSWER-the amount of medication to be taken at one time. enteric-coated tablets - CORRECT ANSWER-a tablet coated in a thin film that protects it from stomach acids, allowing it to pass through the stomach before becoming active. film-coated tablets - CORRECT ANSWER-a tablet coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste for easier swallowing. caplets - CORRECT ANSWER-oblong or oval tablet with a smooth finish for easy swallowing.
chewable tablets - CORRECT ANSWER-a tablet meant to be chewed and swallowed. oral disintegrating tablets - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which drugs are placed in the mouth and swallowed. sublingual (SL) tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-a tablet placed under the tongue to dissolve and absorb through the lining of the mouth. buccal tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-a tablet placed between the cheek and gums to dissolve and absorb through the lining of the mouth. effervescent tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-a tablet that releases bubbles of carbon dioxide gas when dropped in a liquid. powder - CORRECT ANSWER-a form of medication that may be used externally (applied to the skin) or mixed into a liquid. capsule - CORRECT ANSWER-a form of medication made of hard or soft gelatin with powdered, granulated, or liquid medication inside. lozenge - CORRECT ANSWER-a solid form of medication with a texture similar to hard candy. troches - CORRECT ANSWER-a solid form of medication related to lozenges; may be hard or have a gummy consistency. controlled release - CORRECT ANSWER-medication designed for continuous release over time. topical - CORRECT ANSWER-a drug that is applied to a body surface. ointment - CORRECT ANSWER-a semisolid medication form that is thick and greasy; it may provide protective and lubricating effects.
active ingredient - CORRECT ANSWER-the chemical component of a medication that works to relieve a condition. filler - CORRECT ANSWER-a component of a medication that does not have an effect on the body. Medication Safety Board - CORRECT ANSWER-an organization that works for the safe use of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) - CORRECT ANSWER-a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing medication errors. Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-the purpose for which a drug is administered. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a US federal agency; protecting public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of medications is part of its mission. tall man lettering (TML) - CORRECT ANSWER-a technique for reducing drug name confusion by using capital letters to emphasize differences in drug names that could be easily confused. route of administration - CORRECT ANSWER-the path that gets a drug into the body. oral route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which drugs are placed in the mouth and swallowed. parental route - CORRECT ANSWER-a route of medication administration that bypasses the digestive system. injection - CORRECT ANSWER-a method of putting medication into the body using a hollow needle. intramuscular - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of injection given in the muscle, usually the upper arm or thigh.
intradermal - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of injection given just underneath the outer layer of skin. intravenous (IV) - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of injection given in the muscle, usually the upper arm or thigh. rectal route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is placed into the rectum through the anus. vaginal route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is placed into the vagina. ocular route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is placed in the eye; also called the optic route or ophthalmic route. otic route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is placed in the ear. nasal route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is placed in the nose. inhalation route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is inhaled through the mouth to reach the lungs. nebulization route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is aerosolized and breathed in as a mist. aerosolize - CORRECT ANSWER-to break apart into particles small enough to be suspended in the air. nebulizers - CORRECT ANSWER-a machine that can aerosolize liquid medications for inhalation. topical route - CORRECT ANSWER-administration route in which medication is applied to a body surface; may also be called the cutaneous route. - CORRECT ANSWER-
forward balance - CORRECT ANSWER-in a controlled substance count, the amount of a drug remaining after it has been dispensed. objective information - CORRECT ANSWER-information based on what a person sees, hears, touches, or smells; also called signs. subjective information - CORRECT ANSWER-information that a person cannot or did not observe, but is based on something reported to the person that may or may not be true; also called symptoms. anaphylactic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-a dangerous allergic reaction to a medication or other substance; may cause swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that can obstruct the airway; also called anaphylaxis. hypersensitive emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 120 mm Hg. convert - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, to change the amount of medication from one measuring system to another. metric system - CORRECT ANSWER-a system of measurement based on the meter, the gram, and the liter; preferred for scientific and healthcare use. household measurements - CORRECT ANSWER-a system of measurements that uses the yard, the pound, and the fluid ounce; should not be used to measure medications. apothecaries' system - CORRECT ANSWER-one of the oldest systems of measurements; was once used to measure medications, but now rarely used. clinical trial - CORRECT ANSWER-testing performed on patients during the development of a new medication.
dosage range - CORRECT ANSWER-the maximum and minimum doses to achieve the desired effects of a drug, determined during clinical trials. toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, a poisoning effect caused by too high a dose or from an adverse reaction. therapeutic dose - CORRECT ANSWER-a dose of a medication that has the desired effect on the patient. local - CORRECT ANSWER-in pharmacology, describes an effect that occurs at the location on the body where the drug has touched. systemic - CORRECT ANSWER-in pharmacology, describes an effect that occurs throughout the body systems, tissues, or organs. class - CORRECT ANSWER-in pharmacology, a category or type of drug. adverse drug reactions (ADRs) - CORRECT ANSWER-a negative reaction to a drug; may be known and predictable or unique to the person taking the drug. idiosyncratic drug reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of reaction that cannot be predicted and is not related to the dose or to the known effects of the drug. allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-a situation in which the body's immune system overreacts to a substance that would normally not cause an immune response; sometimes called hypersensitivity. paradoxical reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of drug reaction that occurs when a drug causes the opposite effect of what is expected. drug tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER-a situation in which a patient no longer receives the same effect from the same dose of medication.
stock medication - CORRECT ANSWER-over-the-counter medication kept in a facility for PRN use; some states allow facilities to also have a stock of certain prescription medications to be administered by a doctor's order in emergency situations. pass - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, the period during which medications are delivered and administered to residents. traditional packaging - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, packaging in which multiple doses of a medication are stored loose in a single bottle. unit dose packaging - CORRECT ANSWER-a single dose of a medication sealed in plastic, usually with foil backing. blister packs - CORRECT ANSWER-a medication dosing system in which multiple doses of a medication are sealed separately on a card with foil backing; also called bubble pack, punch card, or bingo card. aseptic - CORRECT ANSWER-free from pathogens. souffle cups - CORRECT ANSWER-a small paper cup used for medication administration. setup - CORRECT ANSWER-in medication administration, the process of preparing medications for administration. wound - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of injury to the skin. cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER-a bacterial infection affecting the skin and soft tissue. malaise - CORRECT ANSWER-a general sense of feeling unwell. methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA) - CORRECT ANSWER-bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) that have developed resistance to the antibiotic methicillin.
sepsis - CORRECT ANSWER-an infection in the bloodstream. pruritis - CORRECT ANSWER-a medical term for itching. contact dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the skin caused by contact with an irritant. atopic dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the skin not related to contact with an irritant; also called eczema. histamines - CORRECT ANSWER-substances that are part of the body's immune response. psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWER-a chronic, autoimmune skin condition in which the body creates too many skin cells, causing white or red scaly patches. autoimmune - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which the body's immune system attacks normal tissue in the body. fungus - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of living organism that can sometimes cause illness or infection. candidiasis - CORRECT ANSWER-overgrowth of the fungus candida on or in the body. pediculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-infestation of the hair or body with lice eggs or adult lice. scabies - CORRECT ANSWER-a skin condition caused by a mite that burrows under the outer layer of the skin. photosensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER-increased sensitivity to sunlight; may be caused by some common medications. petechiae - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which small, flat red or purple dots appear on the skin as a result of leaking capillaries.
central nervous system (CNS) - CORRECT ANSWER-the part of the nervous system that is composed of the brain and spinal cord. peripheral nervous system (PNS) - CORRECT ANSWER-part of the nervous system made up of the nerves that extend throughout the body. cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain; also called stroke. transient ischemic attack (TIA) - CORRECT ANSWER-a warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours. epilepsy - CORRECT ANSWER-a brain disorder that results from a disruption in normal electrical impulses in the brain, which causes repeated seizures. multiple sclerosis (MS) - CORRECT ANSWER-a progressive disease in which the myelin sheath breaks down over time; causes problems with balance and walking, along with many other symptoms. myasthenia gravis (MG) - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which impulses from the nerves are not transmitted properly to the musculoskeletal system; causes muscle weakness. Parkinson's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-a progressive, incurable disease that causes a section of the brain to degenerate; causes stiff muscles, stooped posture, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, and tremors orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-a drop in blood pressure when standing up from a seated or supine position. Alzheimer's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia. neuropathic pain - CORRECT ANSWER-pain caused by illness or damage to the nervous system; sometimes accompanied by tingling or numbness.
chronic fatigue syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-fatigue (extreme tiredness) lasting at least six months. mental health disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-a disorder that affects a person's ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are all common symptoms. anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition. major depressive disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-type of mood disorder that causes pain, fatigue, apathy, sadness, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite, as well as other symptoms; also called depression or clinical depression. bipolar disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of mood disorder that causes mood swings, changes in energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and periods of extreme depression. schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER-a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality. extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) - CORRECT ANSWER-symptoms sometimes caused by antipsychotic medications; can include restlessness, irritation, and involuntary movements such as eye spasms, twisting head, and protruding tongue. cataract - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which cloudy spots develop in the lens of the eye, causing vision loss. glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER-a disease in which increased pressure inside the eye causes damage that often leads to vision loss and blindness. age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - CORRECT ANSWER-a condition in which the macula gradually deteriorates, causing vision loss and problems such as the inability to recognize faces, drive, read, and write.
