Certified Med Tech Exam

Front 1

4 reasons for the use of medications

Back 1

1.to prevent illness

2.to control or stop illness

3. to reduce symptoms related to an illness

4. to manage an illness(keep them from getting worst)

Front 2

Basic Medication Administration Knowledge

Back 2

1.Medications and their use

2.drug actions and possible negative reactions

3.methods or administration

4.trained observation skills

5.references and resources materials that may be available to you

6.procedures used to obtain assisstance of the invidual's registered nurse, the physican or primary care practitioner who prescribes the medication.

Front 3

4 rules of medication

Back 3

1.only licenced persons who have successfully completed this medication.

2.only RN's and DN's may delegate a task the administration of medication

3.no medication can be given without an authorized prescriber

4."over-the-counter" medication(s) cannot be given without an authorized prescriber's order.

Front 4

Medication administrion consists of

Back 4

1.observing the indivdual for changes in physical condition and/or changes in behavior

2.reporting these observations to the right person as soon as possible

3.assisting(or assistign a family member)in a visit to a health care professional and communicating all information

4.consulting with the pharmacist and obtaining the prescribed medication

5.storing medication safely

6.administering medication correctly

7.ensuring medications are takem

8. recording information promptly,correctly,and on the appropriate form

Front 5

should self administration be taught true or false?

Back 5

True

Front 6

Desired Effect

Back 6

an indication that the medication is doing what is meant to do

Front 7

Negative effect

Back 7

is unwanted or unintended

examples:

drowsiness

stomach irritation

dizziness

Front 8

True or false if a fever remains unchanged after 24 hours of taking prescribed medication the physician shouldnt be called?

Back 8

false