Information MA Should Know About a Medication Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Info About A Medication
(Name)
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What are the generic & brand names of the medication
2
Q
Info About A Medication
(Indication)
A
why is the medication ordered? what is its purpose?
3
Q
Info About A Medication
(Effect)
A
what do the medication do to the body?
4
Q
Info About A Medication
(Length of time to take effect)
A
how long after taking the medication will the resident experience its effects
5
Q
Info About A Medication
(side effects)
A
are there common side effects associated with the medication?
6
Q
Info About A Medication
(adverse effect)
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known chance of adverse effects with the medication
7
Q
Info About A Medication
(interactions)
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are there drugs or food that might change the effect of this medication?
8
Q
Info About A Medication
(Special Instructions)
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- do the medication need to be taken at a particular time?
- should it be taken with food or an empty stomach?
- should resident wait a certain amount of time after taking medication before eating anything?
