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ROW 4 - Chapter 46 Administering Medication REVIEW OF CONCEPTS Answer the following questions. Fill in your answer on the line or in the space provided. A. Nine Rules of Medication Administration 1. Using the table, list the Rule of Medications (the nine “Rights”). Then explain how the medical assistant should verify or perform the check. When it is done How is this achieved? Completed when preparing medications Completed with the patient prior to administration Done after giving the medication 2. Describe when the medication label is checked against the order. MA107 Module 3 Clinic This study source was downloaded by 100000875403236 from CourseHero.com on 11-24-2023 20:36:55 GMT -06:00 82022.98

Chapter 46 Administering Medication C. Routes of Medications 1. Complete the following table by adding in the abbreviation, description, and precautions or special techniques for each route. Route Description Precautions/Special Techniques Oral Sublingual Buccal Transdermal Topical Vaginal Rectal Nasal Ocular Otic MA107 Module 3 Clinic This study source was downloaded by 100000875403236 from CourseHero.com on 11-24-2023 20:36:55 GMT -06:00 82022.98

Chapter 46 Administering Medication 2. Describe an ampule and explain why an ampule is used for medication. 3. Explain why a filter needle is used when working with an ampule. 4. Describe a vial. 8. Since vials are under pressure, describe what you need to do before drawing out liquid. 9. Describe the four major steps in reconstituting powdered medication and withdrawing a dose of the medication. 10. Insulin is measured in 11. Insulins like NPH are and require before with- drawing the medication. MA107 Module 3 Clinic 82022.98 This study source was downloaded by 100000875403236 from CourseHero.com on 11-24-2023 20:36:55 GMT -06:00

Chapter 46 Administering Medication F. Giving Parenteral Medications 1. Describe advantages of parenteral medication administration. 2. Describe disadvantages of parenteral medication administration. 3. When selecting a site for an injection, list considerations the medical assistant must think about. 4. Describe four ways to decrease the pain and anxiety of an injection. 5. What should the medical assistant do if the needle breaks off during the injection? 6. What should the medical assistant do if the bone is hit when doing an intramuscular injection? 8. If the medical assistant suspects the patient is having an anaphylactic reaction, what should the medical assistant do? 9. What is the first-line medication used for anaphylaxis? Module 3 Clin 82022.98 MA107 ic This study source was downloaded by 100000875403236 from CourseHero.com on 11-24-2023 20:36:55 GMT -06:00

Chapter 46 Administering Medication H. Subcutaneous Injections 1. Answer the following regarding performing a subcut injection. a. What size needle would be used? b. What is the maximum volume of medication given? c. What is the angle of the needle when administering the medication? d. What must be done to the site while inserting the needle? e. What site is used for vaccines for patients younger than 1 year of age? f. What site(s) is used for vaccines for patients older than 1 year of age? 2. Describe how to find the subcut injection sites. a. Abdominal site: b. Outer posterior aspect of the upper arm site: c. Anterior aspect of the thigh site: MA107 Module 3 Clinic 82022.98 This study source was downloaded by 100000875403236 from CourseHero.com on 11-24-2023 20:36:55 GMT -06:00

Chapter 46 Administering Medication l. Intramuscular Injections 3. Fill in the table regarding information on performing an IM injection on an adult. Deltoid Vastus Lateralis Ventrogluteal Needle length and gauge ranges: Administration technique Maximum volume: 4. Fill in the table regarding information on performing an IM injection on children. Deltoid Vastus Lateralis Ventrogluteal Needle length 1-11 years: 0 days to 12 years: 0 days to 12 years: Gauge ranges: 7. Describe the Z-track technique, including when it is done and the purpose for doing it. MA107 Module 3 Clinic This study source was downloaded by 100000875403236 from CourseHero.com on 11-24-2023 20:36:55 GMT -06:00 82022.98