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Where do you locate the level of physical assistance a client needs with medication?
Where do you locate the level of physical assistance a client needs with medication
If you notice a client has a rash annd displaying different behaviour from usual after having medication what do you need to do?
The client should stop the medication immediately and see a doctor for possibly allergic reaction to that medication.
If a client refuses to wear a clothing protector at lunch what do you do?
You make them go naked
What should you do if a client after has taken the correct medication and shortly complaining of difficult breathing?
The correct medication is given to a client at the correct time. Shortly after, the student returns complaining of difficulty breathing. What should you do?
Can personal care assistant administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
What when taken with Tetracycline will prevent the absorption of tetracycline into the bloodstream?
Iron products, antacids and milk should not be taken at the same time as a dose of tetracycline. You can take the medication an hour before you ingest vitamins containing iron, antacids or milk or you can take the medication 2 hours after you ingest these items.
Can a personal care assistant legally administer medication?
No, absolutely not! A PCA may remind the client it is time for their meds and may even bring the meds to the client. But a PCA is not trained to administer medication of any kind!
Toxicity from which medication may cause a client to see a green halo around lights?
Viagra is one medication which may have this side effect.
You are a florist your client refuses to pay for her wedding flowers How do you report this to the credit bureaus?
There are plenty of agencies that will help you with collections and they will take care of that for you.
What if a dog throws up her pain medication and refuses to eat anything but grass?
You may want to bring that up with your vet.
Is crushing medication by a cna permissible in an RCFE?
Medications may be crushed or altered to enhance swallowing or taste, but never to disguise or "slip" them to a client/resident without his or her knowledge. The following written documentation must be in the client's/resident's file if the medication is to be crushed or altered: 1. A physician's order specifying the name and dosage of the medication to be crushed; 2. Verification of consultation with a pharmacist or physician that the medication can be safely crushed, identification of foods and liquids that can be mixed with the medications, and instructions for crushing or mixing medications; 3. A form consenting to crushing the medication signed by the client/resident. If the client/resident has a conservator with authority over his/her medical decisions, the consent form must be signed by that conservator.
What might a psychologist encourage a client to do?
talk about it, relax, sleep more, cry, take medication
