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Choose the correct answer for each question below
21. What would you report to your supervisor with regards to medications?
a) Client is not taking their medication or not taking it correctly
b) Medication is not stored properly or in original containers
c) Medication is expired
d) All of the above
22. Most drugs are metabolized in the:
a) Pancreas
b) Kidneys
c) Bladder
d) Liver
23. The abbreviation “OTC”, means you do not require a prescription to get the medication:
a)true
b)false
24. Your client has asked you to go to the pharmacy and purchase some Ginseng. You know that this herbal supplement is not on your client’s care plan. How should the PSW handle this situation?
a) Go out and get the Ginseng
b) Say “no” and leave it at that
c) Explain to client that you can’t do that because it is outside of your duties and report toyour supervisor
d) Tell her you can’t because you’re not allowed to handle her money
25. Your role as a personal support worker when assisting with medications include:
a) Reminding the client to take a medication
b) Preparing dosettes as recorded in the MAR
c) Reading the prescription label to the client
d) Nothing by mouth
4)option c.
A proper explanation helps the client to understand why you can't do that, and also it is important to inform this incident to the supervisor.
3)option a. True
OTC (over-the-counter): Available without a prescription. OTC drugs are available without a prescription, simply "over the counter."
2)option d.
most drugs are metabolised in the liver. Most drugs must pass through the liver, which is the primary site for drug metabolism. Once in the liver, enzymes convert prodrugs to active metabolites or convert active drugs to inactive forms.
1)Answers is option c
If medication is expired then inform supervisor in order to return it to the pharmacy/safe disposal.
If client is not taking the medications:By using your communication skills and trying to see the situation from the patient's side, you can help them overcome their fears and make the best decision possible for their care. If that decision includes refusing care, then a nurse must come to accept the decision, no matter how much you may disagree.
Medication is not stored properly:In wards and departments the responsibility for the safe keeping of the medicines rests with the Nurse with continuing responsibility.