Question

1. a medication label reads: take acetaminophen 1 tablet po as needed every 6 hours for headache. what is the indication for the medication?

○ acetaminophen
○ headache
○ po
○ as needed

1. which of these persons is appropriate for an unlicensed staff member to aid with self - administering medication?

○ 70 - year - old needing insulin
○ 68 - year - old needing the first dose of a new medicine
○ 74 - year - old needing a routine blood pressure medicine
○ 72 - year - old needing medicine via gastric tube

Explanation:

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The indication for a medication is the condition it is used to treat. The label says "for headache", so the indication is headache. "Acetaminophen" is the drug name, "PO" is the route (oral), and "As needed" is the frequency context, not the indication.

Unlicensed staff can assist with routine medications where the patient is stable and the medication is routine. A 74 - year - old needing a routine blood pressure medicine is appropriate. Insulin administration (70 - year - old) may need more assessment, first dose of new medicine (68 - year - old) needs professional evaluation, and gastric tube medication (72 - year - old) requires specialized skills.

Answer:

B. Headache

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