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CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE TEST|83 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS|100% PASS
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This person is directly responsible for what a Medication Aide does. you, self Before giving any medications, you read the label this many times three This person is responsible for replacing unreadable labels on medication containers The Pharmacy The medication aide can dispense only these parenteral medications none This person is responsible for the drug storage container The person administering the drugs
You would do this if you think the medication order is wrong. Check with the nurse You would do this if a resident questions a medication. Hold the medication until you check doc's order (nurse) This state agency in Iowa is responsible for defining the role of the Med Aide DIA ( department of inspections and appeals This federal legislation requires that all drugs be tested prior to marketing FDA you would do this if a medication is refused by the resident discard in appropriate place.
these over the counter medications can be given with out a Dr's order none which of these should be included with a Dr's order or prescription -amount of medication to be given -expiration date -method of administration -possible side effects of medication -amount of medication to be given amount of medication to be given expiration date method of adminteration amount of medication to be given these are the 6 rights of medication administration right drug, right time, right dose, right person, right route this is a proper way of dispensing of a unused schedule II drug in proper drug disposal, with another nurse to sign off
true or false. med aides can administer schedule II- controlled substance True these schedule drugs are the lowest potential for abuse schedule IV ( robitussin, cough drops) these schedule drugs are said to be highly addictive with no pharmaceutical value Schedule I ( heroin, LSD, marijauna) the med aide must do this before giving any PRN medication check MAR, nurse. check pain level the majority of drugs today come from these products synthetic
the universal name assigned to a drug that describes the drug's chemical structure is this generic name a drug preparation with a firm, waxy base that is molded into a shape for easy insertion is known as this suppository a drug that is prepared to allow the medication to be released over a period of time is know as this Spansule/ extended release a tablet with a coating that allows it to dissolve in the small intestines is said to be this intaracoated this is a liquid med that is mixed with sugar and water syrup
this is the abbreviation for drop gtt this is the abbreviation for bedtime HS this is the abbreviation for every day qd ( no longer available) this is the abbreviation for whenever necessary PRN this is the abbreviation for after meals pc this is the abbreviation for three times a day
you would suspect this reaction if the resident develops a rash after you administer a med allergic reaction this is the best position for the resident when giving a nasal spray flat on back with head back this is the best position for the resident when giving a suppository Sims position, lying left side with right knee up we apply transdermal patches in these areas dry, flat skin area on upper arm, chest or back. non hairy area a drug is said to have this action if it works only on the area in which it is applied localized
of the drugs in which a CMA is allowed by law to administer, which route will have the fastest absorption rate inhalent we use these containers most often to measure liquid medication medication cups when administering ear drops to an adult you should pull the ear in this direction back and up in dispensing meds from a stock source, it is best to do this to avoid contamination tap bottle cap, med cup, don't touch two surfaces this is the reason it is important to give antibiotics at the order time interval maintain theraptic blood level
sublinqual this is the classification of drugs that relieve pain analgesic this group of drugs depress the cough center in the brain antitussin the nursing measure is done to relieve a possible side effect from an anti-inflammatory with food/ or meal the reason for administering antibiotics is this to kill the infection when a med is given to decrease temperature, it is said too have this side effect
antiparatic we should take this vital sign before giving a narcotic analgesic respirations this is a common side effect of most tranquilizers sedation/sleepiness major tranqulizers act as this in relation to Blood Pressure hypotensive this drug family is used most frequently with allergic conditions such as asthma bronchodilators anti-gout medication act by reducing this in the body uric acid
this diet is often ordered for a resident with edema low sodium most antibiotics should be given when, in association to food 1-2 hours when taking sulfonamides, a resident should encourage to do this drink this is a side effect associated with an anticholinergic urinery tension, dry mouth these medication preparations can cause black, tarry stool. iron (Fe)
topical corticosteroids do which of the following -cure the condition -prevent bacterial infection -control the symptoms control the symptoms this type of med must remain sterile until administering it eye drops you should always observe a resident for this when they are receiving anticoagulants brushing or bleeding residents taking prednisone should be cautioned about doing this gradually ween off of it this is the best time to administer hypoglycemic medication in the morning
