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[Show more]Which does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups 
Troches 
 
 
 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down and foward...
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a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups 
Troches 
 
 
 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down and foward...
Drug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except: 
 
The patient's intelligence. 
 
the size and age 
 
other drugs the resident is taking 
 
time and route of adminstration 
The patient's intelligence 
 
 
 
Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an ord...
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Add to cartDrug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except: 
 
The patient's intelligence. 
 
the size and age 
 
other drugs the resident is taking 
 
time and route of adminstration 
The patient's intelligence 
 
 
 
Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an ord...
What kind of drug reaction is life threatening? 
... 
 
 
 
What are your responsibilities as a CMA? 
Assist a license nurse in providing safe and ethical care for clients. 
 
 
 
 
What do you do when you suspect abuse? 
To give an account of something that has been seem, heard, or considered to be...
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... 
 
 
 
What are your responsibilities as a CMA? 
Assist a license nurse in providing safe and ethical care for clients. 
 
 
 
 
What do you do when you suspect abuse? 
To give an account of something that has been seem, heard, or considered to be...
Alprazolam 
Xanax 
 
 
 
Bupropion 
Wellbutrin 
 
 
 
Buspirone 
Buspar 
 
 
 
Amitriptyline 
Elavil 
 
 
 
Haloperidol 
Haldol 
 
 
 
Mirtazapine 
Remeron
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Add to cartAlprazolam 
Xanax 
 
 
 
Bupropion 
Wellbutrin 
 
 
 
Buspirone 
Buspar 
 
 
 
Amitriptyline 
Elavil 
 
 
 
Haloperidol 
Haldol 
 
 
 
Mirtazapine 
Remeron
Digoxin 
heart medication for congestive heart failure, have to check pulse before you give, if less than 60 do NOT give, tell your Nurse because it will lower pulse rate 
 
 
 
lasix 
for edema, hypertension, removes fluids from the Body. Check blood pressure before you give, resident may be dizzy;...
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Add to cartDigoxin 
heart medication for congestive heart failure, have to check pulse before you give, if less than 60 do NOT give, tell your Nurse because it will lower pulse rate 
 
 
 
lasix 
for edema, hypertension, removes fluids from the Body. Check blood pressure before you give, resident may be dizzy;...
When giving pills that are controlled substances, you must also record: 
On the controlled substances sheet, the number of pills given. 
 
 
 
Which of the following statements about gloves is correct? 
Gloves should be worn for a specific task, removed, and hands washed. 
 
 
 
When administering a...
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Add to cartWhen giving pills that are controlled substances, you must also record: 
On the controlled substances sheet, the number of pills given. 
 
 
 
Which of the following statements about gloves is correct? 
Gloves should be worn for a specific task, removed, and hands washed. 
 
 
 
When administering a...
Polyuria 
Increased urination 
 
 
 
Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) 
Decrease inflammation and relieve pain 
examples: celebrex, voltaren 
 
 
 
Corticosteroids 
Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone 
 
 
 
Antilipidemics 
Used to low...
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Add to cartPolyuria 
Increased urination 
 
 
 
Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) 
Decrease inflammation and relieve pain 
examples: celebrex, voltaren 
 
 
 
Corticosteroids 
Used to treat inflammatory diseases. examples: hydrocortisone, prednisolone, cortisone 
 
 
 
Antilipidemics 
Used to low...
What is the function of arteries? 
carries blood away from the heart 
 
 
 
Washing hands and washing the medication tray is considered what type of action? 
Necessary 
 
 
 
What does the abbreviation O.D. mean? 
right eye 
 
 
 
What type of drug is used to treat an infection? 
antibiotic 
 
 
 
W...
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Add to cartWhat is the function of arteries? 
carries blood away from the heart 
 
 
 
Washing hands and washing the medication tray is considered what type of action? 
Necessary 
 
 
 
What does the abbreviation O.D. mean? 
right eye 
 
 
 
What type of drug is used to treat an infection? 
antibiotic 
 
 
 
W...
ist the seven rights for medication administration: 
Resident 
Medication 
Dose 
Route 
Time 
Technique 
Documentation 
 
 
 
what type of medications cannot be crushed? 
tablets, capsules, powders, pastes, ointments 
 
 
 
how many cc in a milliliter 
1 cc 
 
 
 
how many cc in an ounce 
30 cc 
 
 ...
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Resident 
Medication 
Dose 
Route 
Time 
Technique 
Documentation 
 
 
 
what type of medications cannot be crushed? 
tablets, capsules, powders, pastes, ointments 
 
 
 
how many cc in a milliliter 
1 cc 
 
 
 
how many cc in an ounce 
30 cc 
 
 ...
What do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? 
Ask the nurse 
 
 
 
What do you do if a med is too big for a resident to swallow? 
Report to the nurse 
 
 
 
How many mL is in a teaspoon? 
5 mL 
 
 
 
How many mL is in a tablespoon? 
15 mL 
 
 
 
What type of medication is g...
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Add to cartWhat do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? 
Ask the nurse 
 
 
 
What do you do if a med is too big for a resident to swallow? 
Report to the nurse 
 
 
 
How many mL is in a teaspoon? 
5 mL 
 
 
 
How many mL is in a tablespoon? 
15 mL 
 
 
 
What type of medication is g...
Which type of medications must be kept in a locked, secure place with limited access, must be counted or measured at the beginning of each shift, and must have the quantity recorded on a specific form 
 
A. Antibiotics 
B. Contraceptives 
C. Controlled substances 
D. Antipyretics 
C 
 
 
 
Which ter...
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A. Antibiotics 
B. Contraceptives 
C. Controlled substances 
D. Antipyretics 
C 
 
 
 
Which ter...
3 Factors that affect​ drug absorption? 
Age, Sex, Weight 
 
 
 
Seven Rights of Drug Administration 
1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right Technique 
 
 
 
Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA 
A ...
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Age, Sex, Weight 
 
 
 
Seven Rights of Drug Administration 
1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Drug3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right Technique 
 
 
 
Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA 
A ...
Pharmacology 
Drugs and their uses 
 
 
 
Pharmacodynamics 
The interactions between drugs and the body 
 
 
 
The study of how body parts work is called 
Physiology 
 
 
 
Anatomy is the study of 
The structure of body parts. 
 
 
 
Controlled substance Act 
Regulates the manufacture and sale of na...
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Add to cartPharmacology 
Drugs and their uses 
 
 
 
Pharmacodynamics 
The interactions between drugs and the body 
 
 
 
The study of how body parts work is called 
Physiology 
 
 
 
Anatomy is the study of 
The structure of body parts. 
 
 
 
Controlled substance Act 
Regulates the manufacture and sale of na...
What is Cerumenex used for? 
Softens and breaks up ear wax. 
 
 
 
What are side effects of major tranquilizers? 
Parkinson-like symptoms. 
 
 
 
When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be in? 
Upright. 
 
 
 
Side effect 
Minor. 
 
 
 
Toxic effect 
Poison in th...
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Add to cartWhat is Cerumenex used for? 
Softens and breaks up ear wax. 
 
 
 
What are side effects of major tranquilizers? 
Parkinson-like symptoms. 
 
 
 
When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be in? 
Upright. 
 
 
 
Side effect 
Minor. 
 
 
 
Toxic effect 
Poison in th...
TID 
3 times a day 
 
 
 
PO 
by mouth 
 
 
 
NPO 
nothing by mouth 
 
 
 
SL 
sublingual 
 
 
 
gtt 
drops 
 
 
 
MAR 
medication administration record 
 
 
 
QID 
four times a day 
 
 
 
HS 
bedtime, hour of sleep 
 
 
 
PC 
after meals 
 
 
 
MOM 
milk of magnesium 
 
 
 
MG 
milligram 
 
 
 
U 
...
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Add to cartTID 
3 times a day 
 
 
 
PO 
by mouth 
 
 
 
NPO 
nothing by mouth 
 
 
 
SL 
sublingual 
 
 
 
gtt 
drops 
 
 
 
MAR 
medication administration record 
 
 
 
QID 
four times a day 
 
 
 
HS 
bedtime, hour of sleep 
 
 
 
PC 
after meals 
 
 
 
MOM 
milk of magnesium 
 
 
 
MG 
milligram 
 
 
 
U 
...
Which structure performs the mechanical action of breaking up food into smaller pieces? 
 
A. Mouth 
B. Esophagus 
C. Stomach 
D. Small intestine 
A 
 
 
 
Which term describes the chemical substances that aid in digestion and are secreted by the glands in the mouth, the lining of the stomach, and f...
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Add to cartWhich structure performs the mechanical action of breaking up food into smaller pieces? 
 
A. Mouth 
B. Esophagus 
C. Stomach 
D. Small intestine 
A 
 
 
 
Which term describes the chemical substances that aid in digestion and are secreted by the glands in the mouth, the lining of the stomach, and f...
Which are the major sources of drugs? Choose all that apply 
 
A. Plants 
B. Textiles 
C. Animals 
D. Chemicals 
A,B, and D 
 
 
 
Which is the definition of the term pharmacodynamics? 
 
A. the body´s response to drugs 
B. the absorption of drugs 
C. the study of drugs 
D. the metabolism of drugs ...
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A. Plants 
B. Textiles 
C. Animals 
D. Chemicals 
A,B, and D 
 
 
 
Which is the definition of the term pharmacodynamics? 
 
A. the body´s response to drugs 
B. the absorption of drugs 
C. the study of drugs 
D. the metabolism of drugs ...
5ml= cc 
5cc 
 
 
 
5cc=?tsp 
1tsp 
 
 
 
3tsp=____Tbsp 
1 tbsp 
 
 
 
1oz=?cc 
30cc 
 
 
 
1tbsp= cc 
15cc 
 
 
 
15cc= tbsp 
1 tbsp 
 
 
 
2Tbsp=____oz 
1 oz 
 
 
 
5mL=?tsp 
1tsp 
 
 
 
8oz=?cups 
1 cup 
 
 
 
Pharmacology is the study of? 
drugs and their uses 
 
 
 
Pharmacodynamics is the stud...
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Add to cart5ml= cc 
5cc 
 
 
 
5cc=?tsp 
1tsp 
 
 
 
3tsp=____Tbsp 
1 tbsp 
 
 
 
1oz=?cc 
30cc 
 
 
 
1tbsp= cc 
15cc 
 
 
 
15cc= tbsp 
1 tbsp 
 
 
 
2Tbsp=____oz 
1 oz 
 
 
 
5mL=?tsp 
1tsp 
 
 
 
8oz=?cups 
1 cup 
 
 
 
Pharmacology is the study of? 
drugs and their uses 
 
 
 
Pharmacodynamics is the stud...
Against regulation at dinner: 
1) Giving eye drops/nose sprays 
2) Taking blood sugar 
3) Giving Insulin 
4) Restraints by medicine 
 
 
 
What subq injections can a Med Aide give? 
Insulin, Glucagon, and Epi-Pens 
 
 
 
Ethical and legal standards: 
1) Guarantee residents receive safe and competent...
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Add to cartAgainst regulation at dinner: 
1) Giving eye drops/nose sprays 
2) Taking blood sugar 
3) Giving Insulin 
4) Restraints by medicine 
 
 
 
What subq injections can a Med Aide give? 
Insulin, Glucagon, and Epi-Pens 
 
 
 
Ethical and legal standards: 
1) Guarantee residents receive safe and competent...
Capsule 
cap 
 
 
 
A person taking celebrex should not take 
antacids 
 
 
 
A large dose of salicylate medications such as aspirin may cause side effects including 
Blurred vision and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) 
 
 
 
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to 
Alleviate arthritis pain...
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Add to cartCapsule 
cap 
 
 
 
A person taking celebrex should not take 
antacids 
 
 
 
A large dose of salicylate medications such as aspirin may cause side effects including 
Blurred vision and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) 
 
 
 
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to 
Alleviate arthritis pain...
Why is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce yourself to the residents? 
A. For residents to know who is in charge 
B. To build relationships with the residents 
C. For the residents to be able to call you if needed 
D. To adhere to proper etiquette 
B. To build relationships with t...
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Add to cartWhy is it important for you as a Medication Aide to introduce yourself to the residents? 
A. For residents to know who is in charge 
B. To build relationships with the residents 
C. For the residents to be able to call you if needed 
D. To adhere to proper etiquette 
B. To build relationships with t...
Absorption 
drugs entering the bloodstream from the site of administration 
 
 
 
Distribution 
drugs passing into cells and the spaces between cells 
 
 
 
Biotransformation 
drugs being broken down into substances that can be excreted 
 
 
 
Excretion 
drugs leaving the body 
 
 
 
Penicillin 
Amo...
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Add to cartAbsorption 
drugs entering the bloodstream from the site of administration 
 
 
 
Distribution 
drugs passing into cells and the spaces between cells 
 
 
 
Biotransformation 
drugs being broken down into substances that can be excreted 
 
 
 
Excretion 
drugs leaving the body 
 
 
 
Penicillin 
Amo...
Q 
Every 
 
 
 
OS 
Left Eye 
 
 
 
TBSP 
TABLESPOON 
 
 
 
02 
Oxygen 
 
 
 
A-fib 
atrial fibrillation 
 
 
 
Bucca 
cheek (buccal) 
 
 
 
AU 
both ears 
 
 
 
DVT 
deep vein thrombosis 
 
 
 
BP 
blood pressure 
 
 
 
TX 
treatment 
 
 
 
AS 
left ear 
 
 
 
D/C 
discontinue 
 
 
 
OU 
both eyes ...
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Every 
 
 
 
OS 
Left Eye 
 
 
 
TBSP 
TABLESPOON 
 
 
 
02 
Oxygen 
 
 
 
A-fib 
atrial fibrillation 
 
 
 
Bucca 
cheek (buccal) 
 
 
 
AU 
both ears 
 
 
 
DVT 
deep vein thrombosis 
 
 
 
BP 
blood pressure 
 
 
 
TX 
treatment 
 
 
 
AS 
left ear 
 
 
 
D/C 
discontinue 
 
 
 
OU 
both eyes ...
when working as a certified medication aide in an agency , you are supervised by 
licensed nurses 
 
 
 
which of the following is considered to be part of the role of the CMA 
report signs and symptoms that appear life-threating 
 
 
 
the nurse asks the CMA to preform a task that is in your job de...
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Add to cartwhen working as a certified medication aide in an agency , you are supervised by 
licensed nurses 
 
 
 
which of the following is considered to be part of the role of the CMA 
report signs and symptoms that appear life-threating 
 
 
 
the nurse asks the CMA to preform a task that is in your job de...
BC 
Before meals 
 
 
 
am 
morning 
 
 
 
APAP 
Tylenol (acetaminophen) 
 
 
 
BP 
blood pressure 
 
 
 
c 
with 
 
 
 
CHF 
Congestive Heart Failure 
 
 
 
CNS 
central nervous system 
 
 
 
D/C 
discontinue 
 
 
 
FDA 
Federal Drug Administration 
 
 
 
HA 
headache 
 
 
 
kg 
kilogram 
 
 
 
mg ...
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Before meals 
 
 
 
am 
morning 
 
 
 
APAP 
Tylenol (acetaminophen) 
 
 
 
BP 
blood pressure 
 
 
 
c 
with 
 
 
 
CHF 
Congestive Heart Failure 
 
 
 
CNS 
central nervous system 
 
 
 
D/C 
discontinue 
 
 
 
FDA 
Federal Drug Administration 
 
 
 
HA 
headache 
 
 
 
kg 
kilogram 
 
 
 
mg ...
tab 
tablet 
 
 
 
cap 
capsule 
 
 
 
sol 
solution 
 
 
 
syr 
syrup 
 
 
 
oint 
ointment 
 
 
 
crm 
cream 
 
 
 
supp 
suppository 
 
 
 
inh 
inhaler 
 
 
 
Buccal/buc 
inside the cheek 
 
 
 
sublingual/subling/SL 
under the tongue 
 
 
 
od 
right eye 
 
 
 
os 
left eye 
 
 
 
ou 
both eyes...
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Add to carttab 
tablet 
 
 
 
cap 
capsule 
 
 
 
sol 
solution 
 
 
 
syr 
syrup 
 
 
 
oint 
ointment 
 
 
 
crm 
cream 
 
 
 
supp 
suppository 
 
 
 
inh 
inhaler 
 
 
 
Buccal/buc 
inside the cheek 
 
 
 
sublingual/subling/SL 
under the tongue 
 
 
 
od 
right eye 
 
 
 
os 
left eye 
 
 
 
ou 
both eyes...
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