CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE REVIEW WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (2022/2023)
What is the function of arteries? - ANSWER carries blood away from the heart Washing hands and washing the medication tray is considered what type of action? - ANSWER Necessary What does the abbreviation O.D. mean? - ANSWER right eye What type of drug is used to treat an infection? - ANSWER antibiotic What are nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used to: - ANSWER relieve chest pain An expectorant action is used to: - ANSWER liquefy and loosen mucus Which laxative (of choices) works the quickest? - ANSWER bisacodyl (Dulcolax), peristalsis stimulant What does an antipyretic drug such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) do? - ANSWER Reduce fever What type of drug relieves pain? - ANSWER analgesic What is the cause of diabetes? - ANSWER not producing enough insulin If a medication card states "Miss Brown, Dulcolax rectal supposition" you are expected to take all the following actions except: - ANSWER ask resident to have a bowel movement immediately after insertion Mr.James' medication card reads "Cortisporin optic, 3 drops in the right eye". To administer the medication the CMA would do all of the following except: - ANSWER touch the top of the eye dropper lightly on the inner eye lid Medications which are required to be locked in a cabinet and signed out in the resident's name are: - ANSWER narcotics, nervous s
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