Medication Aide Final Study Guide 2024

MEDICATION AIDE FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2024 What is Cerumenex used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Softens and breaks up ear wax. What are side effects of major tranquilizers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Parkinson-like symptoms. When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be in? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upright. Side effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Minor. Toxic effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Poison in the body, the effect of an excessive amount of medication (greater than the body can tolerate). Additive effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased effectiveness of the medication, usually the result of combining two medications with similar actions. Adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Major What is the meniscus? - CORRECT ANSWER-The line on the medication cup for measurements. What is the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants? - CORRECT ANSWERAntiseptics are used on the skin/living tissue, such as iodine. Disinfectants are used on surfaces, kills living tissues What will an analgestic do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Relieve pain. ASA is another name for what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aspirin Zomax, Tylenol, and ascription are what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analgesic and antipyretic. Why is Digoxin given? - CORRECT ANSWER-To slow and strengthen the heart. Given for CHF What are the side effects of Digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Low pulse, can cause confusion. Keflex is what kind of medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibiotic