Certified Medication Aide Review

Certified Medication Aide Review 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 What are nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used to: relieve chest pain An expectorant action is used to: liquefy and loosen mucus Which laxative (of choices) works the quickest? bisacodyl (Dulcolax), peristalsis stimulant What does an antipyretic drug such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) do? Reduce fever What type of drug relieves pain? analgesic What is the cause of diabetes? not producing enough insulin If a medication card states "Miss Brown, Dulcolax rectal supposition" you are expected to take all the following actions except: 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: 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: narcotics, nervous system stimulants and depressants As one ages, their breath will become: