CMA Exam 3 review Questions And Answers With
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What is high blood sugar called? - ANSWER Hyperglycemia
What are drugs called lower blood sugar? - ANSWER Biguanides
What is low blood sugar called? - ANSWER hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia is caused by too much or too little insulin? - ANSWER too little insulin
Hypoglycemia is caused by too much or too little insulin? - ANSWER too much insulin
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER - Sweating, chills and
clamminess.
- Irritability or impatience.
- Confusion.
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER - Increased thirst.
- Headaches.
- Trouble concentrating.
- Blurred vision.
Know the steps to giving eye medication - ANSWER 1. wash your hands before treatment
2. identify the resident
3. clean around the eyes with a fresh washcloth
4. Ask the resident to look up or tilt the head back
5. pull down the lower lid and instill drug
What disease/ condition does alopurinol (zyloprim) treat? - ANSWER Gout
What disease/ condition does Alendronate (Fosamax) treat? - ANSWER bone resorption
inhibitor
What disease/ condition does Timolol (Timoptic) and Pilocarpine (Piloptic) treat? - ANSWER
glaucoma medicine that reduces intraocular pressure
What disease/ condition does Neosporin Ophthalmic treat? - ANSWER Antibiotic
What disease/ condition does Oxycodone (Percodan) treat? - ANSWER used to relieve
moderate to severe pain
, What disease/ condition does Synthroid and Levothroid treat? - ANSWER replaces the
hormone which is either adequately produced or is missing
What disease/ condition does Benzodiazepines treat? - ANSWER management of anxiety
disorders
What disease/ condition does Anticonvulsants treat? - ANSWER help to prevent seizures
How long do you wait between two different eye medication? - ANSWER 5 minutes
How long does a person remain in the side lying position after receiving ear drops? - ANSWER
Remain lying down with the infected ear upward for 5 minutes
How far above the eye do you hold the eyedropper, (as in inches)? - ANSWER 1 to 2 cm (1/2
to 3/4 inch) above conjunctival sac
Who decides when it PRN drug is given? - ANSWER Nurse
What is normal blood sugar range? - ANSWER 70-110
How soon should a resident eat after receiving insulin? - ANSWER 30 minutes
What is the most common side effect of oral antidiabetic (oral hypoglycemic) medication? -
ANSWER - metallic taste in the mouth
- mild anorexia
- nausea
- abdominal discomfort
- diarrhea
In the state of Kansas when can a medication aide do a glucometer test? - ANSWER Yes
When should glimepiride (Amaryl) and glyburide (Diabeta) be given in relation to meals? -
ANSWER before meals
What are the side effect of steroids? - ANSWER increased appetite, mood changes and
difficulty sleeping
Classification of Baclofen (Lioresal) - ANSWER Muscle relaxants
Classification of Polymeric dextran (Tears Naturale II) - ANSWER Lubricating agent
Classification of Triethanolamine (Cerumenex) - ANSWER Wax softeners
Classification of Prednisone (Deltasone) - ANSWER Hormone replacement (glucocorticoids)
Classification of Metformin (Glucophage) - ANSWER Hormone replacement (insulin)
Classification of Parafon Forte and Flexeril - ANSWER Muscle relaxant
Otic - ANSWER ear
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What is high blood sugar called? - ANSWER Hyperglycemia
What are drugs called lower blood sugar? - ANSWER Biguanides
What is low blood sugar called? - ANSWER hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia is caused by too much or too little insulin? - ANSWER too little insulin
Hypoglycemia is caused by too much or too little insulin? - ANSWER too much insulin
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? - ANSWER - Sweating, chills and
clamminess.
- Irritability or impatience.
- Confusion.
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER - Increased thirst.
- Headaches.
- Trouble concentrating.
- Blurred vision.
Know the steps to giving eye medication - ANSWER 1. wash your hands before treatment
2. identify the resident
3. clean around the eyes with a fresh washcloth
4. Ask the resident to look up or tilt the head back
5. pull down the lower lid and instill drug
What disease/ condition does alopurinol (zyloprim) treat? - ANSWER Gout
What disease/ condition does Alendronate (Fosamax) treat? - ANSWER bone resorption
inhibitor
What disease/ condition does Timolol (Timoptic) and Pilocarpine (Piloptic) treat? - ANSWER
glaucoma medicine that reduces intraocular pressure
What disease/ condition does Neosporin Ophthalmic treat? - ANSWER Antibiotic
What disease/ condition does Oxycodone (Percodan) treat? - ANSWER used to relieve
moderate to severe pain
, What disease/ condition does Synthroid and Levothroid treat? - ANSWER replaces the
hormone which is either adequately produced or is missing
What disease/ condition does Benzodiazepines treat? - ANSWER management of anxiety
disorders
What disease/ condition does Anticonvulsants treat? - ANSWER help to prevent seizures
How long do you wait between two different eye medication? - ANSWER 5 minutes
How long does a person remain in the side lying position after receiving ear drops? - ANSWER
Remain lying down with the infected ear upward for 5 minutes
How far above the eye do you hold the eyedropper, (as in inches)? - ANSWER 1 to 2 cm (1/2
to 3/4 inch) above conjunctival sac
Who decides when it PRN drug is given? - ANSWER Nurse
What is normal blood sugar range? - ANSWER 70-110
How soon should a resident eat after receiving insulin? - ANSWER 30 minutes
What is the most common side effect of oral antidiabetic (oral hypoglycemic) medication? -
ANSWER - metallic taste in the mouth
- mild anorexia
- nausea
- abdominal discomfort
- diarrhea
In the state of Kansas when can a medication aide do a glucometer test? - ANSWER Yes
When should glimepiride (Amaryl) and glyburide (Diabeta) be given in relation to meals? -
ANSWER before meals
What are the side effect of steroids? - ANSWER increased appetite, mood changes and
difficulty sleeping
Classification of Baclofen (Lioresal) - ANSWER Muscle relaxants
Classification of Polymeric dextran (Tears Naturale II) - ANSWER Lubricating agent
Classification of Triethanolamine (Cerumenex) - ANSWER Wax softeners
Classification of Prednisone (Deltasone) - ANSWER Hormone replacement (glucocorticoids)
Classification of Metformin (Glucophage) - ANSWER Hormone replacement (insulin)
Classification of Parafon Forte and Flexeril - ANSWER Muscle relaxant
Otic - ANSWER ear
