Texas medication aide test.
OD - ANSWER-right eye
opthalmic - ANSWER-pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - ANSWER-acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling
nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops - ANSWER-1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull up)
(under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds - ANSWER-enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR,
ER, SR, and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough - ANSWER-codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - ANSWER-Liquefies mucous secretions allowing them to
be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how
many days? - ANSWER-30 days
Pathogens are - ANSWER-microorganisms that cause disease, such as bacteria,
viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered - ANSWER-topical (transdermal)
Suspension - ANSWER-A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated
by settling or filtration
NAR - ANSWER-Nurse Aide Registry
MAR - ANSWER-medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? -
ANSWER-only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must verbally notify
the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document the action and
notification.
0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - ANSWER-0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
OD - ANSWER-right eye
opthalmic - ANSWER-pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - ANSWER-acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling
nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
how to administer ear drops - ANSWER-1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull up)
(under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds - ANSWER-enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR,
ER, SR, and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough - ANSWER-codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - ANSWER-Liquefies mucous secretions allowing them to
be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how
many days? - ANSWER-30 days
Pathogens are - ANSWER-microorganisms that cause disease, such as bacteria,
viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered - ANSWER-topical (transdermal)
Suspension - ANSWER-A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated
by settling or filtration
NAR - ANSWER-Nurse Aide Registry
MAR - ANSWER-medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? -
ANSWER-only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must verbally notify
the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document the action and
notification.
0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - ANSWER-0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
