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Medication Aide 2023- Texas EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
Terms in this set (170)
PRN as needed, whenever necessary
MAR Medication Administration Records
CSA Controlled Substances Act of 1970
ADME absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
After drug is administered it goes thru how 4
many stages
Aersols Fine spray or mist (Nebulizer)
Drops a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper.
Elixir Clear, flavored contains alcohol
Spray a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed
into the nose
Solution Solid, liquid, gas dissolved in a liquid
Suspension Liquid mixture containing drug particles that are NOT
completely dissolved must be shaken or stirred
Syrup a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and
water
Tincture an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol.
Tablets Formed by being pressed, scored in the middle
Enteric- Coated tablets Covered in film to protect it from stomach acid. Meant to pass
THRU the stomach. Should NEVER BE CRUSHED OR BROKEN
Film- Coated tablets Coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste for easier
swallowing
, Caplets Are oblong or oval, smoother finish making them easy to
swallow
Chewable tablets Designed to be chewed before swallowing
Medication Aide 2023- Texas EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION
Terms in this set (170)
PRN as needed, whenever necessary
MAR Medication Administration Records
CSA Controlled Substances Act of 1970
ADME absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
After drug is administered it goes thru how 4
many stages
Aersols Fine spray or mist (Nebulizer)
Drops a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper.
Elixir Clear, flavored contains alcohol
Spray a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed
into the nose
Solution Solid, liquid, gas dissolved in a liquid
Suspension Liquid mixture containing drug particles that are NOT
completely dissolved must be shaken or stirred
Syrup a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and
water
Tincture an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol.
Tablets Formed by being pressed, scored in the middle
Enteric- Coated tablets Covered in film to protect it from stomach acid. Meant to pass
THRU the stomach. Should NEVER BE CRUSHED OR BROKEN
Film- Coated tablets Coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste for easier
swallowing
, Caplets Are oblong or oval, smoother finish making them easy to
swallow
Chewable tablets Designed to be chewed before swallowing
