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Medication Aide Certification Exam
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Terms in this set (133)
Medication Aide A professional who assists with medication administration.
Certification Exam Assessment to validate knowledge and skills of aides.
Dosage Range Calculated amount of medication for patient safety.
Body Surface Area (BSA) Method Dosage calculation based on patient's body size.
Subcutaneous Administration Injection method allowing gradual drug absorption.
Warfarin Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots.
St. John's Wort Herbal supplement affecting warfarin's effectiveness.
Bleeding Risk Increased chance of excessive bleeding from anticoagulants.
Medication Aide-Certified (MA-C) Aide with authorized duties in medication administration.
Paradoxical Reaction Unexpected response to medication, opposite of intended
effect.
Zolpidem Sleep medication that can cause alertness in some patients.
Drug Reference Guide Authorized resource for accurate drug information.
Patient Refusal When a patient declines medication due to concerns.
Documentation Recording patient interactions and medication refusals.
Supervising Nurse Registered nurse overseeing medication administration by
aides.
Prescription Label Instructions on medication dosage and administration.
Dosage Adjustments Changes made to medication based on lab results.
Atrial Fibrillation Irregular heartbeat condition requiring anticoagulation
therapy.
Intravenous Medications Medications administered directly into the bloodstream.
, Fixed-Dose Method Standardized dosage regardless of patient-specific factors.
Age-Based Dosing Dosage determined by patient's age group.
Medication Self-Administration Patients taking their own prescribed medications.
Medication Aide Certification Exam
Preparation Questions and answer 100%
correct
Terms in this set (133)
Medication Aide A professional who assists with medication administration.
Certification Exam Assessment to validate knowledge and skills of aides.
Dosage Range Calculated amount of medication for patient safety.
Body Surface Area (BSA) Method Dosage calculation based on patient's body size.
Subcutaneous Administration Injection method allowing gradual drug absorption.
Warfarin Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots.
St. John's Wort Herbal supplement affecting warfarin's effectiveness.
Bleeding Risk Increased chance of excessive bleeding from anticoagulants.
Medication Aide-Certified (MA-C) Aide with authorized duties in medication administration.
Paradoxical Reaction Unexpected response to medication, opposite of intended
effect.
Zolpidem Sleep medication that can cause alertness in some patients.
Drug Reference Guide Authorized resource for accurate drug information.
Patient Refusal When a patient declines medication due to concerns.
Documentation Recording patient interactions and medication refusals.
Supervising Nurse Registered nurse overseeing medication administration by
aides.
Prescription Label Instructions on medication dosage and administration.
Dosage Adjustments Changes made to medication based on lab results.
Atrial Fibrillation Irregular heartbeat condition requiring anticoagulation
therapy.
Intravenous Medications Medications administered directly into the bloodstream.
, Fixed-Dose Method Standardized dosage regardless of patient-specific factors.
Age-Based Dosing Dosage determined by patient's age group.
Medication Self-Administration Patients taking their own prescribed medications.
