Medication Aide Final Study Guide Quiz Practice EXAM Q&A)2023 APPROVED

What is Cerumenex used for? correct answers Softens and breaks up ear wax. What are side effects of major tranquilizers? correct answers Parkinson-like symptoms. When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be in? correct answers Upright. Side effect correct answers Minor. Toxic effect correct answers Poison in the body, the effect of an excessive amount of medication (greater than the body can tolerate). Additive effect correct answers Increased effectiveness of the medication, usually the result of combining two medications with similar actions. Adverse effect correct answers Major What is the meniscus? correct answers The line on the medication cup for measurements. What is the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants? correct answers Antiseptics are used on the skin/living tissue, such as iodine. Disinfectants are used on surfaces, kills living tissues What will an analgestic do? correct answers Relieve pain. ASA is another name for what? correct answers Aspirin Zomax, Tylenol, and ascription are what? correct answers Analgesic and antipyretic. Why is Digoxin given? correct answers To slow and strengthen the heart. Given for CHF What are the side effects of Digoxin? correct answers Low pulse, can cause confusion.