Medication Aide Final Study Guide VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 2022/2023

Medication Aide Final Study Guide VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 2022/2023 What is Cerumenex used for? - ANS Softens and breaks up ear wax. What are side effects of major tranquilizers? - ANS Parkinson-like symptoms. When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be in? - ANS Upright. Side effect - ANS Minor. Toxic effect - ANS Poison in the body, the effect of an excessive amount of medication (greater than the body can tolerate). Additive effect - ANS Increased effectiveness of the medication, usually the result of combining two medications with similar actions. Adverse effect - ANS Major What is the meniscus? - ANS The line on the medication cup for measurements. What is the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants? - ANS Antiseptics are used on the skin/living tissue, such as iodine. Disinfectants are used on surfaces, kills living tissues What will an analgestic do? - ANS Relieve pain. ASA is another name for what? - ANS Aspirin Zomax, Tylenol, and ascription are what? - ANS Analgesic and antipyretic. Why is Digoxin given? - ANS To slow and strengthen the heart. Given for CHF What are the side effects of Digoxin? - ANS Low pulse, can cause confusion. Keflex is what kind of medicine? - ANS Antibiotic. What is Hydrochlorothiazide? - ANS A diuretic. What is the purpose of an antipyretic? - ANS Reduce fever. What are the side effects of diuretics? - ANS Loss of potassium, dehydration. What are the symptoms of low K+? - ANS Abdominal cramps. What are stresstabs? - ANS multivitamin. Why are Brethine or Theodur given? - ANS Bronchiodilaters, reduces swelling, does not treat infections. What is the purpose of giving prednisone? - ANS Relieves symptoms so the body can heal itself. What is an anti-emetic? - ANS Against nausea and vomiting. What happens when a patient has postural hypotension? - ANS A change in position leads to extreme changes in blood pressure. What type of medications are Bactrim and Septra? - ANS Sulfonamides. What is an antitussive? - ANS Relieves cough. What is the purpose of using Betadine? - ANS Antiseptic. What is Dilantin? - ANS Anticonvulsive, antiseizure. What are the side effects of Pilocarpine? - ANS impaired vision in low light. Medications given as aniparkinson agents are? - ANS Levadopa, sinamet. Antibiotics can cause a secondary infection such as? - ANS Vaginal yeast infection, thrush, diarrhea. What are the side effect of iron medications? - ANS Discoloration of teeth. Why is Warfarin, or Coumadin, given? - ANS To prevent blood clots, they are blood thinners. What does Antiinflammitory? - ANS Against inflammation. Why do you check the pulse before giving Lanoxin? - ANS If pulse is below 60 and the medication is given can cause excessive weakness and confusion. What is Angina often treated with? - ANS Nitroglycerine. Can antibiotics cause an allergic reaction? - ANS Yes. When is the best time to give an antacid? - ANS After meals. What are the side effects of Quinidine? - ANS Ringing in ears, severe upset. What is hyperglycemia? - ANS High blood sugar. What is hypoglycemia?