Az Caregiver Exam Questions And Answers 2023
ANALGESIC - ANSWER-Gets rid of pain w/out loss of consciousness ANAPHYLACTIC - ANSWER-Causing anaphylaxis ANAPHYLAXIS - ANSWER-Life threatening allergic reaction ANTI-COAGULANTS - ANSWER-prevent blood clotting ANTIEMETIC - ANSWER-Drug that aids in vomiting & nausea ANTIGOUT - ANSWER-Drug that corrects over/under production of Uric acid ANTIHISTAMINE - ANSWER-Drug that counteracts histamine which causes itching & flushing of the skin. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE - ANSWER-Effective against high blood pressure ANTITUSSIVE - ANSWER-cough suppressant DYSPHASIA - ANSWER-Difficulty swallowing or controlling tongue SOB - ANSWER-shortness of breath BM - ANSWER-bowel movement BLOOD PRESSURE - ANSWER-The force of circulating blood on the walls of arteries. Can be measured by Systolic (heart beats at highest) & Diastolic (between heartbeats when lowest) CNS - ANSWER-central nervous system- responsible for processing & controlling most bodily functions (brain & spine) CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS - ANSWER-Drug that increases alertness & raises blood pressure, heart rate, & breathing rate. CHOLESTEROL - ANSWER-Type of fat in your blood made by the liver
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