Exam Bank for CRMA- Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 (Already Passed)
Vasodilator - Answers Relaxes and dilates blood vessels.
Sulfa Drugs - Answers Treats UTI's
Anticoagulant - Answers Prevents blood from clotting. Aspirin is one example.
Antibiotic - Answers Fights infections (bacterial only).
Bronchodilator - Answers Prevents or relieves respiratory distress. Also known as antiasthmatics.
Asthma causes the airways to inflame, constrict, and cause mucus.
Benzodiazepines - Answers Antianxiety medication. Controls or relieves symptoms of anxiety,
Antacids - Answers Prevents or controls gastric distress (heartburn) by relieving acid in the stomach.
Analgesic - Answers Pain reliever. Narcotic and non-narcotic forms. Aspirin is non, percocet is narcotic.
Antihyperlipidemic - Answers Decreases cholesterol and trigylcerides. Lipitor is an example.
Antiemetic - Answers Prevents vomiting. Zofran is an example of an antiemetic.
Drugs come from....(4 answers) - Answers 1. Plants. 2. Minerals. 3. Animals. 4. Synthetics.
The 3 different effect categories of meds - Answers 1. Adverse- anything other than the desired effects.
2. Desired- the effects that are expected/desired. 3. No apparent effect- may need dose adjustment, or
to combine with other meds.
Sustained Release (what follows the med name?) - Answers ER, SR, XL
Enteric Coated Capsules - Answers Has special coating on it to protect the stomach- it dissolves in the
intestines instead. EC will follow the medication name.
Schedule III, IV and V - Answers III: vicodin, tylenol with coedine. IV: xanax, benzo's/antianxietys. V:
robitussin with coedine.
Schedule II controlled substances - Answers Have a high potential for abuse, RX must be reordered from
doctor every 30 days, must be double locked and counted every day/shift.
Medication Names - Answers 1. Chemical 2. Generic 3. Trade or Brand 4. Official. Rx will have all four
listed.
1000mcg= (equivalent in milligrams and full name) - Answers 1000micrograms=1000milligrams=1gram.
1 teaspoon= how many cc's/ml's? - Answers 1 teaspoon = 5 ccs
What are the three measurement systems? - Answers Apothecary (old school), Household (used mostly
in the home) and Metric (international)
, Always take BP before administering... - Answers Digoxin/Lanoxin
SC - Answers Subcutaneous (under the skin administration)
SL - Answers Sublingual (under the toungue). Never crush!
Methods of Temperature Taking (5) - Answers Axillary (armpit=97.6), orally (98.6), rectally (99.6), ear-
tympanic, and skin. Do not take the temp of someone who has seizures or infections of the mouth.
Ways to Stop Infection - Answers PPE, Immunizations, Washing Hands, Universal Precautions, Washing
foods properly, using seperate cutting boards, Cleaning thoroughly with bleach
Modes of transmission (6) - Answers Airborne, Direct Contact, Indirect Contact, Ingestion, Injection,
Droplets
List 4 CRMA Resources - Answers Pharmacist, licensed nurse, physician, drug handbook, Rx leaflets,
internet, poison control
CRMA Limitations - Answers CRMA expires in 2 years. CAN use CRMA in any residential setting. CAN use
it throughout Maine. CANNOT do injections. CAN do epi-pens and insulin after further training from an
RN.
What are the 4 functions of the Integumentary System? - Answers 1. Protection from the environment.
2. Vitamin absorption. 3. Heat regulation. 4. Sensory Organ
4 changes of the Integumentary system with age - Answers 1-3. Decreases in blood supply, fat tissue
(adipose), and sensation. 4. Outer layer becomes thin and fragile.
Transdermal Medication Administration - Answers 1. GLOVES/Rights 2. Remove old patch and gloves,
cleanse area. 3. Date/initial new patch and put on new gloves. 4. Apply the patch to a new site 5.
Remove gloves, wash hands
Musco-Skeletal System Functions - Answers Structural support of body, blood cell production, calcium
storage
Muscles - Answers Movement of body, flexibility of body, and heat production.
How muscles are affected by aging - Answers Spastic movement is a common problem. Loss of bone and
muscle mass. Discs in back deteriorate. Less mobility. Bones become brittle and fracture easily.
Respiratory Functions & What is a URI? - Answers Exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen between
environment and body. A URI is an Upper Resp. Infection, more commonly known as a cold.
Administration of Nose Drops/Sprays - Answers Gloves/rights. Have the person blow their nose. Position
head upward if drops, block one nostril if spray.
Vasodilator - Answers Relaxes and dilates blood vessels.
Sulfa Drugs - Answers Treats UTI's
Anticoagulant - Answers Prevents blood from clotting. Aspirin is one example.
Antibiotic - Answers Fights infections (bacterial only).
Bronchodilator - Answers Prevents or relieves respiratory distress. Also known as antiasthmatics.
Asthma causes the airways to inflame, constrict, and cause mucus.
Benzodiazepines - Answers Antianxiety medication. Controls or relieves symptoms of anxiety,
Antacids - Answers Prevents or controls gastric distress (heartburn) by relieving acid in the stomach.
Analgesic - Answers Pain reliever. Narcotic and non-narcotic forms. Aspirin is non, percocet is narcotic.
Antihyperlipidemic - Answers Decreases cholesterol and trigylcerides. Lipitor is an example.
Antiemetic - Answers Prevents vomiting. Zofran is an example of an antiemetic.
Drugs come from....(4 answers) - Answers 1. Plants. 2. Minerals. 3. Animals. 4. Synthetics.
The 3 different effect categories of meds - Answers 1. Adverse- anything other than the desired effects.
2. Desired- the effects that are expected/desired. 3. No apparent effect- may need dose adjustment, or
to combine with other meds.
Sustained Release (what follows the med name?) - Answers ER, SR, XL
Enteric Coated Capsules - Answers Has special coating on it to protect the stomach- it dissolves in the
intestines instead. EC will follow the medication name.
Schedule III, IV and V - Answers III: vicodin, tylenol with coedine. IV: xanax, benzo's/antianxietys. V:
robitussin with coedine.
Schedule II controlled substances - Answers Have a high potential for abuse, RX must be reordered from
doctor every 30 days, must be double locked and counted every day/shift.
Medication Names - Answers 1. Chemical 2. Generic 3. Trade or Brand 4. Official. Rx will have all four
listed.
1000mcg= (equivalent in milligrams and full name) - Answers 1000micrograms=1000milligrams=1gram.
1 teaspoon= how many cc's/ml's? - Answers 1 teaspoon = 5 ccs
What are the three measurement systems? - Answers Apothecary (old school), Household (used mostly
in the home) and Metric (international)
, Always take BP before administering... - Answers Digoxin/Lanoxin
SC - Answers Subcutaneous (under the skin administration)
SL - Answers Sublingual (under the toungue). Never crush!
Methods of Temperature Taking (5) - Answers Axillary (armpit=97.6), orally (98.6), rectally (99.6), ear-
tympanic, and skin. Do not take the temp of someone who has seizures or infections of the mouth.
Ways to Stop Infection - Answers PPE, Immunizations, Washing Hands, Universal Precautions, Washing
foods properly, using seperate cutting boards, Cleaning thoroughly with bleach
Modes of transmission (6) - Answers Airborne, Direct Contact, Indirect Contact, Ingestion, Injection,
Droplets
List 4 CRMA Resources - Answers Pharmacist, licensed nurse, physician, drug handbook, Rx leaflets,
internet, poison control
CRMA Limitations - Answers CRMA expires in 2 years. CAN use CRMA in any residential setting. CAN use
it throughout Maine. CANNOT do injections. CAN do epi-pens and insulin after further training from an
RN.
What are the 4 functions of the Integumentary System? - Answers 1. Protection from the environment.
2. Vitamin absorption. 3. Heat regulation. 4. Sensory Organ
4 changes of the Integumentary system with age - Answers 1-3. Decreases in blood supply, fat tissue
(adipose), and sensation. 4. Outer layer becomes thin and fragile.
Transdermal Medication Administration - Answers 1. GLOVES/Rights 2. Remove old patch and gloves,
cleanse area. 3. Date/initial new patch and put on new gloves. 4. Apply the patch to a new site 5.
Remove gloves, wash hands
Musco-Skeletal System Functions - Answers Structural support of body, blood cell production, calcium
storage
Muscles - Answers Movement of body, flexibility of body, and heat production.
How muscles are affected by aging - Answers Spastic movement is a common problem. Loss of bone and
muscle mass. Discs in back deteriorate. Less mobility. Bones become brittle and fracture easily.
Respiratory Functions & What is a URI? - Answers Exchanges carbon dioxide for oxygen between
environment and body. A URI is an Upper Resp. Infection, more commonly known as a cold.
Administration of Nose Drops/Sprays - Answers Gloves/rights. Have the person blow their nose. Position
head upward if drops, block one nostril if spray.
