Texas medication aide test Q&A 2024

OD - right eye opthalmic - pertaining to the eye antiviral drugs - acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis how to administer ear drops - 1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull up) (under 3 pull down) 2. Gently massage the tragus 3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes 4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear Do Not Crush Meds - enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR, ER, SR, and XL) medication to treat both pain and cough - codeine Expectorants: Main Actions - Liquefies mucous secretions allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within how many days? - 30 days Pathogens are - microorganisms that cause disease, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi patch medications are administered - topical (transdermal) Suspension - A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration NAR - Nurse Aide Registry MAR - medication administration record Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? - only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document the action and notification. 0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - 0.5 mg, 0.50 mg what hormone is produced in the pancreas? - insulin and glucagon acetaminophen is a legend drug. A. True B. False - B. false Legend drugs are also known as ________ drugs. - prescription drugs a medication aide can apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, nasal, vaginal, rectal and otic medication. A. true B. False - true 30 mL = ? oz - 30 mL = 1 oz 2 tablespoons - 1 fluid ounce= 30 ml what pain medication does not cause bleeding? 1. naproxen 2. acetaminophen 3. aspirin 4. ibuprofen - 2. acetaminophen omission of a medication is considered a medication error? 1. true 2. false - 1. True what kind of antacids causes diarrhea? - magnesium containing antacids what kind of antacids causes constipation? - calcium carbonate, calcium containing antacids A medication aide can not apply medications that involve the treatment of skin that is broken or blistered 1. true 2. false - 1. true QOD - every other day QID or qid - four times a day SL - sublingual (under the tongue)