Medication Aide Final Review
HARTMAN'S
absorption - ANS - in pharmacology, how a drug moves from where it is administered
to the bloodstream; in more general terms, refers to the transfer of nutrients from the
intestines to the cells.
abuse - ANS - purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional
pain or injury to someone.
abuse - ANS - purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional
pain or injury to someone.
accumulation - ANS - in pharmacology, a situation in which medication builds up in the
body faster than it can be broken down; can cause unwanted side effects.
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANS - the final stage of HIV infection,
in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear due to a
weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection.
active ingredient - ANS - the chemical component of a medication that works to
relieve a condition.
acute otitis media - ANS - infection of the middle ear.
addition - ANS - a drug interaction in which the combined effects of two drugs equal
the sum of the effects of each drug alone.
administer - ANS - in pharmacology, the process of giving a drug to a person.
adverse drug reactions (ADRs) - ANS - a negative reaction to a drug; may be known
and predictable or unique to the person taking the drug.
aerosol - ANS - a fine spray or mist containing particles suspended in a gas.
,aerosolize - ANS - to break apart into particles small enough to be suspended in the
air.
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - ANS - a condition in which the macula
gradually deteriorates, causing vision loss and problems such as the inability to
recognize faces, drive, read, and write.
allergic reaction - ANS - a situation in which the body's immune system overreacts to
a substance that would normally not cause an immune response; sometimes called
hypersensitivity.
Alzheimer's disease - ANS - a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled
nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia.
anaphylactic reaction - ANS - a dangerous allergic reaction to a medication or other
substance; may cause swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that can obstruct the
airway; also called anaphylaxis.
angina - ANS - chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
antagonism - ANS - a drug interaction in which the action of one drug decreases or
cancels the effects of the other drug.
anxiety - ANS - uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition.
apothecaries' system - ANS - one of the oldest systems of measurements; was once
used to measure medications, but now rarely used.
aseptic - ANS - free from pathogens.
assessing - ANS - in medication administration, to make a medical determination
about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
assessing - ANS - in medication administration, to make a medical determination
about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
asthma - ANS - a chronic inflammatory disease that causes difficulty breathing,
coughing, and wheezing.
, atelectasis - ANS - a condition in which a lung becomes blocked and unable to
expand as it should.
atherosclerosis - ANS - a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels.
atopic dermatitis - ANS - inflammation of the skin not related to contact with an irritant;
also called eczema.
autoimmune - ANS - a condition in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body.
be called the cutaneous route. - ANS -
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANS - a disorder that can occur in men as they
age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination.
benign tumors - ANS - a tumor that is considered noncancerous.
bipolar disorder - ANS - a type of mood disorder that causes mood swings, changes in
energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and periods of
extreme depression.
blister packs - ANS - a medication dosing system in which multiple doses of a
medication are sealed separately on a card with foil backing; also called bubble pack,
punch card, or bingo card.
body mass index (BMI) - ANS - a measurement related to a person's height and
weight that can affect how the body processes and absorbs medicines.
boxed warning - ANS - an FDA-required notification of serious and potentially
life-threatening side effects or adverse effects related to a drug; also called a black box
warning.
brand name - ANS - the name of a drug used for marketing by the drug's
manufacturer.
bronchitis - ANS - an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi.
buccal tablet - ANS - a tablet placed between the cheek and gums to dissolve and
absorb through the lining of the mouth.
HARTMAN'S
absorption - ANS - in pharmacology, how a drug moves from where it is administered
to the bloodstream; in more general terms, refers to the transfer of nutrients from the
intestines to the cells.
abuse - ANS - purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional
pain or injury to someone.
abuse - ANS - purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional
pain or injury to someone.
accumulation - ANS - in pharmacology, a situation in which medication builds up in the
body faster than it can be broken down; can cause unwanted side effects.
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) - ANS - the final stage of HIV infection,
in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear due to a
weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection.
active ingredient - ANS - the chemical component of a medication that works to
relieve a condition.
acute otitis media - ANS - infection of the middle ear.
addition - ANS - a drug interaction in which the combined effects of two drugs equal
the sum of the effects of each drug alone.
administer - ANS - in pharmacology, the process of giving a drug to a person.
adverse drug reactions (ADRs) - ANS - a negative reaction to a drug; may be known
and predictable or unique to the person taking the drug.
aerosol - ANS - a fine spray or mist containing particles suspended in a gas.
,aerosolize - ANS - to break apart into particles small enough to be suspended in the
air.
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - ANS - a condition in which the macula
gradually deteriorates, causing vision loss and problems such as the inability to
recognize faces, drive, read, and write.
allergic reaction - ANS - a situation in which the body's immune system overreacts to
a substance that would normally not cause an immune response; sometimes called
hypersensitivity.
Alzheimer's disease - ANS - a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled
nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause dementia.
anaphylactic reaction - ANS - a dangerous allergic reaction to a medication or other
substance; may cause swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that can obstruct the
airway; also called anaphylaxis.
angina - ANS - chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
antagonism - ANS - a drug interaction in which the action of one drug decreases or
cancels the effects of the other drug.
anxiety - ANS - uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition.
apothecaries' system - ANS - one of the oldest systems of measurements; was once
used to measure medications, but now rarely used.
aseptic - ANS - free from pathogens.
assessing - ANS - in medication administration, to make a medical determination
about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
assessing - ANS - in medication administration, to make a medical determination
about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
asthma - ANS - a chronic inflammatory disease that causes difficulty breathing,
coughing, and wheezing.
, atelectasis - ANS - a condition in which a lung becomes blocked and unable to
expand as it should.
atherosclerosis - ANS - a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels.
atopic dermatitis - ANS - inflammation of the skin not related to contact with an irritant;
also called eczema.
autoimmune - ANS - a condition in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body.
be called the cutaneous route. - ANS -
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANS - a disorder that can occur in men as they
age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination.
benign tumors - ANS - a tumor that is considered noncancerous.
bipolar disorder - ANS - a type of mood disorder that causes mood swings, changes in
energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and periods of
extreme depression.
blister packs - ANS - a medication dosing system in which multiple doses of a
medication are sealed separately on a card with foil backing; also called bubble pack,
punch card, or bingo card.
body mass index (BMI) - ANS - a measurement related to a person's height and
weight that can affect how the body processes and absorbs medicines.
boxed warning - ANS - an FDA-required notification of serious and potentially
life-threatening side effects or adverse effects related to a drug; also called a black box
warning.
brand name - ANS - the name of a drug used for marketing by the drug's
manufacturer.
bronchitis - ANS - an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi.
buccal tablet - ANS - a tablet placed between the cheek and gums to dissolve and
absorb through the lining of the mouth.
