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MEDICATION AIDE STATE EXAM
1. AD: right ear (auris dextra)
2. AS: left ear (auris sinistra)
3. AU: both ears (auris uterque)
4. ac: before meals
5. ad lib: as desired
6. ASAP: as soon as possible
7. bid: twice a day
8. c: with
9. cc: cubic centimeter
10. cap: capsule
11. d/c: discontinue
12. dil: dilute or dissolve
13. elix: elixir
14. gm: gram
15. gr: grain
16. gtt: drop
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17. h/hr: hour
18. Hs,hs: hour of sleep (bedtime)
19. kg: kilogram
20. L: liter
21. MAR: medication administration record
22. MDI: metered dose inhaler
23. mEq: milliequivalent
24. mg: milligram
25. ml: milliliter
26. NPO: nothing by mouth
27. OD: right eye (oculus dexter)
28. OS: left eye
29. OU: both eyes
30. OTC: over the counter
31. otic: ear
32. ophth: eye
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51. t, tsp: teaspoon
52. tab: tablet
53. tid: three times a day
54. tinc: tincture
55. ADR: adverse drug reaction
56. 5 milliliter (ml): 1 teaspoon (tsp)
57. 10 ml: 2 teaspoons
58. 15 ml: 1 tablespoon (Tbsp)
59. 30 ml: 1 ounce (oz)
60. 500 ml: 1 pint
61. 1000 ml or 1 liter: 1 quart
62. 4000 ml: 1 gallon
63. True or false: milliliter (ml) and cubic centimeter (cc) are the same volume.: -
true
64. The preferred unit of dispensing liquid medications is using....: milliliter or cubic centimeter (which are the same
volume)
65. true or false: milliliter (ml) and milligram (mg) are the same.: false
66. what should you use to measure oral medications: medicine cup or metered syringe, or other medical measuring device.
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67. aerosol spray: solution that holds the medication suspended until it is dispensed in the form of a mist to spray on the skin.
68. caplet: a capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing
69. capsule: the medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it dissolves in the stomach. keeps the patient from
tasting the medication.
70. cream: semisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin.
71. Elixer: a sweet, good smelling, alcohol based solution in which medications are dissolved, allowing them to be taken in liquid form by mouth.
72. Enteric coated tablet: a hard shell coating on a tablet that keeps the medication from dissolving until it passes through the stomach into the small
intestines. Cutting or crushing these tablets will destroy the protective hard shell coating.
73. Gel: a clear, semi-solid, jelly-like solution used to hold medication so it can be applied to the skin. becomes a liquid at body temperature and can be
rubbed into the skin.
74. Inhalant: medication forcefully pushed into the lungs via compressed air such as a metered dose inhaler or a disc device.
75. liniment: a medication mixed with oil, alcohol, or water and used on the skin.
76. Lotion: A medication dissolved in liquid for applying to the skin.
77. Lozenge: small, solid, round or oval, flavored, and/or sweet base that holds medication and releases it s the base melts in the mouth.
78. ointment: a semisolid substance for application of medication to the skin or eye where it is absorbed.
79. Paste: a semisolid substance thicker and stitter than an ointment, containing medications. it is not absorbed as readily as an ointment. The medication may
be absorbed from the paste while a portion of the paste remains on the skin.
80. Patch: medication encased in a round, square, or oval disc hat is stuck t the skin, allowing the medication to be absorbed slowly and regularly from the disc
into the blood stream through the skin.
81. Pill: medication in a powder form that is mixed in a bonding material and forced into round, oval, and/or flat shapes for ease of swallowing.
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95. ms. march did not receive her lomotil as ordered by the MD through the MAR. This is an example
of: negligence
96. the med aide is in a hurry and does not administers ms. Snowden her scheduled methotrexate
however she charts in the patients MAR that its given. She figures it wont matter since its just one dose. This is an example of:: fraud
97. the med aide decides to slip a dose of methadone in her pocket bc she can get $25 per pill on the street.
this is known as: diversion
98. define the term medication error: when a drug is given any other way than how it was prescribed
99. when in doubt you should :: ASK
100. if it doesnt seem clear: stop and ask
101. interruptions or distractions can cause medication errors. what must we do to prevent this: stay focused avoid
distractions until med pass is done
102. ms. rivera tells you she does not usually take a red pill what should you do: recheck the MAR
103. mr. AKinyemi has an unusual med order. He is to get 4 of the same capsules in one dose of a prescribed
med. what would you do to prevent a medication error.: notify the RN
104. what does the abbreviation HIPPA stand for: health insurance portability and accountability act.
105. during your med rounds you notice that ms. brag is having trouble swallow- ing a pill you give her and
keeps taking it out of her mouth. you are unable to get her to swallow the med. what would you do next.: go to the RN immediately
106. who is repsponsible for signing the informed consent form for a child or incompetent adult.: parent or legal
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107. define the term drug: a chemical substance admisinistered as a medication for an ailment or used in the preparation for medication.
108. Mandy is passing meds on her assigned hall. she gives ms. P her:
109. how many 8 ounce cups of water should you offer a patient when adminis- tering their meds?: 1
110. true or false: when administering meds, you should give meds to clients who do not require
assistance first: true
111. before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained: -
pulse
112. define the term absorption rate: the amount of time it takes the medication to be absorbed in the body.
113. if your client is vomiting what should you do with the medication: hold the med, document the reason, and check with
the supervisor
114. 4 types of medication orders are: routine, PRN, sTAT, one time orders
115. meds given on a regular basis: routine
116. what law tracks or controls the use of controlled substances: comprehensive drug abuse prevention control act
117. list the items to check on a PRN order before it is administered to the client: can it be given right now, how
often can it be given, the route the med can be given, and check to see if you have the order..
118. name 3 ways to identify your patient: wrist band, picture, ask them to state their first and last name
119. 1 milliliter is equivalent to how many cc's: 1
120. you have an order for digoxen 0.25 mg. how should this medication be given?: give two 0.125 mg tablets
