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Medication Aide State Test | ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS | GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A | LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025 WITH 100 QUESTIONS What should you instruct patient to do after giving eye drops or applying eye ointment? - ANSWER gently close their eyes Whats a common side effect of glaucoma drops? - ANSWER temporary redness and stinging Medications used to soften earwax is called? - ANSWER cerumenolytics What must you do when giving nasal spray? - ANSWER be sure to use an alcohol swab to clean before switching nostrils How long do you wait in-between giving two inhalation drugs? - ANSWER one minute What position should a patient be in before giving vaginal medications? - ANSWER lithotomy What type of drug treats pain but also inflammation and swelling? - ANSWER NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) What is a common symptom of a blood clot? - ANSWER pain and swelling in lower leg What suppresses the cough? - ANSWER antitussives What thins the mucus? - ANSWER exporants When should you give thyroid medications? - ANSWER 1-2 hours after meals When should you give Fosamax (to treat PMS) - ANSWER 30 minutes before meals with water When using antihistimes? - ANSWER hyrdrate and humidify What is a symptom of anagenic pyridum used to treat UTI pain? - ANSWER red or orange pain Elixir, suspension, and syrup are all examples of what type of drug? - ANSWER liquid medications Where should your heart rate be when taking cardiac medicaions? - ANSWER 60-100 - ANSWER Was to provide medication nonprescription drugs - ANSWER Nonlegend drug means Providing medication by oral route - ANSWER The role of the Med aid includes Nurse, physician, competent adult - ANSWER The Med aide can provide meds under direction of locked area or container - ANSWER Most meds are stored in a facility in a Pharmacist - ANSWER Medication must be labeled and packaged by the Prevent misuse of the drug - ANSWER Counting controlled substances must be done to Touching body fluids - ANSWER Gloves must be worn whenever there is a chance of By Mouth - ANSWER po; PO Drop - ANSWER gtt Before meals - ANSWER ac With - ANSWER c with a line over it Bedtime - ANSWER hs Left eye - ANSWER OS Both eyes - ANSWER OU q_h - ANSWER Hours between doses Two times a day - ANSWER bid Discontinue - ANSWER d/c Right eye - ANSWER OD Ears - ANSWER Otic After meals - ANSWER pc As needed - ANSWER PRN Every - ANSWER q with a line over it Every morning - ANSWER qam Without - ANSWER s with a line over it Immediately - ANSWER stat Shortness of breath - ANSWER SOB Nothing by mouth - ANSWER NPO Temperature - ANSWER T Blood pressure - ANSWER BP Four times per day - ANSWER qid Under the tongue - ANSWER subl or sl Yelling at a resident - ANSWER Example of abuse Neglect - ANSWER Occurs when good or services needed by the vulnerable person to prevent injury, emotional pain, mental distress, or physical illiness are not provided Call the abuse hotline 1-800-652-1999 - ANSWER What should you do if your supervisor will not investigate an incident of suspected abuse Gently decline - ANSWER When providing medication to a resident the resident offers you a gift what should you do Liquids - ANSWER A meniscus is used when measuring 3 - ANSWER The label of the container and the five rights must be checked how many times while setting up medications A picture - ANSWER Safe identification of a resident may include The second safety check - ANSWER A medication is poured into the medicine cup immediately after Providing the medication - ANSWER When providing medications you would document after Lock meds whenever they are not in sight - ANSWER When providing medications remember to Use gloves Observe the skin Not throw away medications in the residents rooms - ANSWER When providing topical medications remember to Up and back - ANSWER When providing ears drops to an adult the outer ear is pulled Holding the medication in the lungs for 10 seconds - ANSWER Providing medication by inhalation includes No smoking sign - ANSWER Which of the following would you find in a residents room who is on oxygen Ear - ANSWER Otic means When a resident has difficulty swallowing - ANSWER When would crushing a medication be appropriate Axilla - ANSWER The underarm is called the Put on the clean dressing - ANSWER When changing a clean, dry dressing, remember to change your gloves just before you Swelling, bleeding, bruises - ANSWER An ice bag could be helpful for 98.6 - ANSWER Which of the following is closest to the normal oral body temp 97.6-99.6 - ANSWER Oral range 98.6-100.6 - ANSWER Rectal range 96.6-98.6 - ANSWER Axillary 98.6-100.6 - ANSWER Tympanic Provide resident their Med at table - ANSWER A resident likes to take his medication with his lunch. It does not bother him to have other residents watch him take his meds. The other residents at the table have agreed to take their meds together with lunch. Your best response would be Small intestine - ANSWER Oral meds are most commonly absorbed into the blood through the Prevent upset stomach - ANSWER Drugs are often given with food to In liver - ANSWER Drug metabolism takes place Metabolism - ANSWER Process of breaking down a chemical to release energy or to use energy Absorption - ANSWER Get into the body tissue Distribution - ANSWER Transporting a drug to the site of action Excretion - ANSWER Removed from body Body size, age, stress - ANSWER Drug use may be affected by Kidneys - ANSWER Most medications are excreted through Therapeutic dose - ANSWER A dose that is customarily given to an adult is Range of motion - ANSWER Extent of movement in a joint Remodeling - ANSWER Process of changing a body part or area Adjuvant - ANSWER Substance added to a prescription Med to assist in the action of the main drug Dermis - ANSWER The part of the skin that contains blood vessels and sweat glands is called Epidermis - ANSWER Outer layer. Contains melanin and gives color Loss of insulation - ANSWER Age related changes to skin Pruritus - ANSWER Itching Anesthetics - ANSWER Used to numb the skin Antihistamines - ANSWER Used to control body's response that may be causing itching Antibacterial agents - ANSWER Treat infections Anitfungal - ANSWER Treat fungal infections Scabicides - ANSWER Kills mites and scabies and head and body lice Allergic reaction - ANSWER The most common side effect of meds applied to the skin Remove your gloves after cleaning the skin, use gloves to remove dressing and apply medication with an applicator when possible - ANSWER When applying topical medications remember to Mucous Membrane - ANSWER Lines the body cavities that open to the outside Bladder - ANSWER Urine is stored in the UTI - ANSWER Urinary incontinence may be caused by short urethra - ANSWER Women are more susceptible to UTIs than men because of their benign prostatic hypertrophy - ANSWER Fairly common in older men nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - ANSWER Common side effects of antibiotics may include Drink more fluids - ANSWER A resident who is being treated for a UTI should Diuretics - ANSWER What drug classification increases urine excretion Filtration - ANSWER Movement from high concentration area to a low concentration area with a force pushing it Secretion - ANSWER The release of chemicals noctuira - ANSWER excessive urination at night Renal - ANSWER pertaining to the kidney Dehydration - ANSWER abnormal depletion of body fluids Edema - ANSWER Expansion of fluid between cells Beta blocker - ANSWER Relax muscles of the bladder and reduce number of contractions Antibiotics - ANSWER Treat infections Anti-gout - ANSWER Work on kidney by promoting excretion of the waste product Uric acid antipasmodic - ANSWER Reduce strength of bladder contractions and increase bladder capacity cholingeric - ANSWER Cause contraction of the bladder to relieve urinary retention Arteries - ANSWER Structure that Carrie's blood away from heart Analgesics - ANSWER Relieve pain or burning associated with an infection of the bladder alpha-adrenergic - ANSWER Block receptors in the smooth muscle of the bladder and prostate causing them to relax Antiandrogens - ANSWER Reduce the size of the prostate Plasma - ANSWER Liquid part of the blood Diastole - ANSWER When heart is resting in BP Are not effective against a virus - ANSWER Antibiotics are not given to treat viral infections because Benign - ANSWER non-cancerous Exhale - ANSWER to breathe out Respiration - ANSWER exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide Pharynx - ANSWER The throat flight or fight response - ANSWER Automatic Nervous System spinal column - ANSWER Spinal cord is protected by Gait - ANSWER The normal effects of aging may alter a residents Cerebrovascular accident - ANSWER Disorder of the nervous system caused by sudden blockage of blood supply Dementia - ANSWER A gradual progressive decrease in mental functioning Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER Progressive decline in mental function Change in sleep habits - ANSWER Symptom of depression Anticholinergics - ANSWER Classification of drugs used to treat Parkinson's type symptoms cause as side effects of antipsychotics Antipyretics - ANSWER Treat fever Anticonvulsants - ANSWER prevent or control seizures halluncinations - ANSWER Sensory perception without a known stimulus while awake Paralysis - ANSWER Complete or partial loss of function especially when involving the power of motion Reflex - ANSWER An involuntary action or movement Akathisia - ANSWER Restlessness Seizure - ANSWER Over excitement of the brain cells resulting in sudden involuntary contractions of muscles Orthostatic Hypotension - ANSWER abnormally low blood pressure when the person suddenly stands up; postural hypotension Anti anxiety - ANSWER Short term treatment for anxiety disorder Antidepressants - ANSWER Used to treat various types of depression Dopamine agonists - ANSWER Drugs of choice for long term treatment of Parkinson's Anti manic - ANSWER Treat bipolar disorder Duodenum - ANSWER first section of the small intestine Rectum - ANSWER Before bowel movement occurs stool is stored in Digestion - ANSWER Process of breaking food down into unstable pieces GERD - ANSWER Disorder with symptoms of heartburn, bloating, and chest discomfort distended abdomen - ANSWER Laxative should not be given to a resident who has Stimulant laxative - ANSWER Acts by increasing the motility of intestines Bull forming laxative - ANSWER Absorb fluid and swell in intestine Lubricant laxative - ANSWER Oils that lubricate the surface of the bowel Osmotic laxative - ANSWER Breaks down acid and CO2 in large intestine Laxatives - ANSWER Constipation is treated with Antacids - ANSWER Drugs that neutralize stomach acid Notify the person providing direction and monitoring before giving the Med - ANSWER You are preparing to give Mrs. hard stone her usual morning dose of Metamucil today however mrs. H is having nausea and diarrhea and Ian not eating or drinking well. You should True - ANSWER Food drug interactions can decrease the likelihood of side effects