Which does not pertain to the eye? Correct Answer: otic
HS Correct Answer: bedtime or hour of sleep
Ceruminex Correct Answer: is put into ear to soften the ear wax to aid in the removal
Most common illness in the elderly Correct Answer: osteoarthritis
wearing away of the cartilage c...
Medication Aide on Test| 177 QUESTIONS| GRADED A
Which does not pertain to the eye? Correct Answer: otic
HS Correct Answer: bedtime or hour of sleep
Ceruminex Correct Answer: is put into ear to soften the ear wax to aid in the removal
Most common illness in the elderly Correct Answer: osteoarthritis
wearing away of the cartilage causing deformities and stiffness is called? Correct Answer:
Rheumatiod Arthritis
in the metric system one tenth is written Correct Answer: 0.1
change 75 mg to grams Correct Answer: .075
What helps to inflate the lungs? Correct Answer: diaphragm
Non Rep means Correct Answer: do not repeat
why do you give minor tranquilizers? Correct Answer: nervousness
hematuria,pyuria,and auria are? Correct Answer: difficulties of urination and may be side effects
of drugs
PC means Correct Answer: after meal
AC Correct Answer: before meal
when working as a medication aide you are working under? Correct Answer: the license nurse
that is the first line of chain of command
when a nurse comes in and is in panic mode and wants the cart you would? Correct Answer:
count off and give her the keys
ELAVIL is an? Correct Answer: antidepressant
The first drug law ? Correct Answer: Pure food and drug act of 1906
0.5g= Correct Answer: 500 mg
Average temperature Correct Answer: 98.6F
when resident takes aspirin for arthritic pain, common side effect is? Correct Answer: tinnitus
, tinnitus Correct Answer: ringing in the ear
Otitis Media Correct Answer: infection of the middle of the ear
Valium Correct Answer: are kept in the locked box and counted at the beginning of the shift
meds used frequently at kept in ? Correct Answer: stock cabinet
Two 20mg tablets in the metric system would be? Correct Answer: 40 mg
Enteric coated capsules or tablets dissolve ? Correct Answer: in the intenstines
How many schedules do controlled drugs have? Correct Answer: 5
side effects of CHF is Correct Answer: dyspnea and pulmonary edma
legend drugs are Correct Answer: prescription drugs
when giving Lasix,KCL,and Lanoxin you would take Correct Answer: pluse or vital signs
Doctor orders (2 tabs 200mg Motric AC you need to? Correct Answer: clarify the order before
giving because this med causes GI upset and should be given PC
Qualification to become a med aide you must Correct Answer: be 18 years old an working as a
nurse aide in a facility or as a direct care staff, have Highschool diploma or GED
A drug can have many brand names but only Correct Answer: one generic name
Alcohol cannot Correct Answer: be placed with meds
types of solids include Correct Answer: caps, tabs, dry powder
drugs are given for? Correct Answer: main or therapeutic effect
pharmacology Correct Answer: study of drugs
epidermis Correct Answer: top layer of the skin
Mylanta and Amphojel are used for Correct Answer: indigestion
med aides cannot give Correct Answer: the first or initial dose
med aides cannot give PRN meds unless Correct Answer: approved by the nurse first
A med aide must renew their permit Correct Answer: annually before the expiration date
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