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MED AIDE STATE FINAL EXAM
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MED AIDE STATE FINAL EXAMbronchodilator - ANSWER Ventolin, brethren, and ipratropium
what do NSAIDs such as alive and ibuprofen do? - ANSWER relieve pain,
inflammation and fever
muscle relaxers - ANSWER flexeril, robaxin, parafon forte
Weight gain, fluid retention, immune compromise, osteoporosis, hyperglycemia are
all side effects of? - ANSWER long term corticosteroid use
When giving drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel it is important to? - ANSWER give
away from all other drugs and ensure they sit up for 30 minutes
Cerumenex is used to treat? - ANSWER excessive ear wax
Why is Dulcolax a fast acting laxative? - ANSWER because it is a stimulant
The fight or flight response is part of the? - ANSWER sympathetic nervous system
What is the function of the epiglottis? - ANSWER cover your trachea when you
swallow
CNS is comprised of - ANSWER brain and spinal cord
Sinemet and levadopa treat which disease? - ANSWER parkinsons
Dilantin, Depakote, and Tegretol are all used to treat? - ANSWER seizures
What is the most common oral anticoagulant - ANSWER coumedin
An antipyretic is used as a - ANSWER fever reducer
Percocet and Lortab are examples of? - ANSWER narcotic pain relieve
If a resident was complaining of indigestion and requested TUMS but you did not
have an order on the MAR, what would you do? - ANSWER If a resident was
complaining of indigestion and requested TUMS but you did not have an order on
the MAR, what would you do?
Why are long acting benzodiazepines discouraged in LTC use? - ANSWER because
of the long half life
Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Haldol have concerning side effects of? -
ANSWER Extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia
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