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[Show more]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 defor...
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Add to cartWhich 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 defor...
algia - ANSWER pain 
angin; angina - ANSWER chest pain 
ant; anti - ANSWER against 
bio; biotic - ANSWER life 
a; an - ANSWER without 
bronch(o) - ANSWER bronchiole tubes to lungs 
cardi(o) - ANSWER heart 
coag; coagulate - ANSWER clot 
constrict - ANSWER narrow or tighten 
convulsion - ANSWER seizu...
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Add to cartalgia - ANSWER pain 
angin; angina - ANSWER chest pain 
ant; anti - ANSWER against 
bio; biotic - ANSWER life 
a; an - ANSWER without 
bronch(o) - ANSWER bronchiole tubes to lungs 
cardi(o) - ANSWER heart 
coag; coagulate - ANSWER clot 
constrict - ANSWER narrow or tighten 
convulsion - ANSWER seizu...
Which does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups 
Correct Answer: Troches 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down ...
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Add to cartWhich does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups 
Correct Answer: Troches 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down ...
AD Correct Answer: right ear (auris dextra) 
AS Correct Answer: left ear (auris sinistra) 
AU Correct Answer: both ears (auris uterque) 
ac Correct Answer: before meals 
ad lib Correct Answer: as desired
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Add to cartAD Correct Answer: right ear (auris dextra) 
AS Correct Answer: left ear (auris sinistra) 
AU Correct Answer: both ears (auris uterque) 
ac Correct Answer: before meals 
ad lib Correct Answer: as desired
Medication - Correct answer-drugs placed inside or onto the body 
Four basic routes of medication provision? - Correct answer-- orally 
- topically 
- inhalation 
- installation 
Medication in which gas under pressure is used to dispense a liquid spray - Correct 
answer-Aerosol 
Example: inhaler, ne...
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Add to cartMedication - Correct answer-drugs placed inside or onto the body 
Four basic routes of medication provision? - Correct answer-- orally 
- topically 
- inhalation 
- installation 
Medication in which gas under pressure is used to dispense a liquid spray - Correct 
answer-Aerosol 
Example: inhaler, ne...
Hour of sleep or bedtime >> HS or qhs 
Twice a day >> bid or BID 
Subcutaneous >> sq. or SQ 
Every other day >> qod or QOD 
Once a day >> qd or QD 
gram >> gm 
milligram >> mg 
after meals >> pc 
OTC >> over-the-counter 
by mouth >> po 
q &...
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Add to cartHour of sleep or bedtime >> HS or qhs 
Twice a day >> bid or BID 
Subcutaneous >> sq. or SQ 
Every other day >> qod or QOD 
Once a day >> qd or QD 
gram >> gm 
milligram >> mg 
after meals >> pc 
OTC >> over-the-counter 
by mouth >> po 
q &...
Digoxin heart medication for congestive heart failure, have to check pulse before 
you give, if less than 60 do NOT give, tell your Nurse because it will lower pulse rate 
lasix for edema, hypertension, removes fluids from the Body. Check blood pressure 
before you give, resident may be dizzy; wil...
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Add to cartDigoxin heart medication for congestive heart failure, have to check pulse before 
you give, if less than 60 do NOT give, tell your Nurse because it will lower pulse rate 
lasix for edema, hypertension, removes fluids from the Body. Check blood pressure 
before you give, resident may be dizzy; wil...
3 Factors that affect drug absorption? >>Age, Sex, Weight 
Seven Rights of Drug Administration >>1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right 
Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse 
Which of the following must you have completed to become a ...
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Add to cart3 Factors that affect drug absorption? >>Age, Sex, Weight 
Seven Rights of Drug Administration >>1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right 
Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse 
Which of the following must you have completed to become a ...
cyanosis - ANSWER A person who has a respiratory infection or disease may exhibit a 
dusky color of the skin known as 
just above the elbow - ANSWER Blood pressure is typically measured at the brachial artery, 
which is located 
reinfection - ANSWER An individual who does not take the entire prescri...
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Add to cartcyanosis - ANSWER A person who has a respiratory infection or disease may exhibit a 
dusky color of the skin known as 
just above the elbow - ANSWER Blood pressure is typically measured at the brachial artery, 
which is located 
reinfection - ANSWER An individual who does not take the entire prescri...
Which does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups Troches 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down and foward pull...
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Add to cartWhich does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups Troches 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down and foward pull...
AC - ANSWER Before meals 
BID - ANSWER Twice a day 
c- (line is over the c) - ANSWER With 
cc - ANSWER Cubic centimeter 
cap - ANSWER capsule 
d/c - ANSWER discontinue 
dil - ANSWER dissolve or dilute 
elix - ANSWER Elixir
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Add to cartAC - ANSWER Before meals 
BID - ANSWER Twice a day 
c- (line is over the c) - ANSWER With 
cc - ANSWER Cubic centimeter 
cap - ANSWER capsule 
d/c - ANSWER discontinue 
dil - ANSWER dissolve or dilute 
elix - ANSWER Elixir
hemoglobin Correct Answer: substance in red blood cells that carries 
oxygen and gives it color 
barbiturates Correct Answer: butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital 
(Mebaral), pentobarbital (Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), 
secobarbital (Seconal) SE: hangover, sedation, excitement, res...
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Add to carthemoglobin Correct Answer: substance in red blood cells that carries 
oxygen and gives it color 
barbiturates Correct Answer: butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital 
(Mebaral), pentobarbital (Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), 
secobarbital (Seconal) SE: hangover, sedation, excitement, res...
True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has 
specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? Correct 
Answer: True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be 
done by a nurse 
Med aides can't do what? Correct Answer: Give first doses of new meds 
...
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Add to cartTrue or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has 
specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? Correct 
Answer: True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be 
done by a nurse 
Med aides can't do what? Correct Answer: Give first doses of new meds 
...
Drug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except: 
The patient's intelligence. 
the size and age 
other drugs the resident is taking 
time and route of adminstration The patient's intelligence 
Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye med...
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Add to cartDrug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except: 
The patient's intelligence. 
the size and age 
other drugs the resident is taking 
time and route of adminstration The patient's intelligence 
Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye med...
True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the 
task for the specific resident and drug? - answerTrue. Med aide can't assess the need for a 
PRN, this must be done by a nurse 
Med aides can't do what? - answerGive first doses of new meds 
Factors affecting...
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Add to cartTrue or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the 
task for the specific resident and drug? - answerTrue. Med aide can't assess the need for a 
PRN, this must be done by a nurse 
Med aides can't do what? - answerGive first doses of new meds 
Factors affecting...
Antipsychotic - ANSWER Relieve symptoms of psychosis including delusions, 
hallucinations, agitation and combativeness. Some are used for pain relief and to treat 
nausea and vomiting 
Cholesterol lowering agents - ANSWER Also knows as antilipemic agents. Used to 
treat high cholesterol 
Beta adrene...
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Add to cartAntipsychotic - ANSWER Relieve symptoms of psychosis including delusions, 
hallucinations, agitation and combativeness. Some are used for pain relief and to treat 
nausea and vomiting 
Cholesterol lowering agents - ANSWER Also knows as antilipemic agents. Used to 
treat high cholesterol 
Beta adrene...
True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has 
specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? Correct 
Answer: True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be 
done by a nurse 
Med aides can't do what? Correct Answer: Give first doses of new meds 
...
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Add to cartTrue or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has 
specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? Correct 
Answer: True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be 
done by a nurse 
Med aides can't do what? Correct Answer: Give first doses of new meds 
...
Which does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups - ANSWER Troches 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down and fowa...
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Add to cartWhich does for is not a liquid? 
a. emulsions 
b. elixirs 
c. troches 
d. syrups - ANSWER Troches 
To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: 
a. instill the drops without pulling the ear 
b. pull the ear down and back 
c. pull the ear upward and back 
d. pull the ear down and fowa...
Five Rights - Correct answer-1. right patient 
2. right drug 
3. right dose 
4. right route 
5. right time 
Licensed Healthcare Professional - Correct answer-A licensed individual for whom 
administration of medication is included in his/her scope of practice. 
Medication Aide - Correct answer-A per...
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Add to cartFive Rights - Correct answer-1. right patient 
2. right drug 
3. right dose 
4. right route 
5. right time 
Licensed Healthcare Professional - Correct answer-A licensed individual for whom 
administration of medication is included in his/her scope of practice. 
Medication Aide - Correct answer-A per...
hemoglobin substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives it color 
barbiturates butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), pentobarbital 
(Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), secobarbital (Seconal) SE: hangover, 
sedation, excitement, restlessness, confusion, allergic ...
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Add to carthemoglobin substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives it color 
barbiturates butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), pentobarbital 
(Nembutal), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), secobarbital (Seconal) SE: hangover, 
sedation, excitement, restlessness, confusion, allergic ...
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