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[Show more]Dementia Medications: 
slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells in the 
brain 
: To treat mild to moderate type Dementias. 
donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Reminyl) 
SE: GI upsets, dizziness, headache, fatigue 
Tricyclic Antidepressan...
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slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells in the 
brain 
: To treat mild to moderate type Dementias. 
donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Reminyl) 
SE: GI upsets, dizziness, headache, fatigue 
Tricyclic Antidepressan...
Dilantin, Depakote 
: anticonvulsants 
treats seizures 
depress abnormal neuronal discharges in CHF 
Redness and swelling of gums, dizziness and drowsiness 
Ambien, Restoril 
: hypnotics/sedatives 
produce sleep 
dependence, morning after drowsiness, rash, short term memory loss, excitability in the...
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: anticonvulsants 
treats seizures 
depress abnormal neuronal discharges in CHF 
Redness and swelling of gums, dizziness and drowsiness 
Ambien, Restoril 
: hypnotics/sedatives 
produce sleep 
dependence, morning after drowsiness, rash, short term memory loss, excitability in the...
Pharmacology 
: Is the study of medications and their effect on the body 
Medications 
: Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness 
Sources of Medication 
: plants, animals, minerals, chemicals 
Semi-Synthetic Drugs 
: Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals 
Adv...
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: Is the study of medications and their effect on the body 
Medications 
: Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness 
Sources of Medication 
: plants, animals, minerals, chemicals 
Semi-Synthetic Drugs 
: Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals 
Adv...
Purpose of endocrine system 
: secrete hormones to regulate the body 
Pituitary Gland 
: regulate growth 
Thyroid Gland 
: controls metabolism 
Gonads 
: secrete sex hormones 
Pancreas 
: produces insulin, controls glucose levels 
Type 1 Diabete
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Add to cartPurpose of endocrine system 
: secrete hormones to regulate the body 
Pituitary Gland 
: regulate growth 
Thyroid Gland 
: controls metabolism 
Gonads 
: secrete sex hormones 
Pancreas 
: produces insulin, controls glucose levels 
Type 1 Diabete
Pituitary gland 
: master gland 
hormones 
: chemical regulators that control bodily processes such as emotional responses, 
growth, and sexuality 
cause of diabetes 
: partial or complete failure of the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin which 
results in abnormally large amounts of sugar co...
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: master gland 
hormones 
: chemical regulators that control bodily processes such as emotional responses, 
growth, and sexuality 
cause of diabetes 
: partial or complete failure of the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin which 
results in abnormally large amounts of sugar co...
endocrine system 
: composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost 
every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and 
development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood. 
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ s...
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: composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost 
every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and 
development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood. 
The pancreas is a gland in the _________ s...
Which insulin is long acting insulin? 
: Insulin glargine (Lantus) 
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? 
: Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) 
Which insulin is cloudy? 
: Intermediate (NPH) 
Where is glucagon secreted from? 
: pancreas (alpha cells) 
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting in...
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Add to cartWhich insulin is long acting insulin? 
: Insulin glargine (Lantus) 
Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? 
: Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) 
Which insulin is cloudy? 
: Intermediate (NPH) 
Where is glucagon secreted from? 
: pancreas (alpha cells) 
What syringe should a QMA use for injecting in...
drowsiness, perspiration, pallor 
: symptoms of hypoglycemia 
glucotrol, diabinese, glucophage 
: oral hypoglycemic medication 
pituitary gland 
: the master endocrine gland 
insulin 
: the islets of Langerhans produce and secrete what hormone? 
diabetes 
: partial or complete failure of the islets ...
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: symptoms of hypoglycemia 
glucotrol, diabinese, glucophage 
: oral hypoglycemic medication 
pituitary gland 
: the master endocrine gland 
insulin 
: the islets of Langerhans produce and secrete what hormone? 
diabetes 
: partial or complete failure of the islets ...
Factors that affect the absorption of medications include: 
: route, dosage, chemical composition, and form 
If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused 
by what medication? 
: prednisone 
If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor you should: 
: di...
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: route, dosage, chemical composition, and form 
If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused 
by what medication? 
: prednisone 
If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor you should: 
: di...
The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called? 
A. Capillaries 
B. Veins 
C. Arteries 
D. Arterioles 
: C. Arteries 
What type of cell fights infection? 
A. Red blood cells 
B. White blood cells 
C. Platelet 
D. All cells fight infection 
: B. White blood cells 
A lack of adequate oxyg...
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Add to cartThe vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called? 
A. Capillaries 
B. Veins 
C. Arteries 
D. Arterioles 
: C. Arteries 
What type of cell fights infection? 
A. Red blood cells 
B. White blood cells 
C. Platelet 
D. All cells fight infection 
: B. White blood cells 
A lack of adequate oxyg...
Factors that affect the absorption of medications include: 
a. route, form, rhythm, rate 
b. route, dosage, chemical composition and form 
c. dosage, rate, force, rhythm and character 
d. rhythm, chemical composition and force 
: b. route, dosage, chemical composition and form 
if a resident develop...
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a. route, form, rhythm, rate 
b. route, dosage, chemical composition and form 
c. dosage, rate, force, rhythm and character 
d. rhythm, chemical composition and force 
: b. route, dosage, chemical composition and form 
if a resident develop...
antacids 
: Tums, Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia 
anti-ulcer 
: Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet 
antiemetics 
: Dramamine, Phenergan, Antivert, Tigan 
emetics 
: Syrup of Ipecac 
antidiarrheals 
: kaolin, Pepto-Bismol, pectin, Kaopectate 
Cathartics/laxatives 
: castor oil, Senokot, Du...
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: Tums, Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia 
anti-ulcer 
: Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet 
antiemetics 
: Dramamine, Phenergan, Antivert, Tigan 
emetics 
: Syrup of Ipecac 
antidiarrheals 
: kaolin, Pepto-Bismol, pectin, Kaopectate 
Cathartics/laxatives 
: castor oil, Senokot, Du...
Amylase 
: an enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and 
glycogen into simple sugars. 
Autonomic Neuropathy 
: damage to the nerves that control involuntary (automatic) bodily functions such 
as BP, HR, sweating, bowel, and bladder processes, digestion, respira...
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: an enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and 
glycogen into simple sugars. 
Autonomic Neuropathy 
: damage to the nerves that control involuntary (automatic) bodily functions such 
as BP, HR, sweating, bowel, and bladder processes, digestion, respira...
mydriatic 
: Action: dilates pupil/ Use: eye examinations/ Adverse Effects : dry mouth , blurred 
vision/ Nusring Considerations: place inside lower lid, not directly on the eye (page 100 
in binder) Example: atropine sulfate 
tardive dyskinesia 
: Involuntary , repetitive useless movements such a...
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: Action: dilates pupil/ Use: eye examinations/ Adverse Effects : dry mouth , blurred 
vision/ Nusring Considerations: place inside lower lid, not directly on the eye (page 100 
in binder) Example: atropine sulfate 
tardive dyskinesia 
: Involuntary , repetitive useless movements such a...
A qma who wants to administer insulin must take a course that includes at least: 
: At least 4 hours of classroom education and at least 2 hours of clinical instruction. 
: A registered nurse 
: Produce enzymes that break down food. Produce hormones that regulate blood 
sugar levels. 
: Maltase 
: ...
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: At least 4 hours of classroom education and at least 2 hours of clinical instruction. 
: A registered nurse 
: Produce enzymes that break down food. Produce hormones that regulate blood 
sugar levels. 
: Maltase 
: ...
What carries blood away from the heart? 
: arteries 
what causes myocardial ischemia? 
: lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart 
What is glaucoma? 
: increased intraocular pressure 
what meds treat glaucoma? 
: miotics, beta blocker 
what is the action of miotics 
: decreases eye pressure 
What...
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: arteries 
what causes myocardial ischemia? 
: lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart 
What is glaucoma? 
: increased intraocular pressure 
what meds treat glaucoma? 
: miotics, beta blocker 
what is the action of miotics 
: decreases eye pressure 
What...
What is the master gland? 
: pituitary gland 
Where is the master gland located? 
: anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 
What are hormones? 
: Chemical messengers that control the growth, differentiation, and metabolism of 
specific target cells ***regulates normal body functions 
what is the caus...
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: pituitary gland 
Where is the master gland located? 
: anterior lobe of the pituitary gland 
What are hormones? 
: Chemical messengers that control the growth, differentiation, and metabolism of 
specific target cells ***regulates normal body functions 
what is the caus...
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