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Medication Aide State Test latest updated.
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- Med Aide
- Institution
- Kaplan University
Medication Aide State Test latest updated.
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Medication Aide State Test latest updatedWhat do you do when your given a task you don't know how to complete? - ANS-Ask the
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What do you do if a med is too big for a resident to swallow? - ANS-Report to the nurse
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How many mL is in a teaspoon? - ANS-5 mL
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How many mL is in a tablespoon? - ANS-15 mL
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What type of medication is given first? - ANS-oral medications
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What should you always do before giving a patient a medication? - ANS-use two personal
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identifiers
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What type of drug has the slowest rate of absorption? - ANS-oral drugs
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What is sublingual? - ANS-under the tounge
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What is buccal? - ANS-inside cheek
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Where are most drugs metabolized? - ANS-in the liver
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At what temperature is insulin typically stored at? - ANS-room temperature
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How should topical medications be applied? - ANS-in a thin layer
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What must you do with all medicated lotions? - ANS-shake them first
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What should you instruct patient to do after giving eye drops or applying eye ointment? -
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ANS-gently close their eyes
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Whats a common side effect of glaucoma drops? - ANS-temporary redness and stinging
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Medications used to soften earwax is called? - ANS-cerumenolytics
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What must you do when giving nasal spray? - ANS-be sure to use an alcohol swab to clean
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before switching nostrils
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How long do you wait in-between giving two inhalation drugs? - ANS-one minute
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