Medication Aide Final Review
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1. absorption >ANS>in pharmacology, how a drug moves from where it is
administered to the bloodstream; in more general terms, refers to the transfer of
nutrients from the intestines to the cells.
2. abuse >ANS>purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional
pain or injury to someone.
3. abuse >ANS>purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional
pain or injury to someone.
4. accumulation >ANS>in pharmacology, a situation in which medication builds up in
the body faster than it can be broken down; can cause unwanted side effects.
5. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) >ANS>the final stage of HIV infection,
in which infections, tumors, and central nervous system symptoms appear due to
a weakened immune system that is unable to fight infection.
6. active ingredient >ANS>the chemical component of a medication that works to
relieve a condition.
7. acute otitis media >ANS>infection of the middle ear.
8. addition >ANS>a drug interaction in which the combined effects of two drugs equal
the sum of the effects of each drug alone.
9. administer >ANS>in pharmacology, the process of giving a drug to a person.
10. adverse drug reactions (ADRs) >ANS>a negative reaction to a drug; may be known
and predictable or unique to the person taking the drug.
11. aerosol >ANS>a fine spray or mist containing particles suspended in a gas.
12. aerosolize >ANS>to break apart into particles small enough to be suspended in the
air.
13. age-related macular degeneration (AMD) >ANS>a condition in which the macula
gradually deteriorates, causing vision loss and problems such as the inability to
recognize faces, drive, read, and write.
14. allergic reaction >ANS>a situation in which the body's immune system overreacts
to a substance that would normally not cause an immune response; sometimes
called hypersensitivity.
15. Alzheimer's disease >ANS>a progressive, incurable disease that causes tangled
nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in the brain, which eventually cause
dementia.
16. anaphylactic reaction >ANS>a dangerous allergic reaction to a medication or other
substance; may cause swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat that can obstruct
the airway; also called anaphylaxis.
, 17. angina >ANS>chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.
18. antagonism >ANS>a drug interaction in which the action of one drug decreases or
cancels the effects of the other drug.
19. anxiety >ANS>uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition.
20. apothecaries' system >ANS>one of the oldest systems of measurements; was once
used to measure medications, but now rarely used.
21. aseptic >ANS>free from pathogens.
22. assessing >ANS>in medication administration, to make a medical determination
about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
23. assessing >ANS>in medication administration, to make a medical determination
about a resident's response to a drug; this is a nurse's or doctor's role.
24. asthma >ANS>a chronic inflammatory disease that causes difficulty breathing,
coughing, and wheezing.
25. atelectasis >ANS>a condition in which a lung becomes blocked and unable to
expand as it should.
26. atherosclerosis >ANS>a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels.
27. atopic dermatitis >ANS>inflammation of the skin not related to contact with an
irritant; also called eczema.
28. autoimmune >ANS>a condition in which the body's immune system attacks normal
tissue in the body.
29. be called the cutaneous route. >ANS>
30. benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) >ANS>a disorder that can occur in men as they
age, in which the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination.
31. benign tumors >ANS>a tumor that is considered noncancerous.
32. bipolar disorder >ANS>a type of mood disorder that causes mood swings, changes
in energy levels and the ability to function, periods of extreme activity, and
periods of extreme depression.
33. blister packs >ANS>a medication dosing system in which multiple doses of a
medication are sealed separately on a card with foil backing; also called bubble
pack, punch card, or bingo card.
34. body mass index (BMI) >ANS>a measurement related to a person's height and
weight that can affect how the body processes and absorbs medicines.
35. boxed warning >ANS>an FDA-required notification of serious and potentially
life-threatening side effects or adverse effects related to a drug; also called a
black box warning.
36. brand name >ANS>the name of a drug used for marketing by the drug's
manufacturer.
37. bronchitis >ANS>an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi.
38. buccal tablet >ANS>a tablet placed between the cheek and gums to dissolve and
absorb through the lining of the mouth.
39. cancer >ANS>general term to describe a disease in which abnormal cells grow in
an uncontrolled way.
40. candidiasis >ANS>overgrowth of the fungus candida on or in the body.
41. caplets >ANS>oblong or oval tablet with a smooth finish for easy swallowing.
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