2024 MEDICATION AIDE FINAL
STUDY GUIDE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is Cerumenex used for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSoftens and breaks up
ear wax.
What are side effects of major tranquilizers? - CORRECT-ANSWERSParkinson-
like symptoms.
When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident
be in? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUpright.
Side effect - CORRECT-ANSWERSMinor.
Toxic effect - CORRECT-ANSWERSPoison in the body, the effect of an
excessive amount of medication (greater than the body can tolerate).
Antibiotics can cause a secondary infection such as? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSVaginal yeast infection, thrush, diarrhea.
What are the side effect of iron medications? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDiscoloration of teeth.
Why is Warfarin, or Coumadin, given? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTo prevent blood
clots, they are blood thinners.
What does Antiinflammitory? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAgainst inflammation.
Why do you check the pulse before giving Lanoxin? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIf
pulse is below 60 and the medication is given can cause excessive weakness
and confusion.
What is Angina often treated with? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNitroglycerine.
Can antibiotics cause an allergic reaction? - CORRECT-ANSWERSYes.
When is the best time to give an antacid? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAfter meals.
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