Qma (QMA)

Dementia Medications: slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells in the brain correct answer: To treat mild to moderate type Dementias. donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Reminyl) SE: GI upsets, dizziness, headache, fatigue Tricyclic Antidepressants: increases norepinephrine, serotonin or both in the CNA *Avoid sun exposure, may take up to 4 weeks to take affect correct answer: To treat depression. amitriptyline HCL (Elavil)...

ccms correct answer: clean catch midstream QMA scope of practice correct answer: may perform hemoccult testing on stool specimens as ordered by a physician hemoccult testing correct answer: A screen for fecal occult blood Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) correct answer: assess for expiration date hypovalemia correct answer: state of decreased blood volume. May cause a high false oximetry reading. QMA's may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency without a physician...