3 Factors that affect drug absorption?
Age, Sex, Weight
Seven Rights of Drug Administration
1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse
Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA
All of the above
While you are giving medications as CMA, your good friend pat comes up to the medication cart to talk to you. She is finished with her work and is telling you in detail about her date the evening before. What will you do?
Explain to Pat that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the, medications
When you are giving medications to Mr.Smith you accidently give him two aspirin tablets instead of the one tablet that is ordered. As soon as he has swallowed the aspirin you realize your mistake what will you do?
Immediately tell your supervisor
You are scheduled to work on Tuesday the 12th from 3pm to 11 pm when you wake up Tuesday morning at 10 you feel sick. When should you call your supervisor to tell him you will not be able to come in to work?
10 am
Normal Blood Pressure Range
110-140
Give Isopto Carpine 2 gtt od TID what will you give?
2 drops of isopto carpine in the right eye three times a day
Delcort Ung BID TOP To Rash what does this mean?
Delcort ointment twice a day applied topically to rash
Mr. Washington has orders for a medicine called Lipitor an ” antihyperlipidemic” This medicine is given to what
Work against high fat in the blood
When you take mr.wu’s blood pressure you hear heartbeats immediatley upon releasing the thumb screw of the cuff what will you do?
Wait three minutes with the cuff off repeat the blood pressure and pump the cuff 30 mmhg higher than you did on the first attempt
While working as a CMA the nursing supervisor tells you to report any signs of fluid retention in Mr.Jones what will you look for?
Weight gain and Edema
Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, especially when she stands up suddenly . Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she be experiencing?
Decreased Blood Pressure
Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light ” halos ” around lighted objects what medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood?
Digoxin ( Heart Medicine )
As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You know that Ms.Chong must have high ?
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of
Bleeding
MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be?
low potassium
Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his stomach this medicine is given to treat
ulcer
Antineoplastic Medication is a for waht
Cancer
Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help her chest pain what will you tell her?
The medicine in the patch will go through the skin and dialate the blood vessels around her heart
Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should yo do?
Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with food
Antitussives
Controls Coughs
Expectorant
Helps to cough up phlegm
Before you give Mr.Jones his Digoxin ( Lanoxin ) what will you check?
His Pulse
Under what circumstances will you not give the digoxin to Mr.Jones
If his pulse is below 60
Enteric Coated Aspirin
To dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation
Sediment
Shake the bottle then pour the medicine
For Ophthalmic use? You will apply this medication where
Ophthalmic means ” EYE”
The transderm Nitroglycerin patch Mrs White i wearing delivers nitroglycerin to her by?
Slow absorption through the skin into the blood stream
A long term facility is
a place that provides care for people who don’t need to be in a hospital but who are not able to return home
An observation that is factual or measurable in some way is a (n)
objective observation
A (n) _ is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a medication
adverse reaction
A drug interaction can occur when
Another substance or medication is is present in the body
Informaton included in the medication order
The dosage and form of the medication
The uap takes the pulse on an adult male and counts 72 beats per minute the uap knows that this rate is
about average for an adult
When counting the respirations remember that the average rate of respirations is _ per minute
12-16
Normal blood pressure may be affected by many factors including
Emotion and weight
When measuring a blood pressure
Place the cuff 4 inches above the elbow
When measuring blood pressure place the bell of the stethescope over the
Brachial Artery
The cardio vascular system is driven by the
Heart
The cardio vascular system works to
Bring oxygen and nourishment to the cells and remove waste products
A common disorder of the cardiovascular system would be
Congestive heart failure
The endocrine system is made up of
Glands
The glands of the endocrine system release __ that control the body’s activities and growth
Hormones
A common disorder of the endocrine system would be
Diabetes Militus
The Gastrointestinal system works to
Break down transport and absorb nutrients from food as well as remove waste
Two of the structures in the gastrointestinal system are the
Mouth and stomach
A common disorder in the gastrointestinal system would be
Hermia
The Integumentary system works to
Protect the other systems from infection, regulate temperature, and eliminate some waste products
The skin does many things to keep the body healthy including
It protects the inner structures and organs by forming a closed covering
Acute attacks of gout are usually treated with
Colchicines
An example of a muscle relaxant is
Flexiril
Antipyretic medications are used to
Reduce fever
If a medication is given to produce a calming effect without sleep it is a (n)
Sedative
If a medication is given to cause Sleep it is a (n)
Hypnotic
Use of barbiturates may cause
Physical Addiction
If a person taking barbiturates demonstrates a respiratory rate of less than 12 breaths per minute and dilated pupils, the uap should
Contact the persons licensed health care provider immediatelyy
Symptoms of parkisonism include
SLow movement and rigidity
An example oof antiparkinsonian medication is
Sinemet
Alzheimer’s disease is
progressive and cannot be cured
Behavioral problems associated with alzheimer’s disease include
Inability to retain new information disorientation and impaired balance
When educating a peron taking an anticonvulsant the uap should instruct the person to
Never skip a dose of his medication
The two primary precautions used in medication administration are
Hand washing and gloves
A drug resistant microorganism is one that
Is not killed by medication
The abbreviation ” ad lib ” means
As desired as much as needed
The abbreviation ” BID” means
Two times a day
The abbreviation ” C” with a line over it means
With
The abbreviation ” cap” means
Capsule
The abbrevition “d/c” means
Discontinue
The abbreviation ” g” means
Gram
The abbreviation “hs” means
Hour of sleep. or bed time
The abbreviation ” mg ” means
Milligram
The abbreviation ” OD” means
Right eye
A pressure ulcer also called a decubitus ulcer ulcer is a (n)
Open area of the skin over a bony area
The Musculoskeletal system is made up of the
Skeleton and muscles
Two structures of the musculoskeletal system are the
Muscles and ligaments
A common disorder of the musculoskeletal system would be
Arthristis
The nervous system works to
control and coordinate all body activities
Two of the structures of the nervous system would be
Parkinson’s disease
The reproductive system works to
Produce reproductive cells and sex hormones
A common disorder of the male reproductive system would be
Prostate Cancer
A common disorder of the female reproductive system would be
A rectocele
The respiratory system works to
Bring in oxygen for the blood and remove the waste product, carbon dioxide
Two of the structures in the respiratory system are the
Trachea and Nose
The medical term for the windpipe is the
Trachea
A Common disorder of the respiratory system would be
Pneumonia
The urinary system works to
Excrete liquid waste, manage blood chemistry, and manage fluid balance in the body
The main organs of the urinary system are the
Kidneys
A common disorder of the urinary system would be
Urinary Incontinence
The most common early symptoms of digitalis toxicity are anorexia and
Nausea, Vomiting,Arrhythmias
If a person taking a vasodialator complains of headache and lightheadedness, the uap should
Take the person’s blood pressure and contact the HCP if the blood pressure reading is lower than normal for the person
Another name for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Anticoagulant medications are used after a (n) __ has formed
Thrombus
Coumadin is an example of an _ medication
Anticoagulant
A common Antiplatelet medication is
Aspirin
Expectorant Medications are used to
Help loosen mucus and thin bronchial secretion
Bronchodialators are used to
Improve breathing in people who have COPD and Asthma
Asthma is a condition that results in
Narrowed, Inflamed and sensitive bronchial tubes
An example of asthma medication is
singulair
AN ulcer is a
Lesion caused by loss of tissue usually combined with inflammation
An ulcer can be caused by
A bacterium known as H.pylori
A person who is taking _ should not take antacids
Tetracyclines
Medications such as tagament and Pepcid are known as a histamine H2-Receptor antagonists. These medications are used to treat
Active duodenal ulcers and Hypersecretion in the stomach acid
Mucosal protective medications work by
Protecting the lining of the stomach
Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric acid pump inhibitors. These medications work by
Suppressing the secretion of gastric acid
Which laxative would be used for chronic constipation
Metamucil
Antiemetics would be used to treat
Motion sickness
Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders include
Hematuria and swelling of the hands and feet
Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions including
Hypertension and Dieresis
Lasix may Cause many side effects including
Allergic Reaction
SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium will turn urine
Red or Orange
Ditropan Has many side effects including
Drowsiness
Grave’s Disease is a condition that
Is caused by too much thyroid hormone in the blood
Thyroid medications can cause many side effects including
Palpitations
Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism include
Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole
A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is called a
Hypoglycemic
Glucophage can cause many side effects including
A metallic taste in the mouth
Inflammation is
A normal response to infection injury or irritation of living tissue
An example of a corticosteroid is
Prednisone
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to
Alleviate arthritis pain and reduce joint stiffness
An example of an NSAID medication is
Naprosyn
A large dose of salicylate medications such as aspirin may cause side effects including
Blurred vision and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus )
A person taking celebrex should not take
antacids