Med-Tech Exam Complete Questions And Answers Graded A+

Accurate - correct answers free from error or mistakes; correct Acute - correct answers illness that is sudden, brief, and severe Administer - correct answers manage or give medications Chronic - correct answers illness that continues for a long time or comes back often Communication - correct answers talking, listening, being able to tell what you have observed about the people you support Document - correct answers a printed or handwritten paper recording information; to write down information; to keep a record of Expired - correct answers a medication that is too old to administer to a person Maximizing Capabilities - correct answers making the most of what people can do; supporting people to their highest level of independence Medication - correct answers chemical substances used to treat illness and disease; medicine Mindfulness - correct answers the state of being attentive, careful, observant; always paying attention to details when giving medications Oral - correct answers a medication taken by mouth Pharmacist - correct answers a person skilled in preparing medications and having the license to do so, a druggist Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) - correct answers the primary care person, practitioner, or specialist who is licensed to prescribe medications and treat the people you support PRN - correct answers latin abbreviation for medications that you give as needed or as desired Process - correct answers a systematic, continuous series of actions directed to an end Reaction - correct answers an effect that occurs as the result of a medication Regulate - correct answers keep control of the medication Response - correct answers an effect that occurs as the result of a medication Self-administration - correct answers the act of a person taking a medication independently, without assistance Side effects - correct answers effects caused by the medication that are not wanted or intended Standardization - correct answers the process of always following the same steps in administering medications Topical - correct answers a kind of medication that you apply to a person's skin Adverse effect - correct answers an unwanted or bad response to a medication Allergic reaction - correct answers An abnormal immune response of the body's immune system to a medication. In an allergic reaction the immune system starts fighting harmless substances, like medications. Allergic reactions cause a rash, hives, or runny nose. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. anaphylactic Reaction - correct answers A very dangerous reaction that can affect the whole body, causing difficulty breathing, hives, and changes in blood pressure. An anaphylactic reaction can be life threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Brand name medication - correct answers a medication made by specific pharmaceutical company Controlled/countable substances - correct answers prescription medications that may require special tracking Generic medication - correct answers a medication called by its chemical name, a generic medication has the same chemicals as a brand name medication. a generic medication may be manufactured by several different companies, other than the company that originally made it Holistic/herbal compounds - correct answers natural substances that you can buy without a prescription Indication - correct answers the intended use of the medication Medication interaction - correct answers a change in the effect of a medication when it is given at about the same time as another medication. Medication interaction can change the effects of one or both of the medications. Interactions can also occur with certain foods as well as with alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal medications. Medication sensitivity - correct answers the degree to which a person responds to a medication or other substance. some people react more strongly than others to the same mount of medication No apparent desired effect - correct answers no response to a medication; lack of the response expected from the medication Nonprescription medications - correct answers medications you can buy without a prescription; over-the-counter medications Over-the-counter medications (OTC) - correct answers medications you can buy without a prescription Paradoxical effect - correct answers a response to a medication that is the opposite of what is expected Prescription medications - correct answers medications for which you must present an order from the PCP to the pharmacy in order to buy Side effect - correct answers an unwanted or unintended response to a medication Therapeutic effect - correct answers the response or result expected from a medication; the desired or beneficial effect Toxicity - correct answers a condition in which the body stores up more of a medication that it can handle. toxicity may indicate that the dose is too high Unwanted effect - correct answers an unplanned and unintended reaction to a medication, including allergic reaction, side effects, paradoxical effects, etc Certain time reporting - correct answers communicating with others at a specific time; for example, a PCP may require you to report a person's pulse before giving a medication Confidentiality - correct answers the state of keeping information private, not sharing information about the people you support with others not involved in their care Immediate reporting - correct answers communicating with others instantly. dangerous situations and medical emergencies require immediate reporting Objective information - correct answers facts that can be observed (seen, heard, felt, or smelled) or measured (blood pressure, temperature, etc.) -facts that are (O)bserved Observation - correct answers paying attention to and recognizing changed in the people you support Routine reporting - correct answers communicating with other on everyday matters; routine reporting may be done at the end of your shift and given to your supervisor or other staff Subjective information - correct answers what a person tells you about how they feel -person (S)ays them Urgent reporting - correct answers communicating about an occurrence that need to happen when you discover it, but is not an emergency