OD right eye
opthalmic pertaining to the eye
acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by resembling nu-
antiviral drugs
cleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
1. straighten ear canal (3 and up pull up) (under 3 pull
down)
how to administer ear drops 2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time release (XR, ER, SR,
Do Not Crush Meds
and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough codeine
Liquefies mucous secretions allowing them to be expec-
Expectorants: Main Actions
torated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or
30 days
contact information within how many days?
microorganisms that cause disease, such as bacteria,
Pathogens are
viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered topical (transdermal)
A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily sepa-
Suspension
rated by settling or filtration
NAR Nurse Aide Registry
MAR medication administration record
only in an emergency, after which the medication aide
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or
must verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call,
non-sealing mask?
and appropriately document the action and notification.
0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is 0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
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