Certified Medication Aide/ BEST DETAILED SUMMARY

Adverse reaction ANS-is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a medication objective observation ANS-An observation that is factual or measurable in some way is a Sediment ANS-Shake the bottle then pour the medicine Enteric Coated Aspirin ANS-To dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation Under what circumstances will you not give the digoxin to Mr.Jones ANS-If his pulse is below 60 Before you give Mr.Jones his Digoxin ( Lanoxin ) what will you check? ANS-His pulse Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should yo do? ANS-Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with food MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be? ANS-low potassium As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You know that Ms.Chong must have high ? ANS-Cholesterol and Triglycerides Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light " halos " around lighted objects what medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood? ANS-Digoxin ( Heart Medicine ) 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? ANS-Decreased Blood Pressure Seven Rights of Drug Administration ANS-1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse 3 Factors that affect drug absorption? ANS-Age, Sex, Weight anti virals ANS-acyclovir (zovirax) used to treat outbreaks. zidovudine (AZT, retrovir) used to treat HIV and AIDS does not cure but minimizes symptoms antibiotics ANS-used to treat infections caused by bacteria. aminoglycocides, cephalosporines, macrolides, penicillins, fluroguinolones, sulfonamides, tetracyclines.