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Certified Medication Aide Review What is the function of arteries? ANSWER- carries blood away from the heart Washing hands and washing the medication tray is considered what type of action? ANSWER- Necessary What does the abbreviation O.D. mean? ANSWER- right eye What type of drug is used to treat an infection? ANSWER- antibiotic What are nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used to: ANSWER- relieve chest pain An expectorant action is used to: ANSWER- liquefy and loosen mucus Which laxative (of choices) works the quickest? ANSWER- bisacodyl (Dulcolax), peristalsis stimulant What does an antipyretic drug such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) do? ANSWER- Reduce fever What type of drug relieves pain? ANSWER- analgesic What is the cause of diabetes? ANSWER- not producing enough insulin If a medication card states "Miss Brown, Dulcolax rectal supposition" you are expected to take all the following actions except: ANSWER- ask resident to have a bowel movement immediately after insertion Mr.James' medication card reads "Cortisporin optic, 3 drops in the right eye". To administer the medication the CMA would do all of the following except: ANSWER- touch the top of the eye dropper lightly on the inner eye lid Medications which are required to be locked in a cabinet and signed out in the resident's name are: ANSWER- narcotics, nervous system stimulants and depressants As one ages, their breath will become: ANSWER- more shallow Clean dressing changes can be performed in the: ANSWER- resident's room Which action would NOT provide privacy for a resident while performing treatment? ANSWER- Resident receives treatment at nurses' station Which technique is improper when assembling equipment for treatment? ANSWER- place all of residents' treatments on one tray and go room to room