CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE STUDY
(TEXAS)
antitussives
works on cough center to suppress cough
ex:benzonatate, dextromethorphan
Statins (Antihyperlipidemics)
lowers cholesterol
ex: atorvastatin, lovastatin, fluvastatin
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
cold sweats - weakness - trembling - nervousness - extreme hunger
8 rights of med pass
person
medication
dose
route
time
reason
response
documentation
3 checks of med pass
when taking out of cart
when putting it in cup
when putting back into cart
An oral hypoglycemia is given when?
30 minutes before meals
congestive heart failure (CHF)
heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood because of fluid back up in the
vessels and tissue
Hypernea/Hyperventilation
rapid deep breathing
Uricosurics
agents that promote the excretion of uric acid in the urine; used in the treatment of gout
ex: allopurinol, colchicine, probenecid
muscle relaxants
relieve muscle spasms and stiffness
ex:methocarbamal, cyclobenzaprine, carisprodol, methadone, tizanidine
adrenergic blocking agents
block the effects of impulses transmitted by the sympathetic nervous system
ex: dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine
iron
, helps red blood cells carry oxygen
Nasal Decongestants
*narrows blood vessels, leads to decongestant effect
*ex:phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, tetrahyrazaline
*ADR-nasal irritation & burning, rebound congestion
Antacids
*shouldn't be given with other meds
*neutralize stomach acid
ex: TUMS, MOM, simethicone, baking soda, carafate
oral hypoglycemics
NOT INSULIN *give 30 min before meals
*makes more of bodies insulin available for use
ex: glipizide, glyburide, metformin
Potassium Replacement therapy
K-dur tablet
Klor-con
K-lyte
Digoxin
*cardiac glycoside
*slows and strengthens heart contractions so it pumps more blood
*don't give if pulse is under 60
Oral Antihistamines
orally administered drugs that block histamine receptors to decrease inflammation,
redness, and itching
ex:cetirizine, hydroxyzine, loratadine, diphenhydramine, fexofenadine
Antidepressants
*alter chemical process of the brain to relieve symptoms of depression
ex: citalopram, sertraline, fluoxetine, amitriptyline, bupropion, paroxetine
Cerebral Stimulants
speeds up brain activity
ex: methylphenidate, amphetamine, caffeine
antipsychotics
a class of psychotropic medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia and other
disorders that involve psychosis
ex: thioridazine, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, risperidone
anticonvulsants
prevent or control seizures
ex: carbamazepine, valproic acid, phenobarbital, primedone, gabapentin
Benzodiazepines
drugs that lower anxiety and reduce stress
ex: estazolam, flurazapam, lorazepam, temazepam, triazolam, buspirone
ARBs
treats HTN and CHF
ex:losartan, telmsartan, candesartan, valsartan
Beta Blockers
(TEXAS)
antitussives
works on cough center to suppress cough
ex:benzonatate, dextromethorphan
Statins (Antihyperlipidemics)
lowers cholesterol
ex: atorvastatin, lovastatin, fluvastatin
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
cold sweats - weakness - trembling - nervousness - extreme hunger
8 rights of med pass
person
medication
dose
route
time
reason
response
documentation
3 checks of med pass
when taking out of cart
when putting it in cup
when putting back into cart
An oral hypoglycemia is given when?
30 minutes before meals
congestive heart failure (CHF)
heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood because of fluid back up in the
vessels and tissue
Hypernea/Hyperventilation
rapid deep breathing
Uricosurics
agents that promote the excretion of uric acid in the urine; used in the treatment of gout
ex: allopurinol, colchicine, probenecid
muscle relaxants
relieve muscle spasms and stiffness
ex:methocarbamal, cyclobenzaprine, carisprodol, methadone, tizanidine
adrenergic blocking agents
block the effects of impulses transmitted by the sympathetic nervous system
ex: dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine
iron
, helps red blood cells carry oxygen
Nasal Decongestants
*narrows blood vessels, leads to decongestant effect
*ex:phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, tetrahyrazaline
*ADR-nasal irritation & burning, rebound congestion
Antacids
*shouldn't be given with other meds
*neutralize stomach acid
ex: TUMS, MOM, simethicone, baking soda, carafate
oral hypoglycemics
NOT INSULIN *give 30 min before meals
*makes more of bodies insulin available for use
ex: glipizide, glyburide, metformin
Potassium Replacement therapy
K-dur tablet
Klor-con
K-lyte
Digoxin
*cardiac glycoside
*slows and strengthens heart contractions so it pumps more blood
*don't give if pulse is under 60
Oral Antihistamines
orally administered drugs that block histamine receptors to decrease inflammation,
redness, and itching
ex:cetirizine, hydroxyzine, loratadine, diphenhydramine, fexofenadine
Antidepressants
*alter chemical process of the brain to relieve symptoms of depression
ex: citalopram, sertraline, fluoxetine, amitriptyline, bupropion, paroxetine
Cerebral Stimulants
speeds up brain activity
ex: methylphenidate, amphetamine, caffeine
antipsychotics
a class of psychotropic medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia and other
disorders that involve psychosis
ex: thioridazine, chlorpromazine, haloperidol, risperidone
anticonvulsants
prevent or control seizures
ex: carbamazepine, valproic acid, phenobarbital, primedone, gabapentin
Benzodiazepines
drugs that lower anxiety and reduce stress
ex: estazolam, flurazapam, lorazepam, temazepam, triazolam, buspirone
ARBs
treats HTN and CHF
ex:losartan, telmsartan, candesartan, valsartan
Beta Blockers
