CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE
STUDY GUIDE
Name four sources of drugs and give an example of a medication from each
source.
1. Plants (Digitalis, Morphine, Codeine)
2. Animals (Insulins, Heparin, Pepsin, Thyroid)
3. Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Gold)
4. Synthesized (Thiazides, Lomotil, Gantrisin)
Chemical Name
Describes the chemical structure of the compound
Examples of a drug from plants
(Digitalis, Morphine, Codeine)
Examples of a drug from animals
Insulins, Heparin, Pepsin, Thyroid
Examples of a drug from minerals
Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Gold
Examples of a drug from synthesized
Thiazides, Lomotil, Gantrisin
Generic name
Official nonproprietary name assigned to a drug by the manufacturer, with the approval
of the United States Adopted Names Council
Official name
Name of the drug as it appears in the official reference, the United States
Pharmacopeia/ National Formulary (USP/NF)
Trade name
Licensed name under which a drug apart from the primary purpose for giving the drug
Side Effects
Desirable or undesirable effects of a drug apart from the primary purpose for giving the
drug
Local Effect
Having an effect in the immediate area of administration
Systemic Effect
Having an effect throughout the body.
Idiosyncrasy
A peculiar, unusual, individual response to a drug
Tolerence
Need for increased dose of a drug to produce the same physical and/or psychological
effect.
, Cumulation
Increased effects of a drug that is not completely metabolized or excreted before
another dose is administered
Synergism
Drug interactions in which the effect of two drugs in combination is greater than the
effect of each drug given separately
Antagonism
Drug interaction in which one drug inhibits or cancels the effect of the other drug
Absorption
Drugs entering the bloodstream from the site of administration
Distribution
Drugs passing into cells and the spaces between cells
Biotransformation
Drugs being broken down into substances that can be excreted
Excretion
Drugs leaving the body
List the 6 routes of administration for medications
1. Oral
2. Buccal
3. Rectal or Vaginal
4. Sublingual
5. Topical
6. Inhalation
Syrups
Is a heavy sugar and water solution with flavoring.
Spirits
Is alcohol mixed with a volatile oil.
Tincture
Is 10-20% drug solution in alcohol and/or water.
Fluid Extract
Is a highly concentrated alcohol solution.
Elixir
Is a solution of alcohol, water, sweetener, and aromatics.
Emulsion
Is oils and fats suspended in water.
Magma
Is a mixture of heavy particles and water.
Gels
Is a thick mixture of fine particles with water.
Liniment
Is designed to be rubbed in.
Lotion
Is designed to be patted in.
Ointment
Is a preparation in a base of lanolin or petrolatum.
Opthalmic
STUDY GUIDE
Name four sources of drugs and give an example of a medication from each
source.
1. Plants (Digitalis, Morphine, Codeine)
2. Animals (Insulins, Heparin, Pepsin, Thyroid)
3. Minerals (Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Gold)
4. Synthesized (Thiazides, Lomotil, Gantrisin)
Chemical Name
Describes the chemical structure of the compound
Examples of a drug from plants
(Digitalis, Morphine, Codeine)
Examples of a drug from animals
Insulins, Heparin, Pepsin, Thyroid
Examples of a drug from minerals
Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Gold
Examples of a drug from synthesized
Thiazides, Lomotil, Gantrisin
Generic name
Official nonproprietary name assigned to a drug by the manufacturer, with the approval
of the United States Adopted Names Council
Official name
Name of the drug as it appears in the official reference, the United States
Pharmacopeia/ National Formulary (USP/NF)
Trade name
Licensed name under which a drug apart from the primary purpose for giving the drug
Side Effects
Desirable or undesirable effects of a drug apart from the primary purpose for giving the
drug
Local Effect
Having an effect in the immediate area of administration
Systemic Effect
Having an effect throughout the body.
Idiosyncrasy
A peculiar, unusual, individual response to a drug
Tolerence
Need for increased dose of a drug to produce the same physical and/or psychological
effect.
, Cumulation
Increased effects of a drug that is not completely metabolized or excreted before
another dose is administered
Synergism
Drug interactions in which the effect of two drugs in combination is greater than the
effect of each drug given separately
Antagonism
Drug interaction in which one drug inhibits or cancels the effect of the other drug
Absorption
Drugs entering the bloodstream from the site of administration
Distribution
Drugs passing into cells and the spaces between cells
Biotransformation
Drugs being broken down into substances that can be excreted
Excretion
Drugs leaving the body
List the 6 routes of administration for medications
1. Oral
2. Buccal
3. Rectal or Vaginal
4. Sublingual
5. Topical
6. Inhalation
Syrups
Is a heavy sugar and water solution with flavoring.
Spirits
Is alcohol mixed with a volatile oil.
Tincture
Is 10-20% drug solution in alcohol and/or water.
Fluid Extract
Is a highly concentrated alcohol solution.
Elixir
Is a solution of alcohol, water, sweetener, and aromatics.
Emulsion
Is oils and fats suspended in water.
Magma
Is a mixture of heavy particles and water.
Gels
Is a thick mixture of fine particles with water.
Liniment
Is designed to be rubbed in.
Lotion
Is designed to be patted in.
Ointment
Is a preparation in a base of lanolin or petrolatum.
Opthalmic
