MEDICATION AIDE FINAL STUDY GUIDE
What is Cerumenex used for?
Softens and breaks up ear wax.
What are side effects of major tranquilizers?
Parkinson-like symptoms.
When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be
in?
Upright.
Side effect
Minor.
Toxic effect
Poison in the body, the effect of an excessive amount of medication (greater than the
body can tolerate).
Additive effect
Increased effectiveness of the medication, usually the result of combining two
medications with similar actions.
Adverse effect
Major
What is the meniscus?
The line on the medication cup for measurements.
What is the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
Antiseptics are used on the skin/living tissue, such as iodine. Disinfectants are used on
surfaces, kills living tissues
What will an analgestic do?
Relieve pain.
ASA is another name for what?
Aspirin
Zomax, Tylenol, and ascription are what?
Analgesic and antipyretic.
Why is Digoxin given?
To slow and strengthen the heart. Given for CHF
What are the side effects of Digoxin?
Low pulse, can cause confusion.
Keflex is what kind of medicine?
Antibiotic.
What is Hydrochlorothiazide?
A diuretic.
What is the purpose of an antipyretic?
Reduce fever.
What are the side effects of diuretics?
Loss of potassium, dehydration.
What are the symptoms of low K+?
Abdominal cramps.
What is Cerumenex used for?
Softens and breaks up ear wax.
What are side effects of major tranquilizers?
Parkinson-like symptoms.
When administering medications by inhalation what position will the resident be
in?
Upright.
Side effect
Minor.
Toxic effect
Poison in the body, the effect of an excessive amount of medication (greater than the
body can tolerate).
Additive effect
Increased effectiveness of the medication, usually the result of combining two
medications with similar actions.
Adverse effect
Major
What is the meniscus?
The line on the medication cup for measurements.
What is the difference between antiseptics and disinfectants?
Antiseptics are used on the skin/living tissue, such as iodine. Disinfectants are used on
surfaces, kills living tissues
What will an analgestic do?
Relieve pain.
ASA is another name for what?
Aspirin
Zomax, Tylenol, and ascription are what?
Analgesic and antipyretic.
Why is Digoxin given?
To slow and strengthen the heart. Given for CHF
What are the side effects of Digoxin?
Low pulse, can cause confusion.
Keflex is what kind of medicine?
Antibiotic.
What is Hydrochlorothiazide?
A diuretic.
What is the purpose of an antipyretic?
Reduce fever.
What are the side effects of diuretics?
Loss of potassium, dehydration.
What are the symptoms of low K+?
Abdominal cramps.
