medication aide QUIZZES
Where is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?
between the alveoli and capillaries
What is a hormone?
A chemical substance secreted by the endocrine glands into the bloodstream
Define haemoglobin
the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its color
When do PO stimulants reach peak effect?
6-10 hours
Substance that causes kidneys to retain sodium is aldosterone
True
Identify the max dose of Atrovent.
12 inhalations per 24 hours
Identify the usage of monelukoast (Singular)
Leukotriene used to treat asthma and is taken once a day in the evening
What class is prochlorperazine (Compazine) and what is it used for?
Phenothiazine used to control vomiting
What nursing precaution is used when administering antacids?
Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after other medications
Define peptic ulcer
An ulcer in the stomach or duodenum from gastric juices
What drug class does Aspirin belong to?
Platelet inhibitor used to thin blood
Define intropic agent
, Medications that increases the hearts force of contraction
What should be restricted when giving a diuretic?
Grapefruit
Abnormal circulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (abdomen)
Ascites
Reduce heart rate and cardiac output (do not increase sodium and water retention)
Beta-blockers
How do nitrates reduce angina?
Dilating coronary arteries
Define ischemia
Decreased blood supply to a body part
What classification of anti-lipemic drugs is the strongest?
Statins
Define Triglycerides
Fatty compounds from animal or vegetable fats
Hyperlipidemia is defined as too many fats in the blood. (High cholesterol)
True
What is euphoria?
Exaggerated feeling of well-being
How are succinimides administered?
With food
What does the CMA need to monitor when administering Tegretol (carbamazepine) and
Topamax (topiratmate)?
Monitor the patient's weight
Where is oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?
between the alveoli and capillaries
What is a hormone?
A chemical substance secreted by the endocrine glands into the bloodstream
Define haemoglobin
the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen and gives blood its color
When do PO stimulants reach peak effect?
6-10 hours
Substance that causes kidneys to retain sodium is aldosterone
True
Identify the max dose of Atrovent.
12 inhalations per 24 hours
Identify the usage of monelukoast (Singular)
Leukotriene used to treat asthma and is taken once a day in the evening
What class is prochlorperazine (Compazine) and what is it used for?
Phenothiazine used to control vomiting
What nursing precaution is used when administering antacids?
Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after other medications
Define peptic ulcer
An ulcer in the stomach or duodenum from gastric juices
What drug class does Aspirin belong to?
Platelet inhibitor used to thin blood
Define intropic agent
, Medications that increases the hearts force of contraction
What should be restricted when giving a diuretic?
Grapefruit
Abnormal circulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (abdomen)
Ascites
Reduce heart rate and cardiac output (do not increase sodium and water retention)
Beta-blockers
How do nitrates reduce angina?
Dilating coronary arteries
Define ischemia
Decreased blood supply to a body part
What classification of anti-lipemic drugs is the strongest?
Statins
Define Triglycerides
Fatty compounds from animal or vegetable fats
Hyperlipidemia is defined as too many fats in the blood. (High cholesterol)
True
What is euphoria?
Exaggerated feeling of well-being
How are succinimides administered?
With food
What does the CMA need to monitor when administering Tegretol (carbamazepine) and
Topamax (topiratmate)?
Monitor the patient's weight
