Medication Aide 2023- Texas Questions With
Correct Answers.
PRN - ANSWER- as needed, whenever necessary
MAR - ANSWER- Medication Administration Records
CSA - ANSWER- Controlled Substances Act of 1970
ADME - ANSWER- absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
After drug is administered it goes thru how many stages - ANSWER- 4
Aersols - ANSWER- Fine spray or mist (Nebulizer)
Drops - ANSWER- a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper.
Elixir - ANSWER- Clear, flavored contains alcohol
Spray - ANSWER- a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed into the
nose
Solution - ANSWER- Solid, liquid, gas dissolved in a liquid
Suspension - ANSWER- Liquid mixture containing drug particles that are NOT
completely dissolved must be shaken or stirred
Syrup - ANSWER- a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and water
Tincture - ANSWER- an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol.
Tablets - ANSWER- Formed by being pressed, scored in the middle
Enteric- Coated tablets - ANSWER- Covered in film to protect it from stomach acid.
Meant to pass THRU the stomach. Should NEVER BE CRUSHED OR BROKEN
Film- Coated tablets - ANSWER- Coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste
for easier swallowing
Caplets - ANSWER- Are oblong or oval, smoother finish making them easy to swallow
Chewable tablets - ANSWER- Designed to be chewed before swallowing
, Oral disintegrating tablets - ANSWER- Dissolve in the mouth and DO NOT NEED TO
BE CHEWS OR TAKEN WITH WATER
Sublingual (SL) tablets - ANSWER- Placed under the tongue
Buccal tablets - ANSWER- Designed to pass by digestive system, absorb thru the lining
of the mouth for RAPID drug release. (Cheek)
Effervescent tablets - ANSWER- Release bubbles of carbon dioxide gas when dropped
in water.
Capsules - ANSWER- Are made of a hard or soft gelatin that breaks a apart or
dissolves in the stomach
Lozenges - ANSWER- Similar in texture to hard candy, release when dissolved in the
mouth
Troches - ANSWER- Related to lozenges may have hard or gummy consistency
Controlled release (CR), (sustained release, extended release or long acting) -
ANSWER- Products are designed for continuous release of a drug over time
Semisolid medications - ANSWER- May be soft and squishy
Topical - ANSWER- Drugs that are applied to a body surface
Ointments - ANSWER- Are fairly THICK and greasy
Creams - ANSWER- Are thinner contain soothing or moisturizing ingredients
Lotions - ANSWER- Are thinner creams
Pastes - ANSWER- Are THICK and STIFF, non greasy
Suppositories - ANSWER- Drug mixed with a waxy substance then pressed in a small
round cone shape (rectal, vaginal)
Liniments - ANSWER- Maybe SEMISOLID or liquid, prepared with oil and contain pain
relieving medications that are rubbed on the skin
Patches - ANSWER- Stick to patients skin, contain a semisolid or liquid form of
medication that is ABSORBED through the skin then enters the blood stream
Prescription drugs - ANSWER- Medicines that are safe and effective under a doctors
care, must be ordered or prescribed
Correct Answers.
PRN - ANSWER- as needed, whenever necessary
MAR - ANSWER- Medication Administration Records
CSA - ANSWER- Controlled Substances Act of 1970
ADME - ANSWER- absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
After drug is administered it goes thru how many stages - ANSWER- 4
Aersols - ANSWER- Fine spray or mist (Nebulizer)
Drops - ANSWER- a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper.
Elixir - ANSWER- Clear, flavored contains alcohol
Spray - ANSWER- a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed into the
nose
Solution - ANSWER- Solid, liquid, gas dissolved in a liquid
Suspension - ANSWER- Liquid mixture containing drug particles that are NOT
completely dissolved must be shaken or stirred
Syrup - ANSWER- a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and water
Tincture - ANSWER- an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol.
Tablets - ANSWER- Formed by being pressed, scored in the middle
Enteric- Coated tablets - ANSWER- Covered in film to protect it from stomach acid.
Meant to pass THRU the stomach. Should NEVER BE CRUSHED OR BROKEN
Film- Coated tablets - ANSWER- Coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste
for easier swallowing
Caplets - ANSWER- Are oblong or oval, smoother finish making them easy to swallow
Chewable tablets - ANSWER- Designed to be chewed before swallowing
, Oral disintegrating tablets - ANSWER- Dissolve in the mouth and DO NOT NEED TO
BE CHEWS OR TAKEN WITH WATER
Sublingual (SL) tablets - ANSWER- Placed under the tongue
Buccal tablets - ANSWER- Designed to pass by digestive system, absorb thru the lining
of the mouth for RAPID drug release. (Cheek)
Effervescent tablets - ANSWER- Release bubbles of carbon dioxide gas when dropped
in water.
Capsules - ANSWER- Are made of a hard or soft gelatin that breaks a apart or
dissolves in the stomach
Lozenges - ANSWER- Similar in texture to hard candy, release when dissolved in the
mouth
Troches - ANSWER- Related to lozenges may have hard or gummy consistency
Controlled release (CR), (sustained release, extended release or long acting) -
ANSWER- Products are designed for continuous release of a drug over time
Semisolid medications - ANSWER- May be soft and squishy
Topical - ANSWER- Drugs that are applied to a body surface
Ointments - ANSWER- Are fairly THICK and greasy
Creams - ANSWER- Are thinner contain soothing or moisturizing ingredients
Lotions - ANSWER- Are thinner creams
Pastes - ANSWER- Are THICK and STIFF, non greasy
Suppositories - ANSWER- Drug mixed with a waxy substance then pressed in a small
round cone shape (rectal, vaginal)
Liniments - ANSWER- Maybe SEMISOLID or liquid, prepared with oil and contain pain
relieving medications that are rubbed on the skin
Patches - ANSWER- Stick to patients skin, contain a semisolid or liquid form of
medication that is ABSORBED through the skin then enters the blood stream
Prescription drugs - ANSWER- Medicines that are safe and effective under a doctors
care, must be ordered or prescribed
