Medication Aide 2023- Texas
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1. PRN: as needed, whenever necessary
2. MAR: Medication Administration Records
3. CSA: Controlled Substances Act of 1970
4. ADME: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
5. After drug is administered it goes thru how many stages: 4
6. Aersols: Fine spray or mist (Nebulizer)
7. Drops: a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper.
8. Elixir: Clear, flavored contains alcohol
9. Spray: a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed into the nose
10. Solution: Solid, liquid, gas dissolved in a liquid
11. Suspension: Liquid mixture containing drug particles that are NOT completely dissolved must be shaken
or stirred
12. Syrup: a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and water
13. Tincture: an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol.
14. Tablets: Formed by being pressed, scored in the middle
15. Enteric- Coated tablets: Covered in film to protect it from stomach acid. Meant to pass THRU the
stomach. Should NEVER BE CRUSHED OR BROKEN
16. Film- Coated tablets: Coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste for easier swallowing
17. Caplets: Are oblong or oval, smoother finish making them easy to swallow
18. Chewable tablets: Designed to be chewed before swallowing
19. Oral disintegrating tablets: Dissolve in the mouth and DO NOT NEED TO BE CHEWS OR TAKEN WITH
WATER
20. Sublingual (SL) tablets: Placed under the tongue
21. Buccal tablets: Designed to pass by digestive system, absorb thru the lining of the mouth for RAPID drug
release. (Cheek)
22. Effervescent tablets: Release bubbles of carbon dioxide gas when dropped in water.
23. Capsules: Are made of a hard or soft gelatin that breaks a apart or dissolves in the stomach
24. Lozenges: Similar in texture to hard candy, release when dissolved in the mouth
25. Troches: Related to lozenges may have hard or gummy consistency
26. Controlled release (CR), (sustained release, extended release or long act-
ing): Products are designed for continuous release of a drug over time
27. Semisolid medications: May be soft and squishy
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28. Topical: Drugs that are applied to a body surface
29. Ointments: Are fairly THICK and greasy
30. Creams: Are thinner contain soothing or moisturizing ingredients
31. Lotions: Are thinner creams
32. Pastes: Are THICK and STIFF, non greasy
33. Suppositories: Drug mixed with a waxy substance then pressed in a small round cone shape (rectal,
vaginal)
34. Liniments: Maybe SEMISOLID or liquid, prepared with oil and contain pain relieving medications that are
rubbed on the skin
35. Patches: Stick to patients skin, contain a semisolid or liquid form of medication that is ABSORBED through
the skin then enters the blood stream
36. Prescription drugs: Medicines that are safe and effective under a doctors care, must be ordered or
prescribed
37. Generic name (acetaminophen, ibuprofen): Not capitalized in writing is usually related to
chemicals in the drug
38. Brand name/ Trade name (Tylenol, Advil): Capitalized in writing, other name is shorter more
memorable, known to the public
39. ā: Before
40. AC, ac: Before meals
41. Ad lib: As desired
42. ADLs: activities of daily living
43. amb: Ambulate
44. AP: apical pulse
45. bid, b.i.d: Two times a day
46. BM: Bowel movement
47. BP, B/P: blood pressure
48. c/o: Complains of
49. CHF: congestive heart failure
50. DNR: do not resuscitate
51. DX, dx: Diagnosis
52. FBS: fasting blood sugar
53. GI: gastrointestinal
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1. PRN: as needed, whenever necessary
2. MAR: Medication Administration Records
3. CSA: Controlled Substances Act of 1970
4. ADME: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
5. After drug is administered it goes thru how many stages: 4
6. Aersols: Fine spray or mist (Nebulizer)
7. Drops: a very small amount of liquid, given by dropper.
8. Elixir: Clear, flavored contains alcohol
9. Spray: a liquid pushed through the air in tiny drops; may be sprayed into the nose
10. Solution: Solid, liquid, gas dissolved in a liquid
11. Suspension: Liquid mixture containing drug particles that are NOT completely dissolved must be shaken
or stirred
12. Syrup: a medication in a solution of sugar (or other sweetener) and water
13. Tincture: an extract, usually of a plant material, dissolved in alcohol.
14. Tablets: Formed by being pressed, scored in the middle
15. Enteric- Coated tablets: Covered in film to protect it from stomach acid. Meant to pass THRU the
stomach. Should NEVER BE CRUSHED OR BROKEN
16. Film- Coated tablets: Coated with a thin film to mask an undesirable taste for easier swallowing
17. Caplets: Are oblong or oval, smoother finish making them easy to swallow
18. Chewable tablets: Designed to be chewed before swallowing
19. Oral disintegrating tablets: Dissolve in the mouth and DO NOT NEED TO BE CHEWS OR TAKEN WITH
WATER
20. Sublingual (SL) tablets: Placed under the tongue
21. Buccal tablets: Designed to pass by digestive system, absorb thru the lining of the mouth for RAPID drug
release. (Cheek)
22. Effervescent tablets: Release bubbles of carbon dioxide gas when dropped in water.
23. Capsules: Are made of a hard or soft gelatin that breaks a apart or dissolves in the stomach
24. Lozenges: Similar in texture to hard candy, release when dissolved in the mouth
25. Troches: Related to lozenges may have hard or gummy consistency
26. Controlled release (CR), (sustained release, extended release or long act-
ing): Products are designed for continuous release of a drug over time
27. Semisolid medications: May be soft and squishy
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28. Topical: Drugs that are applied to a body surface
29. Ointments: Are fairly THICK and greasy
30. Creams: Are thinner contain soothing or moisturizing ingredients
31. Lotions: Are thinner creams
32. Pastes: Are THICK and STIFF, non greasy
33. Suppositories: Drug mixed with a waxy substance then pressed in a small round cone shape (rectal,
vaginal)
34. Liniments: Maybe SEMISOLID or liquid, prepared with oil and contain pain relieving medications that are
rubbed on the skin
35. Patches: Stick to patients skin, contain a semisolid or liquid form of medication that is ABSORBED through
the skin then enters the blood stream
36. Prescription drugs: Medicines that are safe and effective under a doctors care, must be ordered or
prescribed
37. Generic name (acetaminophen, ibuprofen): Not capitalized in writing is usually related to
chemicals in the drug
38. Brand name/ Trade name (Tylenol, Advil): Capitalized in writing, other name is shorter more
memorable, known to the public
39. ā: Before
40. AC, ac: Before meals
41. Ad lib: As desired
42. ADLs: activities of daily living
43. amb: Ambulate
44. AP: apical pulse
45. bid, b.i.d: Two times a day
46. BM: Bowel movement
47. BP, B/P: blood pressure
48. c/o: Complains of
49. CHF: congestive heart failure
50. DNR: do not resuscitate
51. DX, dx: Diagnosis
52. FBS: fasting blood sugar
53. GI: gastrointestinal
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