Certified Medication Aide Test Prep Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

1 of 6 {Ans: right medication}po {Ans: by mouth}side effects: nervous system {Ans: drowsiness, stimulation}sustained release or time release capsule {Ans: specially coated capsule containing small amounts of the drug in separate balls which dissolve over time.}inhalant spray or mist {Ans: liquid drug inhaled as fine droplets using an atomizer shake well before using. press the atomizer one time to deliver one dose. wait one full minute between puffs.}antihistamines {Ans: block the action of histamine which decreases allergy symptoms. diphenhydramine (Benadryl), loratidine (Claritin), also used to treat motion sickness. meclizine (antivert).}liquid suspension {Ans: liquid drug form containing drug particles that settle to the bottom of the bottle to ensure the correct amount of active ingredient is delivered.}always refrigerate {Ans: insulin, liquid antibiotics, and suppositories}side effects: circulatory {Ans: slowed heart beat, increased heart beat, edema, decreased blood pressure, increased blood pressure}3 of 6 {Ans: right dose}anti-inflammatories {Ans: treats inflammation, redness, swelling, pain, and heat. some are refered to as NSAIDS- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. they include asprin containing drugs (salicylates), and ibuprofen doesn't contain asprin. ibuprofen (motrin), meloxicam (Mobic), naproxen (Naprosyn), nambumetone (Relafen), declofenac (voltaren) a cream.}rhythm; rhythmic {Ans: refers