Name three types of liquid medications:
Elixers
Tinctures
Syrups
Spirits
Fluid extracts
Name 3 routes of administration Texas Certified Medication Aides cannot perform:
Inhalation
Parenteral
Enteral
I take Nitrogycerin for treatment of my Angina Pectoris chest pain. What is my heart disease?:
CAD (Coronary Artery Disease)
What are the main side effects of ACE inhibitors and ARBs?:
Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Nonproductive Dry cough
Birth Defects
What is hat FDCA?
What entity administers the FDCA?
What are Drug standards?
Does the FDA determine product labeling requirements?
The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Drug standards ensure the uniform purity, quality and strength of any mediation made by multiple manufactures.
Yes
Never crush these 2 types of medications:
Delayed Release medications
Enteric Coated medications
CMA may administer oxygen in an emergency situation only. What is the maximum oxygen flow rate allowable and what are the only 2 methods of delivery allowed?:
2 liters per minute per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask.
I have chronic EDEMA in my legs and am SOB at rest. I am chronically fatigued. I take Digoxin, Lasix and a K+ supplement daily. What's my disease?:
CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
What are the symptoms of Digoxyn Toxicity?:
Development of heart arrhythmia Bradycardia or tachycardia. Atrial Fibrillation)
yellow halo vision
mental confusion
blurred vision
loss of appetite
vomiting
What is the DEA?
What federal policy does it enforce?
How many "schedules are there?
Schedule 1 and 2 have the same highest potential for addiction. So what makes them different?
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Controlled Substances Act
5 schedules
Schedule 1 drugs are illegal in the USA and cannot be prescribed.
This is the slowest route of absorbtion:
ORAL
True or False:
Inhalation medications are designed to have a localized effect in the lung tissue rather than widespread systemic effects:
True
I have "hardening of the arteries. What is the medical term for my condition?:
Arteriosclerosis.
What are the main side effects of Beta Blockers?:
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Nightmares/vivid dreams
Heart Block (rarely)
Mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia like shaking, confusion, and irritability (but not sweating) - dangerous for diabetic patients - so educate them to check their blood sugar if they re sweating.
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2006 was created to limit and track the sale of this OTC drug, since is can be used to make Meth.
Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine
This route of administration is a subcutaneous infusion:
Hypodermoclysis
Troches and lozenges provide a protective and soothing effect to relieve a sore throat. What is the medical term for this effect?:
Demulcent effect.
I have high cholesterol with fatty deposits in my arteries. What is the medical term for this condition?:
Atherosclerosis
What are the main side effects of calcium channel blockers?:
Headache
Arm or leg swelling
Bradycardia
Flushing
can worsen systolic heart failure (nondihydropyridines such as Diltiazem and verapamil
Texas Certified Medication Aides role and scope of practice is codified in this Texas legislation?
The Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 4 Health Facilities, Subtitle B Licensing of Health Facilities. Chapter 242, subchapter N.
IPPB is a type of inhalation therapy. What does IPPB stand for?:
Intermittent positive pressure breathing.
Nasal decongestants are powerful vasoconstrictors that offer temporary relief of sinus congestion. However, symptoms often return at a level worse than before What is the effect called:?
The rebound effect.
I take an ARB (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker0 daily to treat my condition. What is my condition?:
HTN (hypertension)
What are the main side effects of Nitrates?:
Headache
Facial flushing
Dizzyness
How many CEU does the medication aide have to complete annually?
Are CEU required for the first annual renewal?
7 CEU annually
No - The CMA certification course meets the first renewal CEU requirement.