CNA M
These have limits on who can buy and sell them, they can be abused and cause dependence. They need to be double locked.
What are controlled substances
What is take b/p give 1 tab sl, wait 5 minutes, if still having chest pain, check b/p, give 2nd tab, wait 5 minutes if still having chest pain, check b/p and give 3rd tab. If still having chest pain, 911.
This is a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness and an inability to stay still
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Peripheral Neuropathy Akathisia
What is akathisia
This is the "master gland" of the endocrine system
What is the pituitary gland
AD
What is right ear
State correctional facilities
state mental health institutions
long term care
What are places a cna m may administer medications
This substance approved for medical use has the highest potential for addiction
What are Schedule II Substances
This disorder is known as manic depression and is often accompanied by mood swings
What is bipolar
This gland produces PTH and has the opposite effect of calcitonin, causing calcium to be released from bones into the bloodstream
What is the Parathyroid Gland
OU
What is both eyes
These need to be shaken before each use
What are suspensions
a microorganism has built up _________________ when the same antibiotic no longer works
What is resistance
This is a thought disorder that includes delusions or hallucinations
What is schizophrenia
The gland that is involved in protecting against infection, very active in childhood. Not active in adulthood
What is the Thymus gland
IU
What is International Unit
These are the 8 rights of medication administration
What are: Right Person, Medication, Time, Dose, Route, Know, Refuse, Documentation
A medication that helps with pain from a UTI, this medication can also turn urine orange
*** This is a Daily Double ***
What is Pyridium
This medication can be given to help with anxiety and is sometimes used as a muscle relaxer
What is valium
A disorder associated with deficient growth hormone
MEQ
What is milliequivalants
The medication that increases the force of contraction and slows down the heart rate
What is digoxin
This is when a person turns back to a former or earlier state
What is regression
Involuntary repetitious movement of the face, limbs and trunk as a side effect from psychotropic drugs
What is tardive dyskinesia
An adrenal disorder where too much cortisol causes a moon shaped face, a buffalo hump, fatigue and muscle weakness
What is cushing's disease
Ung
What is ointment