Certified Medication Aide Practice Exam Q&A GRADE A+

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med aid certification test angin; angina ANSWER- chest pain algia ANSWER- pain classifications ANSWER- medications that have similar side effects on the body are grouped together so you can l... earn general actions and side effects side effects: liver ANSWER- decreased ability to remove toxins from the blood side effects: kidneys ANSWER- decreased filtering ability side effects: blood ANSWER- anemia, decreased white blood cells side effects: severe allergic reaction (all body systems involved) ANSWER- anaphylactic reaction- difficulty breathing, swollen tongue, may have decreased blood pressure, rash, edema, and increased heart rate. side effects: integumentary system (skin) ANSWER- itching, rash, swelling, photosensitivity side effects: respiratory system (includes nose, throat, trachea, bronchii, lungs) ANSWER- stuffy nose, dry throat, shortness of breath, slowed breathing side effects: nervous system ANSWER- drowsiness, stimulation side effects: musculoskeletal system ANSWER- tardive dyskinesia, dystonia side effects: gastrointestinal system ANSWER- diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth. mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, poor appetite, abdominal cramps side effects: eyes ANSWER- blurred vision, halos around lighted objects side effects: ears ANSWER- tinnitus, dizzinesss side effects: circulatory ANSWER- slowed heart beat, increased heart beat, edema, decreased blood pressure, increased blood pressure medications that Cannot be crushed ANSWER- enteric-coated tablets, extended-release forms, sublingual/buccal forms. 3 safety checks ANSWER- check- as you take the medication out of the drawer [Show More]

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