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A comprehensive overview of the key topics and questions covered in the certified medication aide (cma) exam 1 for 2023. It covers a wide range of subjects, including drug reactions, responsibilities of a cma, handling suspected abuse, subjective and objective data, communication, drug metabolism, hand washing procedures, legal limitations for cmas, drug naming conventions, drug administration methods, medication storage, factors affecting drug action, routes of drug excretion, and the classification of frequently abused medications. Designed to serve as a valuable study guide and reference material for individuals preparing for the cma exam 1 in 2023, providing them with the necessary knowledge and understanding to successfully navigate the exam and excel in their role as a certified medication aide.
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What kind of drug reaction is life threatening? ✔✔ What are your responsibilities as a CMA? ✔✔Assist a license nurse in providing safe and ethical care for clients. What do you do when you suspect abuse? ✔✔To give an account of something that has been seem, heard, or considered to be done to the supervising licensed nurse. What are examples of subjective data? Objective data? ✔✔Subjective data - Symptoms
What is necessary for good communication? ✔✔Communication requires a sender, a message, and receiver. What is an idiosyncratic reaction? ✔✔ Where are most drugs metabolized (which body organ)? ✔✔ Know steps to washing hands. ✔✔Use warm running water, keeping hands lower than elbows allowing water to flow toward fingertips. Firm rubbing motion. Liquid soap. Wash for 15 - 30 seconds. Dry hands, use a dry towel to turn faucet off. Avoid touching sink with clothing. Always use soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. How long are hands washed for? ✔✔ 15 - 30 seconds What is not legal for a CMA to do while working? ✔✔To give medications by any route that involves puncturing the skin, such as intramuscular or subcutaneous injections, or through intravenous lines. To take phone orders from a physician, demist, pharmacist, and registered nurse practitioner. The law states that all drugs must have a uniform and. ✔✔ List acceptable drug references. ✔✔Package insert, Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), and Pharmacist. A generic name of a drug always begins with what kind of letter? A brand name with what kind of letter? ✔✔Generic name always lowercase, Brand name is always capital.