Amap Test 2

Question 1

General infection

Answer 1

Involves more than one area of body ex: pneumonia (temp,cough, poor appetite)

Question 2

Antibiotics

Answer 2

Medication used to destroy or control infection

Question 3

Allergic reaction

Answer 3

Abnormal response to foreign substance. Ranges from mild to immediate and life threatening response

Question 4

Anaphylactic shock

Answer 4

Life threatening allergic reaction
Signs: inability to breath low blood pressure) call 911
Adrenaline

Question 5

Toxic reaction

Answer 5

Poisonous meds

Question 6

Superinfection

Answer 6

Antibiotic kills bad bacteria and good bacteria which causes another infection (rectal & vaginal itching diarrhea thrush)

Question 7

Storage for antibiotic

Answer 7

Cool dry place /refrigerator

Question 8

Local infection

Answer 8

Area around wound red swollen or painful

Question 9

Administration and care of antibiotics

Answer 9

Store in cool dry place or refrigerate 
Check expiration date 
Observe for allergic reaction 
Give on time 
Use entire prescription to prevent relapse

Question 10

Antifungals

Answer 10

Medication used to treat fungal infections

Nystatin

Question 11

Antiparasitics

Answer 11

Medication used to treat amoeba type infection

Scabies /lice

Question 12

Scabies

Answer 12

Under skin 
Red dots
Dark place
Moisture
Warmth

Question 13

Lice

Answer 13

Small white dots on base of hair

Looks like dandruff but doesn’t move

Question 14

Anthelmintics

Answer 14

Medication used to treat worms

Pin,tape, round worms

Question 15

Allergic response

Answer 15

Body releases histamine

Reaction to coming in contact with something not in body (pollen)

Question 16

Three most common substances that might cause anaphylactic shock

Answer 16

Antibiotics, bee sting , food and meds

Question 17

Antihistamines

Answer 17

Prevent and reduce symptoms of allergy, nasal allergy, hives , insect bites
Medication: Benadryl
Side effects of antihistamine: dry eyes drowsiness

Question 18

Decongestant

Answer 18

Relieves nasal congestion

Question 19

Cough preparations

Answer 19

High in sugar and alcohol
Expectorant : helps bring up mucus
Antiussives: anti-cough depresses cough

Question 20

Bronchodilator

Answer 20

Open airway to lung make breathing easier

Medication: albuterol

Question 21

Antituberculars

Answer 21

INH: isoniazid

Question 22

Heart

Answer 22

Is a muscle pulse 60-90

Question 23

Digitalis preparation

Answer 23

Medication which slow and strengthen the heart
Medication example : digoxin
Pulse must be taken
Hold medication if pulse is 60 or lower and notify nurse

Question 24

Antiarrhythmics

Answer 24

Medication used to correct disorders of the heart rate and rhythm

Pulse and blood pressure must be taken prior to meds

Question 25

Vasoconstrictors

Answer 25

Medication to contrict the size of blood vessels

Question 26

Vasodilators

Answer 26

Medication used to increase size of blood vessels Medication: nitroglycerin Common route: sublingual Used to treat :chest pain angina

Question 27

Normal blood pressure

Answer 27

90/60 -139/89

Question 28

Hypertension

Answer 28

High blood pressure leading cause of strokes, heart attack and kidney disease Should change sodium & cholesterol

Question 29

Diuretics

Answer 29

Medication used to treat high blood pressure and swelling Medication: laxix &HCTZ Administer in morning & observe low potassium

Question 30

Antihypertensives

Answer 30

Medication used to treat high blood pressure

Question 31

Anticoagulants

Answer 31

Medication used to decrease clot formation Medication : coomiden Observe for hemorrhage

Question 32

Coagulants

Answer 32

Medication used to increase clot formation | Medication : vitamin k

Question 33

Antilipemics

Answer 33

Medication used to lower cholesterol | Medication: Lipitor

Question 34

Signs and symptoms of UTI

Answer 34

Pain, burning, blood in urine | Woman are at higher risk than men for UTI

Question 35

Sulfonamides

Answer 35

Medication of choice

Question 36

Urinary antiseptics

Answer 36

Meds that can be used for a long time

Question 37

Pyridium

Answer 37

Med used to treat pain caused by UTI

Question 38

Central nervous system stimulants

Answer 38

``` Increase: Sharpness of sensation Body activity Alertness and concentration Suppress : fatigue Inhibit: sleep ```

Question 39

Central nervous system depressants

Answer 39

``` No alcohol Decrease: sharpness Lessen :or slow body activity Decrease: alertness &a concentration Promote: drowsiness ```

Question 40

Analgesic

Answer 40

Relieves pain | Narcotic & non narcotics

Question 41

Narcotic

Answer 41

Morphine

Question 42

Non narcotic

Answer 42

Ibuprofen napeosyn

Question 43

Antipyretics

Answer 43

Reduce fever

Question 44

Psychotropics

Answer 44

Broad range of meds

Question 45

Anti anxiety meds

Answer 45

Mild to moderate state of emotional upset | Xanax Valium

Question 46

Lithium carbonate

Answer 46

Treat people who have mental disturbance (manic depressive behaviors)

Question 47

Aura

Answer 47

First part of seizure or warning of seizure. Ill-defined sensation can help locate where in the brain

Question 48

Seizure types

Answer 48

Generalized (grand mal) -unconscious Simple partial -change in sensation Complex partial - low awareness remains conscious