Medications administered to the eye may be called ophthalmic, optic, or _____________ medications.

This class of drugs can help ease the tremors and involuntary muscle movements related to Parkinson’s disease.

How is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) related to a stroke?

A resident’s MAR indicates that blood pressure should be checked and documented before administration of a blood pressure medication. It also indicates the medication should be held if the resident’s systolic blood pressure is below 120. An MA forgets to check blood pressure and administers the drug. The resident’s blood pressure drops dangerously low afterwards and the resident loses consciousness. Which of the following causes of medication errors is involved most directly in this case?

Which of the following is true of the medica- tion aide’s role in cancer treatment?

Multiple sclerosis has no cure, but treatments include __________, which reduce nerve inflammation, and __________, which regulate the immune system.

Drugs in this medication class used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may be tapered down rather than stopped immediately.

A medication aide can help promote safety in a facility by

Residents over the age of 50 may be vaccinated for which of the following immune system conditions?

Why might is be particularly important for a medication aide to protect a resident’s confidentiality regarding medications for the treatment of HIV and AIDS?