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Medications by Drug Type/Drug Class for Medication Aides, Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Home Healthcare workers
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This is a general overview of Drug Type/Class. This is not a comprehensive list of all drug classes, only those generally covered in a standard Medication Aide, Advanced CNA, or similar level program.
The information here is extremely condensed and designed for review/memorization only
(not initial learning).
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Abbreviations Used in Flashcards
The following abbreviations are used instead of the full term:
MOA = mechanism of action
HTN = hypertension
HF = heart failure
MI = myocardial infarction
CHF = congestive heart failure
GI = gastrointestinal
CAD = coronary artery disease
COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease
OAB = overactive bladder
OTC = over the counter

Additional Flashcard set for studying abbreviations
MedGame's Abbreviation Flashcards

 
Medication Aide Practice
Sample activities in ChartFlow

This free sample course allows you to practice charting and reviewing medical terminology at the Medication Aide, QMAP, MA-C, or CNA-II level. ​

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Suggested Reading

Chartflow's Medication Aide Handbook.  

ChartFlow covers all medications including a description of how they work using basic terminology so it's easy to understand how these drugs do what they're supposed to. Everything you need for your MACE exam is included here. 

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