Health Science

M EDICAL A SSISTANT

Snellen eye chart (distance visual acuity) Ishihara (color visual acuity) Jaeger (near vision acuity) Ear wax removal (irrigation)

x x x x

Standard 4 Assist the patient with ambulatory devices

Assist patient from a wheelchair to an exam table and back to the wheelchair. Instruct patient in using walkers, canes, and crutches.

x x

Strand 3 Performance Evaluation included below STRAND 4 Students will discuss pharmacology principles and demonstrate accurate medication administration. Standard 1 Classify common medications. Antihypertensives x Antihistamines x

Antidiuretics/Diuretics Antitussives Antidepressants Antianxiety Contraception Antipyretics Analgesics Antibiotics Laxatives Antidiabetic/Hypoglycemic

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Anticoagulants Hormones Anesthetics Anti-inflammatories Bronchodilators Narcotics

Standard 2 Describe the schedule for controlled substances. Schedule I-illegal, not prescribed

x x

Schedule II-high potential for addiction and abuse x Schedule III-moderate to low potential for addiction and abuse

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