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1. 3 Factors that affect drug
absorption? Ans>> Age, Sex, Weight
2. Seven Rights of Drug Administration
Ans>> 1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse
3. While you are giving medications as CMA, your good friend pat comes up to
the medication cart to talk to you. She is finished with her work and is telling you in detail about her date the evening before. What will you do? Ans>> Explain to Pat that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the, medications
4. When you are giving medications to Mr.Smith you accidently give him two
aspirin
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tablets instead of the one tablet that is ordered. As soon as he has swallowed the aspirin you realize your mistake what will you do? Ans>> Immediately tell your supervisor
5. You are scheduled to work on Tuesday the 12th from 3pm to 11 pm when you
wake up Tuesday morning at 10 you feel sick. When should you call your supervisor to tell him you will not be able to come in to work? Ans>> 10 am
6. Normal Blood Pressure
Range Ans>> 110-
7. Give Isopto Carpine 2 gtt od TID what will you give?
Ans>> 2 drops of isopto carpine in the right eye three times a day
8. Delcort Ung BID TOP To Rash what does this
mean? Ans>> Delcort ointment twice a day applied topically to rash
9. Mr. Washington has orders for a medicine called Lipitor an " antihyperlipi-
demic" This medicine is given to what
10. When you take mr.wu's blood pressure you hear heartbeats immediatley
upon releasing the thumb screw of the cuff what will you do? Ans>> Wait three minutes with the cuff off repeat the blood pressure and pump the cuff 30 mmhg higher than you did on the first attempt
11. While working as a CMA the nursing supervisor tells you to report any
signs of fluid retention in Mr.Jones what will you look for? Ans>> Weight gain and Edema
12. Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, es-
pecially when she stands up suddenly. Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she be experiencing? Ans>> Decreased Blood Pressure
13. Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light " halos " around lighted
objects what medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood?- Ans>> Digoxin ( Heart Medicine )
14. As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has
antihyperlipidemic ordered. You know that Ms.Chong must have high? Ans>> Cholesterol and Triglyc- erides
15. Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be
watched for signs of Ans>> Bleeding
16. MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug
could be? Ans>> low potassium
17. Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made
by his stomach this medicine is given to treat Ans>> ulcer
18. Antineoplastic Medication is a for
what Ans>> Cancer
19. Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help
her chest pain what will you tell her? Ans>> The medicine in the patch will go through the skin and dialate the blood vessels around her heart
20. Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should
yo do? Ans>> Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with food
29. A long term facility is
Ans>> a place that provides care for people who don't need to be in a hospital but who are not able to return home
30. An observation that is factual or measurable in some way
is a (n) Ans>> objective observation
31. A (n) is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a
medica- tion Ans>> adverse reaction
32. A drug interaction can occur when
Ans>> Another substance or medication is is present in the body
33. Informaton included in the medication
order Ans>> The dosage and form of the medication
34. The uap takes the pulse on an adult male and counts 72 beats per
minute the uap knows that this rate is Ans>> about average for an adult
35. When counting the respirations remember that the average rate of respi-
rations is per minute Ans>> 12- 16
36. Normal blood pressure may be affected by many factors
including Ans>> Emotion and weight
37. When measuring a blood pressure
Ans>> Place the cuff 4 inches above the elbow
38. When measuring blood pressure place the bell of the stethescope
over the Ans>> Brachial Artery
39. The cardio vascular system is driven by
the Ans>> Heart
40. The cardio vascular system works to
Ans>> Bring oxygen and nourishment to the cells and remove waste products
41. A common disorder of the cardiovascular system
would be Ans>> Congestive heart failure
42. The endocrine system is made up
of Ans>> Glands
43. The glands of the endocrine system release that control the
body's activities and growth Ans>> Hormones
44. A common disorder of the endocrine system
would be Ans>> Diabetes Militus
than 12 breaths per minute and dilated pupils, the uap should
Ans>> Contact the persons licensed health care provider immediatelyy
57. Symptoms of parkisonism
include Ans>> SLow movement and rigidity
58. An example oof antiparkinsonian
medication is Ans>> Sinemet
70. The abbreviation "hs" means
Ans>> Hour of sleep. or bed time
71. The abbreviation " mg "
means Ans>> Milligram
72. The abbreviation " OD"
means Ans>> Right eye
Ans>>
75. A pressure ulcer also called a decubitus ulcer ulcer is
a (n) Ans>> Open area of the skin over a bony area
76. The Musculoskeletal system is made up of
the Ans>> Skeleton and muscles
77. Two structures of the musculoskeletal system
are the Ans>> Muscles and liga- ments
78. A common disorder of the musculoskeletal system
would be Ans>> Arthristis
79. The nervous system works to
Ans>> control and coordinate all body activities
80. Two of the structures of the nervous system
would be Ans>> Parkinson's disease
81. The reproductive system works to
Ans>> Produce reproductive cells and sex hor- mones
82. A common disorder of the male reproductive system
would be Ans>> Prostate Cancer
83. A common disorder of the female reproductive system
would be Ans>> A recto- cele
84. The respiratory system works to
89. The main organs of the urinary system are
the Ans>> Kidneys
90. A common disorder of the urinary system
would be Ans>> Urinary Incontinence
91. The most common early symptoms of digitalis toxicity are
anorexia and Ans>> - Nausea, Vomiting,Arrhythmias
92. If a person taking a vasodialator complains of headache and lightheaded-
ness, the uap should Ans>> Take the person's blood pressure and contact the HCP if the blood pressure reading is lower than normal for the person
93. Another name for high blood
pressure Ans>> Hypertension
94. Anticoagulant medications are used after a (n) has
formed Ans>> Throm- bus
95. Coumadin is an example of an
medication Ans>> Anticoagulant
96. A common Antiplatelet medication
is Ans>> Aspirin
97. Expectorant Medications are used to
Ans>> Help loosen mucus and thin bronchial secretion
98. Bronchodialators are used to
Ans>> Improve breathing in people who have COPD and Asthma
99. Asthma is a condition that results in
Ans>> Narrowed, Inflamed and sensitive bronchial tubes
100. An example of asthma medication
is Ans>> singulair
101. AN ulcer is a
Ans>> Lesion caused by loss of tissue usually combined with inflam- mation
102. An ulcer can be caused by
Ans>> A bacterium known as H.pylori
103. A person who is taking should not take
antacids Ans>> Tetracyclines
104. Medications such as tagament and Pepcid are known as a
histamine H2-Receptor antagonists.These medications are used to treat Ans>> Active duodenal ulcers and Hypersecretion in the stomach acid
105. Mucosal protective medications work
by Ans>> Protecting the lining of the stom- ach
106. Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric acid
pump inhibitors. These medications work by Ans>> Suppressing the secretion of gas- tric acid
107. Which laxative would be used for chronic
constipation Ans>> Metamucil
108. Antiemetics would be used to
treat Ans>> Motion sickness
109. Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders
include Ans>> Hematuria and swelling of the hands and feet
110. Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions
Ans>> Allergic Reaction
112. SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium
will turn urine Ans>> Red or Orange
113. Ditropan Has many side effects
including Ans>> Drowsiness
114. Grave's Disease is a condition that
Ans>> Is caused by too much thyroid hormone in the blood
115. Thyroid medications can cause many side effects
including Ans>> Palpitations
116. Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism
include Ans>> Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole
117. A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is
called a Ans>> Hypoglycemic
118. Glucophage can cause many side effects
including Ans>> A metallic taste in the mouth
119. Inflammation is
Ans>> A normal response to infection injury or irritation of living tissue
120. An example of a
corticosteroid is Ans>> Prednisone
121. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are
used to Ans>> Alleviate arthritis pain and reduce joint stiffness
122. An example of an NSAID medication
is Ans>> Naprosyn
