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A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to medication administration, covering topics such as drug action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication abbreviations, and the seven rights of medication administration. It also includes questions about common medication errors, medication administration procedures, and drug therapy goals. Designed to help individuals preparing for a medication aide state test.
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Drug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except: The patient's intelligence. the size and age other drugs the resident is taking time and route of administration - ✅The patient's intelligence Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye medication? IM, IV, SQ Stat, n.p.o., h.s. bid, qid, tid, qod OD, OU, OS, opth. - ✅OD, OU, OS, opth. The drug name owned by the manufacturer is called the: brand name
product name trade name all of the above - ✅all of the above Pharmacokinetics is the study of: the study of prescription drugs only the signs and symptoms of disease the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs none of the above - ✅the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs Examples of drugs made from animal sources are: insulin and heparin furosemide and castor oil magnesium hydrochloride and iodine
n.p.o. means nothing by mouth stat means now q.i.d. means every other day - ✅q.i.d. means every other day Rules that ensure uniform strength, quality, and purity of drugs are called: drug standards drug references drug laws drug specifications - ✅Drug standards Biotransformation is: A. a series of chemical reactions that occur naturally B. the removal of waste products C. the same as metabolism
a. and c. - ✅a. and c. Examples of drugs made from plant sources are: iron and salt heparin and insulin digitalis and opium sulfa drugs and hydroxyurea - ✅digitalis and opium The generic name is usually the same as the: brand name chemical name official name trade name - ✅official name The action of a drug is: a desireable effect that occurs apart from the primary purpose of giving the drug
condition of liver and kidneys - ✅sensation and perception The CMA responsibility in adverse reaction is to: reduce the dose change the medication increase the dose immediately notify the charge nurse - ✅immediately notify the charge nurse Name the 7 Rights of medication administration. - ✅1. right drug
✅In a nursing facility, the discontinued medications are disposed of every 2 months by the CMA and charge nurse. When giving a nasal spray to a resident, the nose piece needs to be cleaned off with a tissue: True False - ✅true People who administer medications must understand kidney function and disorders because: kidneys are involved in the excretion of drugs kidneys that do not work properly can result in the acculumation of drugs in the body many older adults have kidneys disease all of the above - ✅all of the above Which of the following Physicians orders are writen correctly? Amoxicillin 500mg p.o. for 10 days Potassium Chloride 8mEq 2 capsules p.o. daily
Coumadin 5 mg 1 p.o. daily Senna Plus 1 tablet p.o. daily - ✅Potassium Chloride 8mEq 2 capsules p.o. daily After administering ear drops, the resident only needs a cotton ball in the ear canal? True False - ✅False When setting up medications, read the label at least? 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times - ✅3 times Ointment on a area that needs to be treated should be cleaned off first before more is applied? True
The resident was given one tablet Lanoxin 0.125mg and he order was for Lanoxin 0.25mg daily. The right medication was given to the right resident but it was not given at the time on the MAR. - ✅The medication was given 25 minutes after is was ordered Anyone administering eye drops to a resident should wear gloves? True False - ✅True All of the follow are necessary steps to take when a medication error has been made except? Report the error to your supervisior immediately Contact the resident's family and inform them of your error Complete the medication error form Review why the medication error was made and what can be done to prevent if from happening again - ✅Contact the resident's family and inform them of your error It is legal for a Medication Aide to do the following procedures except?
mediation soaks simple dressing changes application of heating pads assist with inhailors - ✅application of heating pads After installing eye gtts (drops), pressure is held to the lacrimal sac (tear duct) for how long? 15 seconds 10 seconds 1 minute 2 minute - ✅1 minute The order for Keflex is 500mg. Keflex comes in capsules or suspension which would be a incorrect dosage? Give 1/2 of a 1000mg capsule Give 2 250mg capsules
to meet Medicare guideline - ✅to achieve a therapetic affect A transdermal patch should be dated when placed on a resident. True False - ✅True Cynosis is caused by the lack of oxygen in the blood plasma in the blood calcium in the blood nutrients in the blood - ✅oxygen in the blood Digoxin slows and strengthens the heart by acting as a: vasodilator vasoconstriction
heart stimulant anticoagulant - ✅heart stimulant Antiarrhymics: act on pacemaker cell that controls the heartbeat are heart depressants reduce flutter and fibrillation all of the above - ✅all of the above Nitroglycerin is a: vasodilator diuretic coagulant vasoconstrictor - ✅vasodilator Blood pressure increases as a result of:
lisinopril norvasc clonidine hydrochloride all of the above - ✅all of the above The average adult blood pressure is: 90/ 160/ 120/ 100/60 - ✅120/ bleeding - ✅hemorrhage rapid heartbeat - ✅tachycardia shortness of breath (SOB) - ✅dyspnea swelling of the tissues -
✅edema chest pain - ✅angina irregular heartbeat - ✅arrhythmia The following are risk factors for heart disease: a. heredity b. sedentry lifestyle c. hypoglycemia d. hypercholesterolemia e. a, b, d f. a, c, d - ✅e. a, b, d Persons taking anticoagulants: must have regular blood tests to adjust doseages must be observed for bleeding
