{"id":110226,"date":"2023-07-26T11:20:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=110226"},"modified":"2023-07-26T11:21:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T11:21:00","slug":"medication-aide-state-test-questions-and-answers-2022-2023-verified-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/26\/medication-aide-state-test-questions-and-answers-2022-2023-verified-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Medication Aide State Test Questions and Answers (2022\/2023) (Verified Answers)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>3 Factors that affect\u200b drug absorption?<br>Age, Sex, Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven Rights of Drug Administration<br>1.) Right Resident 2.) Right Medication 3.) Right Dose 4.) Right route 5.) Right time 6.) Right Documentation 7.) Right to Refuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following must you have completed to become a CMA<br>All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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?<br>Explain to Pat that you will have to hear about it later, after you give the, medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are giving medications to Mr.Smith you accidently give him two aspirin 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?<br>Immediately tell your supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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?<br>10 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal Blood Pressure Range<br>110-140<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give Isopto Carpine 2 gtt od TID what will you give?<br>2 drops of isopto carpine in the right eye three times a day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delcort Ung BID TOP To Rash what does this mean?<br>Delcort ointment twice a day applied topically to rash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Washington has orders for a medicine called Lipitor an &#8221; antihyperlipidemic&#8221; This medicine is given to what<br>Work against high fat in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take mr.wu&#8217;s blood pressure you hear heartbeats immediatley upon releasing the thumb screw of the cuff what will you do?<br>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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?<br>Weight gain and Edema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs White has a new heart medication she complains of feeling dizzy, especially when she stands up suddenly . Which of the following cardiovascular side effects might she be experiencing?<br>Decreased Blood Pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Black complained about seeing rings light &#8221; halos &#8221; around lighted objects what medication might be rising to toxic levels in Mr. Blacks Blood?<br>Digoxin ( Heart Medicine )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you give medications you notice that Ms.Chong has antihyperlipidemic ordered. You know that Ms.Chong must have high ?<br>Cholesterol and Triglycerides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr.Black is taking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of<br>Bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be?<br>low potassium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his stomach this medicine is given to treat<br>ulcer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antineoplastic Medication is a for waht<br>Cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help her chest pain what will you tell her?<br>The medicine in the patch will go through the skin and dialate the blood vessels around her heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you give Mr.Black his anti inflammatory medication what should yo do?<br>Check to see if he has eaten recently or else give the medicine with food<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antitussives<br>Controls Coughs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expectorant<br>Helps to cough up phlegm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you give Mr.Jones his Digoxin ( Lanoxin ) what will you check?<br>His Pulse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstances will you not give the digoxin to Mr.Jones<br>If his pulse is below 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enteric Coated Aspirin<br>To dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sediment<br>Shake the bottle then pour the medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Ophthalmic use? You will apply this medication where<br>Ophthalmic means &#8221; EYE&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transderm Nitroglycerin patch Mrs White i wearing delivers nitroglycerin to her by?<br>Slow absorption through the skin into the blood stream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long term facility is<br>a place that provides care for people who don&#8217;t need to be in a hospital but who are not able to return home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An observation that is factual or measurable in some way is a (n)<br>objective observation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A (n) <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> is an unfavorable or harmful unintended action of a medication<br>adverse reaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A drug interaction can occur when<br>Another substance or medication is is present in the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informaton included in the medication order<br>The dosage and form of the medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uap takes the pulse on an adult male and counts 72 beats per minute the uap knows that this rate is<br>about average for an adult<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When counting the respirations remember that the average rate of respirations is <strong>_<\/strong> per minute<br>12-16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal blood pressure may be affected by many factors including<br>Emotion and weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When measuring a blood pressure<br>Place the cuff 4 inches above the elbow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When measuring blood pressure place the bell of the stethescope over the<br>Brachial Artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cardio vascular system is driven by the<br>Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cardio vascular system works to<br>Bring oxygen and nourishment to the cells and remove waste products<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder of the cardiovascular system would be<br>Congestive heart failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The endocrine system is made up of<br>Glands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The glands of the endocrine system release <strong>__<\/strong> that control the body&#8217;s activities and growth<br>Hormones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder of the endocrine system would be<br>Diabetes Militus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gastrointestinal system works to<br>Break down transport and absorb nutrients from food as well as remove waste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the structures in the gastrointestinal system are the<br>Mouth and stomach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder in the gastrointestinal system would be<br>Hermia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Integumentary system works to<br>Protect the other systems from infection, regulate temperature, and eliminate some waste products<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The skin does many things to keep the body healthy including<br>It protects the inner structures and organs by forming a closed covering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute attacks of gout are usually treated with<br>Colchicines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of a muscle relaxant is<br>Flexiril<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antipyretic medications are used to<br>Reduce fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a medication is given to produce a calming effect without sleep it is a (n)<br>Sedative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a medication is given to cause Sleep it is a (n)<br>Hypnotic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of barbiturates may cause<br>Physical Addiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a person taking barbiturates demonstrates a respiratory rate of less than 12 breaths per minute and dilated pupils, the uap should<br>Contact the persons licensed health care provider immediatelyy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of parkisonism include<br>SLow movement and rigidity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example oof antiparkinsonian medication is<br>Sinemet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s disease is<br>progressive and cannot be cured<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behavioral problems associated with alzheimer&#8217;s disease include<br>Inability to retain new information disorientation and impaired balance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When educating a peron taking an anticonvulsant the uap should instruct the person to<br>Never skip a dose of his medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two primary precautions used in medication administration are<br>Hand washing and gloves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A drug resistant microorganism is one that<br>Is not killed by medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; ad lib &#8221; means<br>As desired as much as needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; BID&#8221; means<br>Two times a day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; C&#8221; with a line over it means<br>With<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; cap&#8221; means<br>Capsule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbrevition &#8220;d\/c&#8221; means<br>Discontinue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; g&#8221; means<br>Gram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8220;hs&#8221; means<br>Hour of sleep. or bed time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; mg &#8221; means<br>Milligram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The abbreviation &#8221; OD&#8221; means<br>Right eye<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pressure ulcer also called a decubitus ulcer ulcer is a (n)<br>Open area of the skin over a bony area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Musculoskeletal system is made up of the<br>Skeleton and muscles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two structures of the musculoskeletal system are the<br>Muscles and ligaments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder of the musculoskeletal system would be<br>Arthristis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nervous system works to<br>control and coordinate all body activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the structures of the nervous system would be<br>Parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reproductive system works to<br>Produce reproductive cells and sex hormones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder of the male reproductive system would be<br>Prostate Cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder of the female reproductive system would be<br>A rectocele<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The respiratory system works to<br>Bring in oxygen for the blood and remove the waste product, carbon dioxide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the structures in the respiratory system are the<br>Trachea and Nose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical term for the windpipe is the<br>Trachea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Common disorder of the respiratory system would be<br>Pneumonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The urinary system works to<br>Excrete liquid waste, manage blood chemistry, and manage fluid balance in the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main organs of the urinary system are the<br>Kidneys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common disorder of the urinary system would be<br>Urinary Incontinence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common early symptoms of digitalis toxicity are anorexia and<br>Nausea, Vomiting,Arrhythmias<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a person taking a vasodialator complains of headache and lightheadedness, the uap should<br>Take the person&#8217;s blood pressure and contact the HCP if the blood pressure reading is lower than normal for the person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another name for high blood pressure<br>Hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticoagulant medications are used after a (n) <strong>__<\/strong> has formed<br>Thrombus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coumadin is an example of an <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> medication<br>Anticoagulant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common Antiplatelet medication is<br>Aspirin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expectorant Medications are used to<br>Help loosen mucus and thin bronchial secretion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bronchodialators are used to<br>Improve breathing in people who have COPD and Asthma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma is a condition that results in<br>Narrowed, Inflamed and sensitive bronchial tubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of asthma medication is<br>singulair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AN ulcer is a<br>Lesion caused by loss of tissue usually combined with inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ulcer can be caused by<br>A bacterium known as H.pylori<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who is taking <strong>_<\/strong> should not take antacids<br>Tetracyclines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications such as tagament and Pepcid are known as a histamine H2-Receptor antagonists. These medications are used to treat<br>Active duodenal ulcers and Hypersecretion in the stomach acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mucosal protective medications work by<br>Protecting the lining of the stomach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric acid pump inhibitors. These medications work by<br>Suppressing the secretion of gastric acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which laxative would be used for chronic constipation<br>Metamucil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antiemetics would be used to treat<br>Motion sickness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders include<br>Hematuria and swelling of the hands and feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions including<br>Hypertension and Dieresis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lasix may Cause many side effects including<br>Allergic Reaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium will turn urine<br>Red or Orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ditropan Has many side effects including<br>Drowsiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grave&#8217;s Disease is a condition that<br>Is caused by too much thyroid hormone in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyroid medications can cause many side effects including<br>Palpitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism include<br>Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is called a<br>Hypoglycemic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucophage can cause many side effects including<br>A metallic taste in the mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflammation is<br>A normal response to infection injury or irritation of living tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of a corticosteroid is<br>Prednisone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to<br>Alleviate arthritis pain and reduce joint stiffness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of an NSAID medication is<br>Naprosyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A large dose of salicylate medications such as aspirin may cause side effects including<br>Blurred vision and ringing in the ears ( tinnitus )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person taking celebrex should not take<br>antacids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug is affected by many factors. All of the following affect drug action except:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The patient&#8217;s intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the size and age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>other drugs the resident is taking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>time and route of adminstration<br>The patient&#8217;s intelligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which abbreviations are most likely to be found on an order for eye medication?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IM, IV, SQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stat, n.p.o., h.s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>bid, qid, tid, qod<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OD, OU, OS, opth.<br>OD, OU, OS, opth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drug name owned by the manufacturer is called the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>brand name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>product name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>trade name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the above<br>all of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmacokinetics is the study of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the study of prescription drugs only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the signs and symptoms of disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>none of the above<br>the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of drugs made from animal sources are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>insulin and heparin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>furosemide and castor oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>magnesium hydrochloride and iodine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iron and calcium<br>insulin and heparin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient may take two drugs for hypertension because of their:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antagonistic affect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>potentiation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>synergistic effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>idiosyncratic response<br>synergistic effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parmacodynamics is the study of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>drug sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the medical field<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the diseases of the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the interactions between drugs and the body<br>the interactions between drugs and the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following abbreviations are correct except<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.i.d. means 2 times daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>n.p.o. means nothing by mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>stat means now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>q.i.d. means every other day<br>q.i.d. means every other day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules that ensure uniform strength, quality, and purity of drugs are called:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>drug standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>drug references<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>drug laws<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>drug specifications<br>Drug standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biotransformation is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. a series of chemical reactions that occur naturally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. the removal of waste products<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. the same as metabolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. and c.<br>a. and c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of drugs made from plant sources are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iron and salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>heparin and insulin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>digitalis and opium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sulfa drugs and hydroxyurea<br>digitalis and opium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The generic name is usually the same as the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>brand name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chemical name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>official name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>trade name<br>official name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The action of a drug is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a desireable effect that occurs apart from the primary purpose of giving the drug<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the chemical effect on body cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>an unintenional affect of a drug<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>study of the body&#8217;s responses to a drug<br>the chemical effect on body cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route of administration in which absorption begins in the mouth is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>oral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>subcutaneous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>intramuscular<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sublingual<br>sublingual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following do not affect drug action?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sensation and perception<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>absorption and distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>metabolism and excretion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>condition of liver and kidneys<br>sensation and perception<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMA responsibility in adverse reaction is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>reduce the dose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>change the medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>increase the dose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>immediately notify the charge nurse<br>immediately notify the charge nurse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name the 7 Rights of medication administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>right drug<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>right dose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>right patient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>right route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>right time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>right technique<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>right documentation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements are true?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Kansas, it is legal for a CMA to give insulin injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a long term-care facility in Kansas, a CMA may administer oral, eye, topical, nasal, rectal, vaginal, and ear medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Kansas it is legal for a CMA to take phone orders from a practitioner (physician assistance, nurse practioner) dentist, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must perform a task that is assigned to you, even if you do not feel trained or competent to perform the task.<br>In a long term-care facility in Kansas, a CMA may administer oral, eye, topical, nasal, rectal, vaginal, and ear medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name the five commonly abused drugs that are identified in the textbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nicotine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anabolic Steroids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbiturates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depressants<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Summarize the difference between the therapeutic effect and side effects.<br>Therapeutic effect is the desire or predicted physiological response caused by a drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects are desirable or undesirable drug effects apart from the primary purpose of giving a drug<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the absorption begin for enteric coated pill?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in the mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in the small intestine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in the stomach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in the buccal cavity<br>in the small intestine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 of the following are true. Select the statement that is untrue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nursing facility, the discontinued medications are disposed of every 2 months by the CMA and charge nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unused doseage of medications should never be returned to the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature of the medication room should never exceed 85 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A STAT order is to be administered at once.<br>In a nursing facility, the discontinued medications are disposed of every 2 months by the CMA and charge nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When giving a nasal spray to a resident, the nose piece needs to be cleaned off with a tissue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>true<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who administer medications must understand kidney function and disorders because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>kidneys are involved in the excretion of drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>kidneys that do not work properly can result in the acculumation of drugs in the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>many older adults have kidneys disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the above<br>all of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following Physicians orders are writen correctly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amoxicillin 500mg p.o. for 10 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potassium Chloride 8mEq 2 capsules p.o. daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coumadin 5 mg 1 p.o. daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senna Plus 1 tablet p.o. daily<br>Potassium Chloride 8mEq 2 capsules p.o. daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After administering ear drops, the resident only needs a cotton ball in the ear canal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting up medications, read the label at least?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 times<br>3 times<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ointment on a area that needs to be treated should be cleaned off first before more is applied?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following conversions is incorrect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 ounce = 20ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tsp = 5ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30ml = 1 ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 tsp = 10ml<br>1\/2 ounce = 20ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a resident refuses a narcotic that has been removed from the package, it is acceptable to throw it in the trash can?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following would not be a medication error?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medication was given 25 minutes after is was ordered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye medication order was 1 gtt O.U. daily. The medication aid gave the medication drops in the right eye only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resident was given one tablet Lanoxin 0.125mg and he order was for Lanoxin 0.25mg daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right medication was given to the right resident but it was not given at the time on the MAR.<br>The medication was given 25 minutes after is was ordered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone administering eye drops to a resident should wear gloves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the follow are necessary steps to take when a medication error has been made except?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Report the error to your supervisior immediately<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the resident&#8217;s family and inform them of your error<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the medication error form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review why the medication error was made and what can be done to prevent if from happening again<br>Contact the resident&#8217;s family and inform them of your error<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is legal for a Medication Aide to do the following procedures except?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>mediation soaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>simple dressing changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>application of heating pads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>assist with inhailors<br>application of heating pads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing eye gtts (drops), pressure is held to the lacrimal sac (tear duct) for how long?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 minute<br>1 minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The order for Keflex is 500mg. Keflex comes in capsules or suspension which would be a incorrect dosage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give 1\/2 of a 1000mg capsule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give 2 250mg capsules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keflex suspension has 250ml per 5ml. The CMA would give 10ml of the suspension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keflex suspension hs 1000mg per 20ml. The CMA would give 10ml of the suspension<br>Give 1\/2 of a 1000mg capsule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a tablet is given sublingual, the absorption begins in the mouth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a CMA you can give nebulizer treatments to all residents at the job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hat is the goal of medication therapy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to give CMA&#8217;s a job<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to benefit research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to achieve a therapetic affect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to meet Medicare guideline<br>to achieve a therapetic affect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A transdermal patch should be dated when placed on a resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cynosis is caused by the lack of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>oxygen in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>plasma in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>calcium in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>nutrients in the blood<br>oxygen in the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digoxin slows and strengthens the heart by acting as a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vasodilator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vasoconstriction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>heart stimulant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>anticoagulant<br>heart stimulant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antiarrhymics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>act on pacemaker cell that controls the heartbeat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>are heart depressants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>reduce flutter and fibrillation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the above<br>all of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitroglycerin is a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vasodilator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>diuretic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>coagulant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vasoconstrictor<br>vasodilator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood pressure increases as a result of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>thickening of the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>thinning of the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>narrowing of the blood vessels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>widening of blood vessels<br>narrowing of the blood vessels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk factors for heart disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>heredity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sedatary lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hyerchololesterolemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all but hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>smoking<br>all but hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are commonly prescribed to treat hypertension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>lisinopril<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>norvasc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>clonidine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the above<br>all of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average adult blood pressure is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>90\/45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>160\/100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>120\/80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100\/60<br>120\/80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>bleeding<br>hemorrhage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>rapid heartbeat<br>tachycardia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>shortness of breath (SOB)<br>dyspnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>swelling of the tissues<br>edema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chest pain<br>angina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>irregular heartbeat<br>arrhythmia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are risk factors for heart disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. heredity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. sedentry lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. hypoglycemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.<br>hypercholesterolemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e. a, b, d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>f. a, c, d<br>e. a, b, d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Persons taking anticoagulants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>must have regular blood tests to adjust doseages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>must be observed for bleeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>are likely to be taking heprin or coumadin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the above<br>all of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of red blood cells and hemoglobin is called:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>angina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hodgkin&#8217;s Disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hypotension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>anemia<br>anemia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All medications can be crushed and it will not alter their effectiveness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>True<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>False<br>False<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the most common medication give for a UTI (urinary tract infection)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pyridium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Penicillins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sulfonamides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diuretic<br>Sulfonamides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A patient is on a thiazide diuretics, there is a danger of excreting too much <strong><em><strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> which could cause hypokalemia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>potassium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sodium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chloride<br>potassium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing care related to diuretic therapy include all of the following except:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>assess for homan&#8217;s signs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>assess for signs of electrolyte inbalances -nausea, dry mouth, thrist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>assess for signs of orthostatic hypotension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>assess for signs of hypokalemia<br>assess for homan&#8217;s signs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications that are used to treat nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics. All of the following are in this drug classification except:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>prochlorperazine (Compazine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>meclazine (Antivert)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dramine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>amtiriptyline (Elavil)<br>amtiriptyline (Elavil)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following medications are in the diuretic classification. Check all that are correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>bumentanide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>furosemide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>allopurinol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>dyazide (Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene)<br>bumetanide<br>furosemide<br>dyazide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which drug is used to treat edema?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>cardiac gylcosides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>analgesics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>urinary antiseptics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>diuretic<br>diuretic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is an incorrect statement about oxygen therapy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxygen per simple mask must be delivered at 5-6 LPM to prevent carbon dioxide washout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxygen is a medicane and needs to have a Physician order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>oxygen must never be stopped suddenly, it must be weaned<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>combustible materials must be kept away from oxygen<br>Oxygen per simple mask must be delivered at 5-6 LPM to prevent carbon dioxide washout<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the action of bronchodilators?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to decrease the histamine effects of allergens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to lower the blood glucose levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to relax the bronchioles and increase mucus clerance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to prevent infections<br>to relax the bronchioles and increase mucus clerance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of a laxative that takes 12 hours to 3 days to be effective is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>senokot (senna)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metamucil (psyllium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>colace (docusate sodium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>milk of magnesia<br>Metamucil (psyllium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following drug classifications are used to treat runny noses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>expectorants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>anticoagulants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antihistamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antitussives<br>antihistamine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antitussives are used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>for the control of nonproductive coughs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>for acute pulomary edema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to reduce intraocular pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>to prevent infections<br>for the control of nonproductive coughs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood and pus in the urine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>are revealed by urine tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may be signs of disorders in the kidney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>are known as hematuria and pyuria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>all of the above<br>all of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, Prilosec<br>Proton Pump inhibitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>simethicone, Mylicon<br>Antiflalents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ducolax, Metamucil, Colace<br>laxatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tagamet, Axid, Pepacid,<br>Histamine H2-Receptor Antagonists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zofran, Dramamine, Compazine, Antivert<br>Antiemetics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lomotil<br>Antidiarrheals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaking, stiffness, and slowness of movements is classic signs of;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>epilepsy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>brain tumor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>meniere&#8217;s disease<br>parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drugs that dilate the pupil are called?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>carbonic anhydrase inhibitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antibiotics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>cyctoplegics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>mydriatics<br>mydriatics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An eye disorder that is characterized by increased interocular pressure is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>conjunctivitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>blepharitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>glucoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hordeolum<br>glucoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always give analgesics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>after the last dose has worn off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>on time to keep the patient as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>only when the patient seem to be in pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>at bedtime<br>on time to keep the patient as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cardiovascular accident is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a disorder of the ear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a interuption of the blood supply (blood clot) to the brain with tissue death in a protion of the brain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a sign of psychosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a nerve disease<br>a interuption of the blood supply (blood clot) to the brain with tissue death in a protion of the brain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of aging process, the sclera becomes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>white<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>red<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pink<br>yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical term for dizziness is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>stupor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>psychosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>coma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>vertigo<br>vertigo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cereum is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>increased pressure in the eye<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>one of the bone of the ear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ear wax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the instrment used to view within the ear<br>ear wax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dilatin, Depakote, and Tegretol are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antianxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>antipsychotic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>sedatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>anticonvulsants<br>anticonvulsants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A drug used to treat Parkinson&#8217;s disease is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aricept<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinemet (carbidopa\/levodpa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dilantin (phenytoin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neurotin (garbapentin)<br>Sinemet (carbidopa\/levodpa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplopia is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a bacterial infection of the eyelid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>double vision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a hard cyst on the eyelid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>increased pressure within the eye<br>double vision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isopto or artificial tears are given for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>treat reddened eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>relieve interoccular pressure with Glucoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>treat dry eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>prevent infections<br>treat dry eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two main side effects of Antidepressant medications are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>dry mouth and constipation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>urine incontience and flight of ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>increased ability to concentrate and remember<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hypertension and bradycardia<br>dry mouth and constipation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namenda, Razadyne, Aricept, and Exelon are medications used to treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seizure Disorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myasthema Gravis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple Sclerosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alzheimer&#8217;s<br>Alzheimer&#8217;s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ringing in the ear 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