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_____ medications act only where the medication is applied - CORRECT ANSWER:

local

_____ medications act to effect the whole body - CORRECT ANSWER: systemic

_____ medications cause a change in the symptoms due to the individual believing medication is working even though substance does not have therapeutic properties. -

CORRECT ANSWER: placebo

1 milliliter = ____ cubic centimeter - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 cubic centimeter

1 oz= __ cc - CORRECT ANSWER: 30 cc

1 tbsp= ___ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 15 mL

1 tsp = ___ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 mL

10 ml or 2 drops would be the ____ of the medication - CORRECT ANSWER:

dose/dosage

• steps to take if medication error occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. immediately report

to nurse

• take vitals 1 / 3

• follow facility policy

4 elements of successful communication - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. formulate message

• send message
• receive message
• observe for feedback

500 mg capsule or 250mg/5ml suspension would be the ______ of the. medication -

CORRECT ANSWER: strength

A blood clot or ruptured vessel in the brain will interrupt blood flow to brain tissues,

damaging a section of the brain is known as - CORRECT ANSWER:

CVA/cerebrovascular accident AKA stroke

a nosocomial infection is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER: hospital acquired

infection

a parasitic infestation caused by mites that burrow under the skin causing a rash with itching/irritation. common sites between fingers, wrists, inside elbows, waist, under arms

- CORRECT ANSWER: scabies

a parasitic infestation of the scalp or pubic hair with eggs attached in hair shafts, bites

causing severe itching - CORRECT ANSWER: pediculosis (lice)

A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage? - CORRECT

ANSWER: stage 1 ONLY

A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form? - CORRECT ANSWER:

metered dose inhaler

a staph infection that is resistant to most antibiotics and difficult to cure is known as -

CORRECT ANSWER: MRSA 2 / 3

ac - CORRECT ANSWER: before meals

Acidic drugs are absorbed in the - CORRECT ANSWER: stomach

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) results from - CORRECT ANSWER:

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

alkaline drugs are absorbed in the - CORRECT ANSWER: small intestine

amount of drug in dosage form or unit of dosage is known as the _____ - CORRECT

ANSWER: strength

amount of drug taken at one time is known as the ____ - CORRECT ANSWER: dose

an airborne bacterial infection that can attack any area of the body, most commonly

lungs. skin testing/chest X-ray needed to determine infection - CORRECT ANSWER:

tuberculosis

an intestinal bacteria from spores that wipe out bacteria from antibiotic therapy leading

to diarrhea is known as - CORRECT ANSWER: C-diff or Clostridium Difficile

anatagonistic effect - CORRECT ANSWER: two medications interact with one another to cause decrease effect in one or both drugs

antibiotics ______ organisms - CORRECT ANSWER: kill/weaken invading organism

aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER: inability to speak clearly or in understandable manner

Before administering a PRN medication, a QMA should do what? - CORRECT

ANSWER: -receive authorization from the nurse

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