AZ CERTIFIED CAREGIVER EXAM PRACTICE
STUDY GUIDE EXAM RECENT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RECENT UPDATE
______________________ is defined as a substantial psychological, social, and occupational disability in
which an individual experiences a significant change in usual functioning. - ANSWER ✔ - a. Dysthymia
The individual who responds best to oral hypoglycemic medication is - ANSWER ✔ - a. over 40 years of
age and has had diabetes more than 5 years
The proper way to dispose of a tablet that has fallen on the floor in an individual's room is - ANSWER ✔ -
c. Follow the facility policy that is in place for contaminated medications
When giving a rectal suppository, place the - ANSWER ✔ - c. Individual on their left side with their upper
knee flexed.
A disease characterized by a decreased blood flow to the heart, due to arteries narrowed by accumulated
cholesterol and lipids, is known as - ANSWER ✔ - d. Coronary Artery Disease
Mr. Lincoln has an order for Xanax 0.25mg by mouth at bedtime. He asks that it be administered every
morning with his breakfast, this is an example of - ANSWER ✔ - d. Right medication - wrong time
Corticosteroids are prescribed for many conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory, and eye
conditions. Corticosteroids are used for their - ANSWER ✔ - d. anti-inflammatory actions
An individual who has been receiving prednisone for six months and has an order to discontinue the
medication today. You question the nurse about this because discontinuation may - ANSWER ✔ - d. Cause
adrenal insufficiency
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, Otic medications are used for - ANSWER ✔ - c. Ear pain
Medications that are labeled by their chemical name are considered - ANSWER ✔ - b. Generic
Which one of the following should be included in a report of a medication occurrence? - ANSWER ✔ - c.
Medication involved
Which of the following is considered true in regards to injecting insulin? - ANSWER ✔ - d. Rotate injection
sites everyday
Ms. Larsen has a regular scheduled oral meperidine (Demerol, an opioid medication) due at 9am. The
nurse has directed you to administer Ms. Larsen's 9am medications. Which of the following is the correct
action? - ANSWER ✔ - c. Administer the meperidine to Ms. Larsen and document on the MAR and
controlled substance log
When administering bulk-forming laxatives to an individual, it should be mixed in at least - ANSWER ✔ -
b. 8 ounces
An acceptable route for a certified caregiver to administer medication is - ANSWER ✔ - c. Ophthalmic (eye)
Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - ANSWER ✔ - Gout
Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last
week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know,
and then you explain that: - ANSWER ✔ - b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as
it heals
The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should
you administer? - ANSWER ✔ - d. 2 tablets
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STUDY GUIDE EXAM RECENT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RECENT UPDATE
______________________ is defined as a substantial psychological, social, and occupational disability in
which an individual experiences a significant change in usual functioning. - ANSWER ✔ - a. Dysthymia
The individual who responds best to oral hypoglycemic medication is - ANSWER ✔ - a. over 40 years of
age and has had diabetes more than 5 years
The proper way to dispose of a tablet that has fallen on the floor in an individual's room is - ANSWER ✔ -
c. Follow the facility policy that is in place for contaminated medications
When giving a rectal suppository, place the - ANSWER ✔ - c. Individual on their left side with their upper
knee flexed.
A disease characterized by a decreased blood flow to the heart, due to arteries narrowed by accumulated
cholesterol and lipids, is known as - ANSWER ✔ - d. Coronary Artery Disease
Mr. Lincoln has an order for Xanax 0.25mg by mouth at bedtime. He asks that it be administered every
morning with his breakfast, this is an example of - ANSWER ✔ - d. Right medication - wrong time
Corticosteroids are prescribed for many conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory, and eye
conditions. Corticosteroids are used for their - ANSWER ✔ - d. anti-inflammatory actions
An individual who has been receiving prednisone for six months and has an order to discontinue the
medication today. You question the nurse about this because discontinuation may - ANSWER ✔ - d. Cause
adrenal insufficiency
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, Otic medications are used for - ANSWER ✔ - c. Ear pain
Medications that are labeled by their chemical name are considered - ANSWER ✔ - b. Generic
Which one of the following should be included in a report of a medication occurrence? - ANSWER ✔ - c.
Medication involved
Which of the following is considered true in regards to injecting insulin? - ANSWER ✔ - d. Rotate injection
sites everyday
Ms. Larsen has a regular scheduled oral meperidine (Demerol, an opioid medication) due at 9am. The
nurse has directed you to administer Ms. Larsen's 9am medications. Which of the following is the correct
action? - ANSWER ✔ - c. Administer the meperidine to Ms. Larsen and document on the MAR and
controlled substance log
When administering bulk-forming laxatives to an individual, it should be mixed in at least - ANSWER ✔ -
b. 8 ounces
An acceptable route for a certified caregiver to administer medication is - ANSWER ✔ - c. Ophthalmic (eye)
Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - ANSWER ✔ - Gout
Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last
week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know,
and then you explain that: - ANSWER ✔ - b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as
it heals
The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should
you administer? - ANSWER ✔ - d. 2 tablets
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