Practice Questions, Detailed Answers, and Step-by-
Step Explanations for Qualified Medication Aide
Certification Success
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀
* drowsiness, perspiration, pallor, confusion, and tremors
Which of the following is not oral hypoglycemia medication? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Synthroid
The endocrine system is composed of a vast network of ducts
and glands that secrete hormones and other secretions to
regulate body function. True or False? - - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 * True
Which organs produce insulin? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *
Pancreas
Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is
in a hyperglycemic state
are called - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Ketones
,Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * False
7) Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Type II
8) Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - -
SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Renal impairment, skin rash,
headache, nausea & vomiting
Hyperglycemia is a result of too munch insulin and not enough
carbohydrates. True or False? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *
False. Insulin lowers the blood sugar. So that would be
hypoglycemia.
Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and is hard of hearing, a diabetic has
hypothyroidism and constant pain. The doctor may have which
medication as part of her regimen to treat her
hypothyroidism? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * levothyroxine
Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - - SELECTED ANSWER
👀 * Heart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
,Insomnia
Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True
or False? - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * True
It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? -
- SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * False
Analgesics: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs that relieve pain.
There are two main types: non-narcotic analgesics for mild pain,
and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Antacids: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs that relieve
indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid.
Antianxiety Drugs: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs that
suppress anxiety and relax muscles (sometimes called
anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs used to
control irregularities of heartbeat.
Antibacterials: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs used to treat
infections.
, Antibiotics: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs made from
naturally occurring and synthetic substances that combat bacterial
infection. Some antibiotics are effective only against limited types
of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are
effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 *
Anticoagulants prevent blood from clotting. Thrombolytics help
dissolve and disperse blood clots and may be prescribed for
patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis.
Anticonvulsants: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs that
prevent epileptic seizures.
Antidepressants: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * There are three
main groups of mood-lifting antidepressants: tricyclics,
monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs).
Antidiarrheals: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs used for the
relief of diarrhea. Two main types of antidiarrheal preparations are
simple adsorbent substances and drugs that slow down the
contractions of the bowel muscles so that the contents are
propelled more slowly.
Antiemetics: - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 * Drugs used to treat
nausea and vomiting.