Caregiver Certification Test Review Part 1: Questions & Answers

The doctor orders Oxycodone 2.5 mg 1 tablet by mouth (p.o.) daily. The stock in the bottle is a 5mg tablet. How many tablets are you going to administer, if that's the only stock available? (Ans- 1/2 tab Ibuprofen (motrin) 600mg was ordered for pain for Mrs. Smith. The bottle of motrin contains 200mg/tab. How many tablets of Ibuprofen 200mg will you administer to Mrs. Smith? (Ans- 3 tabs ASA was ordered for a resident who had a stroke. What is the common side effect of Aspirin? (Ans- Gastric irritation One side effect of Ibuprofen is stomach upset. What is the best recommendation when taking Ibuprofen? (Ans- take it with food NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs) like motrin, aspirin, aleve, and Celebrex have the following most common side effect: (Ans- nausea The unwanted interaction of aspirin and anti- coagulant like coumadin is the following: (Ans- increased bleeding Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a non-narcotic medication and helps: (Ans- decrease muscle pain Methocarbamol (Robaxin) is an example of a muscle relaxant. The wanted effects include: (Ans- decrease spasm NSAID acts to : (select all that apply) (Ans- reduce arthritis pain decrease inflammation lowers temperature Morphine Sulfate 20mg/5ml is available in 30ml bottle. The doctor orders to give to hospice residents 10 mg by mouth every four hours PRN for pain. How many ml (milliliter) are you going to administer? (Ans- 2.5 ml