Certified Medication Aide Study Guide
Chapters 10-11
A patient diagnosed with edema associated with congestive heart failure and hypertension would be
prescribed
A. Antihypertensives
B. Cardiac glycosides
C. Diuretics
D. Antilipemics
C
Which drug classification is indicated for treating high cholesterol?
A. Diuretics
B. Antihypertensives
C. Antilipemics
D. Cardiac glycosides
C
Before administering digoxin, the healthcare worker must check the apical pulse. Digoxin should not
be given if the pulse is below
A. 40 bpm
B. 50 bpm
C. 60 bpm
D. 70 bpm
C
The three main kind of blood cells are
A. Granulocytes, thrombocytes, hemoglobin
B. Monocytes, platelets, antibodies
C. Erythocytes, Leukocytes, platelets
D. Monocytes granulocytes, lymphocytes
C
Which is an effect of aging has on the heart?
A. The heart becomes larger because it loses it elasticity
B. The heart has a deeper color because there is more oxygen in the heart tissue
C. The heart valves thin out and become less rigid
D. The aorta and arteries are more elastic
A
Which term is defined as labored or difficult breathing that occurs because of fluid accumulation in
the interstitial tissues and lungs?
A. Pneumonia
B. Dyspnea
C. Bradycardia
D. Edema
, B
Which condition is characterized by irregular heartbeats?
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Dysrhythmias
D. Heart Blocks
C
Which of the following is the appropriate diagnose for a patient whose ventricles of the heart are
unable to contract and pump properly, and exhibits signs of fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain,
and edema?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Congestive Heart Failure
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Orthostatic hypotension
B
The goals of cholesterol management include maintaining
A. High levels of HDL cholesterol, High levels of LDL cholesterol
B. Low levels of HDL cholesterol, low levels of LDL cholesterol
C. Low levels of LDL cholesterol, high levels of HDL cholesterol
D. High levels of LDL cholesterol, low levels of HDL cholesterol
C
Aspirin, thrombolytics or clot busters, anticoagulants, anaglesics, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, and
antilipemics are indicated to treat
A. Atherosclerosis
B. Angina pectoris
C. Thrombophlebitis
D. Myocardial infarction
D
Pooling of blood in the veins that is associated with immobility, obesity, pregnancy, CHF, and steroid
therapy can lead to
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Shock
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. Hypertension
A
Which condition is refer to as the ¨silent killer¨
A. Arteriosclerosis
B. Hypertension
C. Shock
Chapters 10-11
A patient diagnosed with edema associated with congestive heart failure and hypertension would be
prescribed
A. Antihypertensives
B. Cardiac glycosides
C. Diuretics
D. Antilipemics
C
Which drug classification is indicated for treating high cholesterol?
A. Diuretics
B. Antihypertensives
C. Antilipemics
D. Cardiac glycosides
C
Before administering digoxin, the healthcare worker must check the apical pulse. Digoxin should not
be given if the pulse is below
A. 40 bpm
B. 50 bpm
C. 60 bpm
D. 70 bpm
C
The three main kind of blood cells are
A. Granulocytes, thrombocytes, hemoglobin
B. Monocytes, platelets, antibodies
C. Erythocytes, Leukocytes, platelets
D. Monocytes granulocytes, lymphocytes
C
Which is an effect of aging has on the heart?
A. The heart becomes larger because it loses it elasticity
B. The heart has a deeper color because there is more oxygen in the heart tissue
C. The heart valves thin out and become less rigid
D. The aorta and arteries are more elastic
A
Which term is defined as labored or difficult breathing that occurs because of fluid accumulation in
the interstitial tissues and lungs?
A. Pneumonia
B. Dyspnea
C. Bradycardia
D. Edema
, B
Which condition is characterized by irregular heartbeats?
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Dysrhythmias
D. Heart Blocks
C
Which of the following is the appropriate diagnose for a patient whose ventricles of the heart are
unable to contract and pump properly, and exhibits signs of fatigue, dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain,
and edema?
A. Dysrhythmias
B. Congestive Heart Failure
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Orthostatic hypotension
B
The goals of cholesterol management include maintaining
A. High levels of HDL cholesterol, High levels of LDL cholesterol
B. Low levels of HDL cholesterol, low levels of LDL cholesterol
C. Low levels of LDL cholesterol, high levels of HDL cholesterol
D. High levels of LDL cholesterol, low levels of HDL cholesterol
C
Aspirin, thrombolytics or clot busters, anticoagulants, anaglesics, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, and
antilipemics are indicated to treat
A. Atherosclerosis
B. Angina pectoris
C. Thrombophlebitis
D. Myocardial infarction
D
Pooling of blood in the veins that is associated with immobility, obesity, pregnancy, CHF, and steroid
therapy can lead to
A. Thrombophlebitis
B. Shock
C. Ventricular fibrillation
D. Hypertension
A
Which condition is refer to as the ¨silent killer¨
A. Arteriosclerosis
B. Hypertension
C. Shock
