QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY
GRADED A+
how to administer ear drops - CORRECT ANSWER-1. straighten ear canal (3 and
up pull up) (under 3 pull down)
2. Gently massage the tragus
3. have patient remain is side-lying position for 5 minutes
4. insert small piece of cotton loosely into ear
Do Not Crush Meds - CORRECT ANSWER-enteric, gel coated, capsules, and time
release (XR, ER, SR, and XL)
medication to treat both pain and cough - CORRECT ANSWER-codeine
Expectorants: Main Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-Liquefies mucous secretions
allowing them to be expectorated. makes mucus thinner
medication aides must report a change of address or contact information within
how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 days
,Pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER-microorganisms that cause disease, such as
bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
patch medications are administered - CORRECT ANSWER-topical (transdermal)
0.25 mg and 0.25 mg is - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5 mg, 0.50 mg
what hormone is produced in the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWER-insulin and
glucagon
acetaminophen is a legend drug.
A. True
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER-B. false
Legend drugs are also known as ________ drugs. - CORRECT ANSWER-
prescription drugs
a medication aide can apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, nasal, vaginal, rectal
and otic medication.
A. true
B. False - CORRECT ANSWER-true
OD - CORRECT ANSWER-right eye
,opthalmic - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the eye
antiviral drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-acyclovir ( herpes) and AZT( HIV) work by
resembling nucleotides and blocking DNA synthesis
30 mL = ? oz - CORRECT ANSWER-30 mL = 1 oz
2 tablespoons - CORRECT ANSWER-1 fluid ounce= 30 ml
Suspension - CORRECT ANSWER-A mixture in which particles can be seen and
easily separated by settling or filtration
NAR - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse Aide Registry
MAR - CORRECT ANSWER-medication administration record
Can a medication aide administer oxygen via cannula or non-sealing mask? -
CORRECT ANSWER-only in an emergency, after which the medication aide must
verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call, and appropriately document
the action and notification.
what pain medication does not cause bleeding?
1. naproxen
, 2. acetaminophen
3. aspirin
4. ibuprofen - CORRECT ANSWER-2. acetaminophen
omission of a medication is considered a medication error?
1. true
2. false - CORRECT ANSWER-1. True
what kind of antacids causes diarrhea? - CORRECT ANSWER-magnesium
containing antacids
medication aides can not administer medications by the injection route such as: -
CORRECT ANSWER-intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, intradermal,
hypodermoclysis
medication aide can not administer medication or feeding by way of a tube
inserted in a cavity of the body.
1. true
2. false - CORRECT ANSWER-true
exploitation is a an example of misappropriation of property
1. true
2. false - CORRECT ANSWER-1. true