Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Medication
Management QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
glucometer - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A device used to measure blood glucose
levels.
observation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The act of monitoring a patient's condition.
ointment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A topical medication used to treat skin
conditions.
ophthalmic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Related to the eye.
optic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Pertaining to vision or the eye.
oral medication - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Medication taken by mouth.
osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A condition characterized by weak and
brittle bones.
OTC - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Over-the-counter; medications available without a
prescription.
otic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Related to the ear.
p.o. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅By mouth; a route of administration.
parenteral - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Administration of medication by injection.
Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A progressive neurological disorder
affecting movement.
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅An organism that causes disease.
perineal care - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Hygiene practices for the perineal area.
personal care - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Assistance with daily living activities.
, pharmacy label - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Label on a medication container with
important information.
pleurisy - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Inflammation of the pleura, causing chest pain.
post mortem care - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Care provided to a deceased person.
PPE - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Personal protective equipment used to ensure
safety.
prednisone - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A corticosteroid medication used to reduce
inflammation.
prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A doctor's order for medication.
pressure ulcers - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Injuries to skin and underlying tissue
due to prolonged pressure.
preventing injury - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Measures taken to avoid harm or
accidents.
privacy - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The right of patients to keep their personal
information confidential.
PRN - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅As needed; a term used for medication
administration.
psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A chronic skin condition characterized by red,
scaly patches.
pulse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The rhythmic expansion and contraction of an
artery.
qam - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Every morning; a medication administration
schedule.
q2h - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Every 2 hours; a medication administration
schedule.
qd - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Every day; a medication administration schedule.
qid - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Four times a day; a medication administration
schedule.
Management QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
glucometer - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A device used to measure blood glucose
levels.
observation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The act of monitoring a patient's condition.
ointment - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A topical medication used to treat skin
conditions.
ophthalmic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Related to the eye.
optic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Pertaining to vision or the eye.
oral medication - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Medication taken by mouth.
osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A condition characterized by weak and
brittle bones.
OTC - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Over-the-counter; medications available without a
prescription.
otic - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Related to the ear.
p.o. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅By mouth; a route of administration.
parenteral - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Administration of medication by injection.
Parkinson's Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A progressive neurological disorder
affecting movement.
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅An organism that causes disease.
perineal care - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Hygiene practices for the perineal area.
personal care - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Assistance with daily living activities.
, pharmacy label - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Label on a medication container with
important information.
pleurisy - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Inflammation of the pleura, causing chest pain.
post mortem care - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Care provided to a deceased person.
PPE - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Personal protective equipment used to ensure
safety.
prednisone - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A corticosteroid medication used to reduce
inflammation.
prescription - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A doctor's order for medication.
pressure ulcers - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Injuries to skin and underlying tissue
due to prolonged pressure.
preventing injury - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Measures taken to avoid harm or
accidents.
privacy - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The right of patients to keep their personal
information confidential.
PRN - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅As needed; a term used for medication
administration.
psoriasis - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A chronic skin condition characterized by red,
scaly patches.
pulse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The rhythmic expansion and contraction of an
artery.
qam - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Every morning; a medication administration
schedule.
q2h - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Every 2 hours; a medication administration
schedule.
qd - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Every day; a medication administration schedule.
qid - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Four times a day; a medication administration
schedule.
