CMA KS CORRECT TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Which of the following should be included in the care of a resident who receives
trimethoprim and sulfamethoxizole (Bactrim, Septra)?
a. Placing the resident in isolation
b. Bowel and bladder retraining
c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
d. Reposition frequently - ✔✔c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
✔✔Side effects of pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine) may include
a. Blindness
b. Impaired vision in dim light
c. Increased tear production
d. Itching - ✔✔b. Impaired vision in dim light
✔✔A medication with an antitussive effect acts to
a. Relieve coughing
b. Increase respiratory secretions
c. Reduce respiratory tract swelling
d. Soothe irritated throat tissues - ✔✔a. Relieve coughing
✔✔Betadine, a povidone iodine solution, is used to
a. Treat thyroid deficiency
b. Decrease excessive thyroid function
c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
d. Supplement dietary deficiency - ✔✔c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
✔✔Which of the following is an adrenocorticosteroid hormone, used to suppress
inflammation
a. Norgestrel estradiol (Lo Ovral)
b. Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
,c. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
d. Prednisone (Deltasone) - ✔✔d. Prednisone (Deltasone)
✔✔Side effects of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets include
a. Slightly elevated blood pressure
b. Postural hypotension
c. Gum disease
d. Rapid heart beat - ✔✔b. Postural hypotension
✔✔The abbreviation B.I.D. means
a. By intradermal
b. By individual demands
c. Two times a day
d. Four times a day - ✔✔c. Two times a day
✔✔The drugs benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) and levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) are
a. Anticonvulsants
b. Sedatives
c. Analgesics
d. Antiparkinsonism agents - ✔✔d. Antiparkinsonism agents
✔✔Of the laxatives listed below, the one which takes the longest to act is
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) , which stimulates peristalsis
b. Senna (Senokot), which stimulates peristalsis
c. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium), saline laxative
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk - ✔✔d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which
increases bulk
✔✔Insulin is administered to nursing home residents
a. By certified medication aide
b. By certified medication aides who have received extra training in injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
d. By any person who has been trained to give injections - ✔✔c. By license practical
nurses and registered nurses
✔✔Which of the following is a common sign of a complication of antibiotic therapy?
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Acne-like skin eruptions
d. Shortness of breath - ✔✔a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
✔✔The abbreviation n.p.o. means
a. Give rectally
b. Nurse prepares ordered medication
, c. Hold medication
d. Nothing by mouth - ✔✔d. Nothing by mouth
✔✔Which of the following is safe practice when oxygen is used?
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
b. "cracking" the tank in the resident's room
c. Using O2 at 8 to 12 L/minute for person with chronic respiratory disorders
d. Using tap water to fill the humidifying bottle - ✔✔a. Maintaining humidification of the
O2 at all times
✔✔The desired action of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) is
a. Hypnotic
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Antihypertensive
d. Reduce fever - ✔✔b. Anticonvulsant
✔✔Side effects from antihypertensive drugs often include
a. Postural hypotension
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Anxiety and nervousness
d. Blood disorders - ✔✔a. Postural hypotension
✔✔Which of the following are appropriate actions to take when giving the resident a
diuretic?
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
b. Protect resident from injury; shave with electric razor
c. Check urine for glucose and ketones; encourage activity
d. Check apical pulse and blood pressure - ✔✔a. Give medication early in the day;
encourage fluid intake
✔✔The desired action of an antidepressant drug is
a. Speed of respirations
b. Speed up heart beat
c. Raise blood pressure
d. Relief from symptoms of depression - ✔✔d. Relief from symptoms of depression
✔✔Thyroid hormone or levothyroxine (Synthroid) is given to a resident
a. Because the person's body produces insufficient thyroid hormone naturally
b. To help a person lose weight
c. To control symptoms of nervousness
d. To reduce inflammation - ✔✔a. Because the person's body produces insufficient
thyroid hormone naturally
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Which of the following should be included in the care of a resident who receives
trimethoprim and sulfamethoxizole (Bactrim, Septra)?
a. Placing the resident in isolation
b. Bowel and bladder retraining
c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
d. Reposition frequently - ✔✔c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
✔✔Side effects of pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine) may include
a. Blindness
b. Impaired vision in dim light
c. Increased tear production
d. Itching - ✔✔b. Impaired vision in dim light
✔✔A medication with an antitussive effect acts to
a. Relieve coughing
b. Increase respiratory secretions
c. Reduce respiratory tract swelling
d. Soothe irritated throat tissues - ✔✔a. Relieve coughing
✔✔Betadine, a povidone iodine solution, is used to
a. Treat thyroid deficiency
b. Decrease excessive thyroid function
c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
d. Supplement dietary deficiency - ✔✔c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
✔✔Which of the following is an adrenocorticosteroid hormone, used to suppress
inflammation
a. Norgestrel estradiol (Lo Ovral)
b. Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
,c. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
d. Prednisone (Deltasone) - ✔✔d. Prednisone (Deltasone)
✔✔Side effects of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets include
a. Slightly elevated blood pressure
b. Postural hypotension
c. Gum disease
d. Rapid heart beat - ✔✔b. Postural hypotension
✔✔The abbreviation B.I.D. means
a. By intradermal
b. By individual demands
c. Two times a day
d. Four times a day - ✔✔c. Two times a day
✔✔The drugs benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) and levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) are
a. Anticonvulsants
b. Sedatives
c. Analgesics
d. Antiparkinsonism agents - ✔✔d. Antiparkinsonism agents
✔✔Of the laxatives listed below, the one which takes the longest to act is
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) , which stimulates peristalsis
b. Senna (Senokot), which stimulates peristalsis
c. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium), saline laxative
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk - ✔✔d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which
increases bulk
✔✔Insulin is administered to nursing home residents
a. By certified medication aide
b. By certified medication aides who have received extra training in injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
d. By any person who has been trained to give injections - ✔✔c. By license practical
nurses and registered nurses
✔✔Which of the following is a common sign of a complication of antibiotic therapy?
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Acne-like skin eruptions
d. Shortness of breath - ✔✔a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
✔✔The abbreviation n.p.o. means
a. Give rectally
b. Nurse prepares ordered medication
, c. Hold medication
d. Nothing by mouth - ✔✔d. Nothing by mouth
✔✔Which of the following is safe practice when oxygen is used?
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
b. "cracking" the tank in the resident's room
c. Using O2 at 8 to 12 L/minute for person with chronic respiratory disorders
d. Using tap water to fill the humidifying bottle - ✔✔a. Maintaining humidification of the
O2 at all times
✔✔The desired action of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) is
a. Hypnotic
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Antihypertensive
d. Reduce fever - ✔✔b. Anticonvulsant
✔✔Side effects from antihypertensive drugs often include
a. Postural hypotension
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Anxiety and nervousness
d. Blood disorders - ✔✔a. Postural hypotension
✔✔Which of the following are appropriate actions to take when giving the resident a
diuretic?
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
b. Protect resident from injury; shave with electric razor
c. Check urine for glucose and ketones; encourage activity
d. Check apical pulse and blood pressure - ✔✔a. Give medication early in the day;
encourage fluid intake
✔✔The desired action of an antidepressant drug is
a. Speed of respirations
b. Speed up heart beat
c. Raise blood pressure
d. Relief from symptoms of depression - ✔✔d. Relief from symptoms of depression
✔✔Thyroid hormone or levothyroxine (Synthroid) is given to a resident
a. Because the person's body produces insufficient thyroid hormone naturally
b. To help a person lose weight
c. To control symptoms of nervousness
d. To reduce inflammation - ✔✔a. Because the person's body produces insufficient
thyroid hormone naturally
