Qma Practice Test 2

Factors that affect the absorption of medications include: - Answer- Route, dosage, chemical composition, and form If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused by what medication? - Answer- Prednisone If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor, you should? - Answer- Dispose of it according to your facility policy. If a medication is ordered daily at 9 am, the acceptable time frame to administer this is: - Answer- 8 am - 10 am When you sign your name on an injury in the residence chart this indicates that you: - Answer- Assume responsibility for this entry. If the HOB is elevated 50 degrees, you are in: - Answer- Fowler's position rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease of: - Answer- Joints Prednisone is classified as: - Answer- anti-inflammatory If a resident takes a medication PO this means you administer the medication: - Answer- By mouth If a resident is restless and their respirations are shallow and rapid you will: - Answer- Obtain a saturation level A medication has a systemic effect when: - Answer- it affects the entire body A doctor has ordered Timoptic ophthalmic solution 0.25% gtts OU bid, You place - Answer- One drop in both eyes two times daily The action of Timoptic is: - Answer- Lower intraocular pressure Tenormin may cause: - Answer- hypotension All medications must be: - Answer- Checked 3 times prior to administering When administering eye drops (gtts) you: - Answer- Pull down the lower lid to form a pouch If you give a resident a prn dose of MOM (MILK OF MAGNESIA) you should: - Answer- Document the results Factors that affect the absorption of medications include: - Answer- Route, dosage, chemical composition, and form If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused by what medication? - Answer- Prednisone If you drop a medication on the cart top or floor, you should? - Answer- Dispose of it according to your facility policy. If a medication is ordered daily at 9 am, the acceptable time frame to administer this is: - Answer- 8 am - 10 am When you sign your name on an injury in the residence chart this indicates that you: - Answer- Assume responsibility for this entry. If the HOB is elevated 50 degrees, you are in: - Answer- Fowler's position rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease of: - Answer- Joints Prednisone is classified as: - Answer- anti-inflammatory If a resident takes a medication PO this means you administer the medication: - Answer- By mouth If a resident is restless and their respirations are shallow and rapid you will: - Answer- Obtain a saturation level A medication has a systemic effect when: - Answer- it affects the entire body A doctor has ordered Timoptic ophthalmic solution 0.25% gtts OU bid, You place - Answer- One drop in both eyes two times daily The action of Timoptic is: - Answer- Lower intraocular pressure Tenormin may cause: - Answer- hypotension All medications must be: - Answer- Checked 3 times prior to administering When administering eye drops (gtts) you: - Answer- Pull down the lower lid to form a pouch If you give a resident a prn dose of MOM (MILK OF MAGNESIA) you should: - Answer- Document the results