Qma Ivytech Community College Practice Test (All Solved)

Pharmacology is the study of correct answers Medications and their effect on the body Mrs. Johnson's Glucophage is ordered bid. She should receive this medication: correct answers The abbreviation for two times a day is bid To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given: correct answers Pilocar is classified as a miotic which decreases eye pressure and is used to treat glaucoma Adverse effects of Vasotec include: correct answers Adverse effects of Vasotec include hypotension, persistent dry tickling non-productive cough, nausea, and vomiting To prepare Mrs. Johnson's medication for administration through the G-TUBE, you should: correct answers When administering medication via G-TUBE, tablets should be crushed and diluted in liquid. When administering Mrs. Johnson's Pilocar, you should: correct answers Pilocar is an eye drop and is placed inside the lower lid with the tip of the bottle without touching the eye. You document Mrs. Johnson's medications: correct answers It is very important that documentation be entered accurately and immediately after the administration of any medication. Mrs. Johnson is comatose. To provide oral care, you should position her in: correct answers Lateral position means placing the resident on her side. This position allows for gravity drainage and prevents the resident from choking on secretions and aspirating fluids into the lungs. Mrs. Johnson has a minor skin tear. Before applying a transparent dressing, you should: correct answers If a layer of skin is torn, but still attached, replace the skin over the wound, covering as much of the original surface as possible. Apply a transparent dressing. Mrs. Johnson has glaucoma, which affects her: correct answers Glaucoma is a disorder affecting the eyes causing increased pressure within the eye. Most medications are excreted by the: correct answers Most oral and parenteral medications are excreted by the kidneys through the urine. Mr. Carson's medications are ordered po. This means you will administer his medications: correct answers The abbreviation for by mouth/orally is po. Which of Mr. Carson's medications is an anticonvulsant: correct answers Depakene is an anticonvulsant used to stop or prevent seizures.