QMA State test questions and complete answers

QMA state test Factors that affect the absorption of medication are? ANSWER: Route, dosage, chemical composition, and form If a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused by what med? 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-10am 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: Flowers position Rheumatoid Arthritis 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 systematic 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