QMA IVYTECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRACTICE TEST
s Pharmacology is the study of - Medications and their effect on the body
Mrs. Johnson's Glucophage is ordered bid. She should receive this medication: - The abbreviation for two
times a day is bid
To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given: - Pilocar is classified as a miotic which decreases eye pressure
and is used to treat glaucoma
Adverse effects of Vasotec include: - 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: - When
administering medication via G-TUBE, tablets should be crushed and diluted in liquid.
When administering Mrs. Johnson's Pilocar, you should: - 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: - 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: - 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: - 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: - Glaucoma is a disorder affecting the eyes causing
increased pressure within the eye.
Most medications are excreted by the: - 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: - The
abbreviation for by mouth/orally is po.
Which of Mr. Carson's medications is an anticonvulsant: - Depakene is an anticonvulsant used to stop or
prevent seizures.
Adverse effects of Voltaren include: - Adverse effects of Voltaren include gastrointestinal bleeding
When preparing Mr. Carson's Bactrim suspension, you should: - A suspension is a fluid mixture that
needs to be shaken before pouring due to its tendency to separate after a short period of time.
PRACTICE TEST
s Pharmacology is the study of - Medications and their effect on the body
Mrs. Johnson's Glucophage is ordered bid. She should receive this medication: - The abbreviation for two
times a day is bid
To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given: - Pilocar is classified as a miotic which decreases eye pressure
and is used to treat glaucoma
Adverse effects of Vasotec include: - 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: - When
administering medication via G-TUBE, tablets should be crushed and diluted in liquid.
When administering Mrs. Johnson's Pilocar, you should: - 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: - 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: - 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: - 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: - Glaucoma is a disorder affecting the eyes causing
increased pressure within the eye.
Most medications are excreted by the: - 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: - The
abbreviation for by mouth/orally is po.
Which of Mr. Carson's medications is an anticonvulsant: - Depakene is an anticonvulsant used to stop or
prevent seizures.
Adverse effects of Voltaren include: - Adverse effects of Voltaren include gastrointestinal bleeding
When preparing Mr. Carson's Bactrim suspension, you should: - A suspension is a fluid mixture that
needs to be shaken before pouring due to its tendency to separate after a short period of time.
