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Antihistamines: Action/Uses - correct answer Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - correct answer Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - correct answer Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - correct answer ...

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47 pages

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Pharmacology is the study of - correct answer Medications and their effect on the body Mrs. Johnson's Glucophage is ordered bid. She should receive this medication: - correct answer The abbreviation for two times a day is bid To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given: - correct answer Pilocar is classified as a miotic which decreases eye pressure and is used to treat glaucoma Adverse effects of Vasotec include: - correct answer ...

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Pharmacology - correct answer Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications - correct answer Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication - correct answer plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs - correct answer Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) - correct answer An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect - correct answer ...

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An adverse effect of this drug classification can cause redness and swelling of gums. - correct answer Anticonvulsants This drug classification treats inflammatory, dermatitis, chronic respiratory disease. - correct answer Anti Inflammatory Steroid This medication is a supplement and is used to assist in healing wounds, itching, diarrhea, and nausea are common side effects. Give with food and can't be crushed. - correct answer Theragran Ambien - drug classification; exci...

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6 pages

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Qma's are prohibited from: - correct answer Calling a physician, assessing a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube The Qma scope of practice includes: - correct answer Observe and report to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds, take vital signs prior to some medications, personally set up and give medications that you were trained on, not document what another person gave a resident When giving a PRN medication, the nur...

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9 pages

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and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - correct answer Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - correct answer Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - correct answer Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop tolerance Increased drowsiness TB medication...

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47 pages

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Factors that affect the absorption of medications include: a. route, form, rhythm, rate b. route, dosage, chemical composition and form c. dosage, rate, force, rhythm and character d. rhythm, chemical composition and force - correct answer b. route, dosage, chemical composition and form if a resident develops night sweats, mood swings, and weight gain this could be caused by what med? a. Lasix b. Prednisone c. Aspirin d. Oxygen - correct answer b. Prednisione if you drop ...

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22 pages

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Which insulin is long acting insulin? - correct answer Insulin glargine (Lantus) Which insulin is rapid acting insulin? - correct answer Humalog (lispro), Novolog (aspart) Which insulin is cloudy? - correct answer Intermediate (NPH) Where is glucagon secreted from? - correct answer pancreas (alpha cells) What syringe should a QMA use for injecting insulin? - correct answer U100 What does amylase break down? - correct answer Carbohydrates (starches) What is the...

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2 pages

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Assess - correct answer Observe and evaluate a resident's condition. Assessment is conducted by the licensed nurse. Controlled Substance - correct answer A medication that can be addictive or habit forming and must be counted and secured. Nasal Cannula - correct answer Plastic tubing utilized to deliver oxygen from the supply source (tank) to the resident's nares. Nasogastric Tube - correct answer A tube that is placed through the nose into the stomach. The QMA may...

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27 pages

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Name four tasks that the QMA is prohibited from doing. - correct answer 1. Assess a resident. 2. Call a physician 3. Take a physician's written or verbal order 4. Administer medication per injection 5. Administer meds per nasogastric tube 6. Instill irrigation fluids of any type (except comercially prepared disposable enema) 7. Treatment that involves an advanced skin condition (stage II-IV decubitus ulcer) Assault and Battery is defined as: - correct answer The threat to u...

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16 pages

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Can QMA administer controlled substances? - correct answer True Frequent position changes prevent: - correct answer Musculoskeletal deformities, development of pressure sore, respiratory complications, decreased circulation Dorsal Recumbent positions: - correct answer Resident is on back with head and shoulders elevated at an angle of 30 degrees or more. Lower extremities are moderately flexed with legs apart and soles of the feet resting on the bed. Fowler's Postions: -...

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16 pages

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ADR for Macrodantin? - correct answer GI Upset, turns urine rust yellow brown What Drug Classification is Senokot and Dulcolax? - correct answer Laxative/Cathartic Action/Use for Senokot and Dulcolax? - correct answer Treat Constipation ADR for all laxatives/cathartics? - correct answer Diarrhea Abdominal Cramping What drug classification is MOM? - correct answer Saline Laxative What classification is Colace and Surfak? - correct answer Stool Soften...

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Hepatitis - correct answer contagious disease of the liver Shock - correct answer occurs when vital parts of the body ( brain, heart and lungs) do not get enough blood Cardiac Arrest - correct answer heart function and circulation stops. Resident is unresponsive, no chest movement or pause. Apnea - correct answer serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms Generic name is also known as - correct answer official name Systemic Effect - correct answer affect...

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What is nitroglycerin's classification? - correct answer Antianginal What is Aldacton's classification? - correct answer Diuretic What is Risperdal's classification? - correct answer Antipsychotic What is Abilify's classification? - correct answer Antipsychotic What is Celebrex's classification? - correct answer Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory What is Celexa's classification? - correct answer Antidepressant What is Mylicon's classification? -...

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How many in-service hours must QMA may have to recertify - correct answer 6 How often does a Qma have to re-certified in and by what date - correct answer Yearly, by March 31 If a resident has trouble swallowing, who do you consult? - correct answer Speech therapy Another name for bipolar is - correct answer manic depressive The resident advocate is called - correct answer Ombudsman 45 mL = how many ounces? - correct answer 1 1/2 Safe thing to do w...

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9 pages

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Mrs. Smith is complaining of loss of appetite, blurred vision, and says that she sees yellow and green halos. These are side effects of which medication: A. Digoxin B. Macrodantin C. Lasix D. Vitamin B12 - correct answer A. Digoxin How many times should medication be checked before administering? A. 4 B. 6 C. 2 D. 3 - correct answer D. 3 All of the following are examples of medication administration safety procedures except: A. Let's the resident's family administer me...

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22 pages

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veins - correct answer Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart? arteries - correct answer Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? fight infection - correct answer What is the function of white blood cells? carry iron in the form of hemoglobin - correct answer What is the function of red blood cells? helps prevent hemorrhage - correct answer What is the function of platelets? pain about the heart - correct answer What is the definitio...

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antacids - correct answer Tums, Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia anti-ulcer - correct answer Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet antiemetics - correct answer Dramamine, Phenergan, Antivert, Tigan emetics - correct answer Syrup of Ipecac antidiarrheals - correct answer kaolin, Pepto-Bismol, pectin, Kaopectate Cathartics/laxatives - correct answer castor oil, Senokot, Dulcolax, Ex-Lax, Doxidan anti-inflammatory steroids - correct answer ...

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The threat to use force against another person and carrying out the threat is - correct answer Assault and Battery All individuals are legally protected from? - correct answer Libel and slander and Assault and battery The omission or neglect of any reasonable precaution, care or action is ? - correct answer Negligence Both healthcare workers and residents are protected by the standard of ? - correct answer Reasonable care right medication, right dose, right reside...

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ccms - correct answer clean catch midstream QMA scope of practice - correct answer may perform hemoccult testing on stool specimens as ordered by a physician hemoccult testing - correct answer A screen for fecal occult blood Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) - correct answer assess for expiration date hypovalemia - correct answer state of decreased blood volume. May cause a high false oximetry reading. QMA's may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emer...

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17 pages

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What carries blood away from the heart? - correct answer arteries what causes myocardial ischemia? - correct answer lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart What is glaucoma? - correct answer increased intraocular pressure what meds treat glaucoma? - correct answer miotics, beta blocker what is the action of miotics - correct answer decreases eye pressure What are cataracts? - correct answer secondary infection, congenital disorder, reaction to med...

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31 pages

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Qma's are prohibited from: - correct answer Calling a physician, assessing a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube The Qma scope of practice includes: - correct answer Observe and report to a nurse reactions and side effects of meds, take vital signs prior to some medications, personally set up and give medications that you were trained on, not document what another person gave a resident When giving a PRN medication, the...

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16 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

Rechga