QMA PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS 6 (LESSONS 19-20) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

QMA PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS 6 (LESSONS 19-20) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS eins Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart? arteries Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? fight infection What is the function of white blood cells? carry iron in the form of hemoglobin What is the function of red blood cells? helps prevent hemorrhage What is the function of platelets? pain about the heart What is the definition of angina pectoris? lack of oxygen supply to the heart What is the definition of myocardial ischemia? edema (swelling) in feet and legs, cough and shortness of breath, fatigue, tachycardia, lungs develop fluid. What are symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF)? build up of plaque deposits in blood vessels, causing narrowing of the vessel define arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis pulse When the QMA administers cardiotonic medication such as Lanoxin, which vital sign must be taken? if pulse is below 60 When would a QMA notify the nurse when taking a pulse? true High B/P or hypertension (HTN) is when the systolic and diastolic readings are above 140/90, they are both considered high. ... According to the cardiovascular medication list you received from RESQ, _____ is in which drug classification? high B/P (hypertension) Aldomet treats which condition? increase urinary output and to treat hypertension (lower B/P) The actions of diuretics is to increase B/P and decrease urinary output? hemorrhage, GI bleeding, bleeding gums, mouth ulcerations, hemoptysis (coughing up blood) What are the adverse effects of the drug classification, anticoagulants? inflammation of a vein that results in the formation of a clot Define Thrombophlebitis: Anticoagulant Which drug classification would treat this condition? B/P for hypertension When administering antihypertensive medications to the residents, the QMA must remember which vital sign is to be monitored? Antihistamines Which drug classification treats allergic reactions? histamine allergens cause body cells to release this substance prevent respiratory depression Explain why residents with chronic lung disease must have low flow oxygen (2-3) liters administered instead of high flow oxygen? decongestion Which drug classification depresses cough? false 12-16 RR According to the QMA manual, the average respiratory rate (RR) for an adult is 12-20. oxygen and carbon dioxide The function of the respiratory system is to bring in ______ and remove _____ Antihistamines Dimetapp and Benadryl are medications in which drug classification? true Actifed and Sinutab are both combination drugs. TB Rifadin and INH are medications used to treat which disease? Proventil Bronchodilator codeine Which medication is a narcotic that suppresses cough?