QMA IVYTECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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: 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 answer: When administering medication via G-TUBE, tablets should be crushed and diluted in liquid. When administering Mrs. Johnson's Pilocar, you should: correct answer: 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 answer: 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 answer: 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 answer: 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 answer: Glaucoma is a disorder affecting the eyes causing increased pressure within the eye. Most medications are excreted by the: correct answer: 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 answer: The abbreviation for by mouth/orally is po. Which of Mr. Carson's medications is an anticonvulsant: correct answer: Depakene is an anticonvulsant used to stop or prevent seizures. Adverse effects of Voltaren include: correct answer: Adverse effects of Voltaren include gastrointestinal bleeding When preparing Mr. Carson's Bactrim suspension, you should: correct answer: 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. You know Voltaren: correct answer: Nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) such as Voltaren may be better tolerated with food. The nurse asks you to fill in blanks on Mr. Carson's medication administration record. You should: correct answer: The person who administers the medication is the only one who may document that the medication was given. Mr. Carson has a seizure while you are in his room. You should: correct answer: Never leave a resident who is having a seizure.