Med Cert Study For CT DDS Test /145 Questions
And Answers
Quiz :Anaphylaxis - Answer :acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-
threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
Quiz :allergic reaction - Answer :hypersensitivity to particular allergens that
usually involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of
allergies
Quiz :adverse effects - Answer :severe side effects or toxicity caused by
medication for example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
Quiz :side effects - Answer :any effect of a drug that is undesirable but
tolerable for example dry mouth or diarrhea
Quiz :no apparent effect - Answer :the drug does not treat the health problem
for example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
Quiz :therapeutic effect - Answer :desired effect for example antibiotics curing
an ear infection analgesic for cramp relief
Quiz :factors that influence medication effects - Answer :age, weight, gender,
underlying disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain
level of nutrients), and route of medication
Quiz :administration of controlled substances - Answer :must have the date
dose was given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the
person removing the dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if
amounts don't match call the nurse immediately
Quiz :receipt of disposition form what to check - Answer :the five rights, name
of ordering prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy
name and date, client allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
Quiz :nursing delegation - Answer :transferring the authority to perform a
selected nursing task in a selected situation
, Quiz :names of medications - Answer :chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT
capitalized, trade name is capitalized
Quiz :how is medication given on an empty stomach - Answer :1 hour prior or
2 hours after
Quiz :rules regarding generic versus brand - Answer :generic is NOT
capitalized, trade names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr
writes brand name medically necessary will brand be sent
Quiz :controlled substances - Answer :a drug or chemical whose
manufacturer, possession and use are regulated by the government
Quiz :why must control substances be locked up - Answer :they are habit
forming and can be abused
Quiz :how are controlled substances stored - Answer :separate from other
meds in a non-removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small
quantities, must be counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if
you leave and give someone else the key
Quiz :food to medication interaction - Answer :with food to offset GI upset
and irritation, without food on an empty stomach 1 hour before or without
food needs acidity of stomach 2 hours after. certain foods are off limits milk
with some antibiotics grapefruit juice or grapefruit and some aged foods
Quiz :medication interactions - Answer :when one medication modifies the
action of another
Quiz :antagonistic medication interaction - Answer :a negative result one
medication May inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example
antibiotics lessen effectiveness of birth control
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