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What are some possible side effects of antiinfectives?
A. Diarrhea, headache, confusion, vomiting
B. Rash, urticaria, scaling, redness
C. Difficulty concentrating, confusion, memory complications
D. Anemia, hypotension, vertigo, malaise, fever –
B. Rash, urticaria, scaling, redness
What are some possible side effects of antineoplastic medications?
A. Hypotension, dizziness, abdominal cramps
B. GI distress such as heartburn or GI bleeding
C. Bloating, flatulence, cramping
D. Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, bone marrow decline, GI ulcers
D. Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, bone marrow decline, GI ulcers
What are some side effects/adverse reactions with antidiabetic medications?
A. Hypoglycemia, tachycardia, blurred vision, delirium
B. Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
C. Sedation, diarrhea, drowsiness, blurred vision
D. Anemia, hypotension, vertigo, malaise, fever
A. Hypoglycemia, tachycardia, blurred vision, delirium
What are some signs of a UTI?
Immense urge to urinate, burning during urination, and urgency with frequent and small
amounts of urine, hematuria, and frequent urination at night
What are some tips to help with diabetic foot care?
Wear shoes at all times; bare feet are easily injured
Inspect for blisters, cuts, and redness daily
Wash feet w/ warm water and mild soap, pat feet and areas between toes until they are
completely dry
Wear clean socks or stockings daily
Wear shoes that fit properly and have sufficient cushioning
If wound is present, look at it several times a day to make sure it is healing
Ensure their healthcare provider performs a foot exam during every clinical or inpatient
visit
What are the 2 categories of NG tubes?
Small-bore tubes and large-bore tubes
What are the 3 most common urinary elimination problems?
Urinary tract infections, urinary retention, and urinary incontinence
,_____ is a semisolid, externally applied preparation usually containing one or more medications;
aka salve or cream.
A. Paste
B. Lotion
C. Liniment
D. Ointment
D. Ointment
_____ is a solid dosage form for oral use; shaped like a capsule for ease of swallowing.
A. Tablet
B. Capsule
C. Enteric-coated tablet
D. Caplet
D. Caplet
_____ is a substance needed to maintain health.
A. Palliative
B. Replacement
C. Prophylactic
D. Therapeutic
B. Replacement
_____ is a tablet/capsule/gel that contains medication, may be coated w/ material requiring a
varying amount of time to dissolve.
A. Tablet
B. Capsule
C. Caplet
D. Sustained release
D. Sustained release
_____ is an alcoholic preparation of a soluble drug or chemical substance, usually from plant
sources.
A. Tincture
B. Liniment
C. Suspension
D. Solution
A Tincture
_____ is an approved therapeutic (pharmacologic) agent applied to or introduced to the body.
A. Impaled object
B. Potion
C. Medication
D. Poison
C. Medication
, _____ Medications are those administered under the tongue and should NOT be _____ or
Sublingual
Swallowed; chewed
_____ occurs when medication molecules pass into the bloodstream from the site of medication
administration.
A. Digestion
B. Absorption
C. Excretion
D. Acceleration
B. Absorption
_____ prevents the occurrence of a condition.
A. Therapeutic
B. Prophylactic
C. Replacement
D. Diagnostic
B, Prophylactic
_____ reduce airway inflammation & bronchial resistance; long-term relief of asthma symptoms;
manage COPD.
A. Anticholinergics
B. Antihistamines
C. Respiratory corticosteroids
D. Antitussives
C. Respiratory corticosteroids
_____ reduce inflammation, fever; pain relief for arthritic disorders; inhibit platelet aggregation.
A. Nonopioid Analgesics
B. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
C. Opioid Analgesics/Antagonist
D. Antiinfectives
B. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
_____ relax the smooth muscle of the bronchi and treat asthma/bronchospasms.
A. Respiratory corticosteroids
B. Bronchodilators
C. Antitussives
D. Anticholinergics
B. Bronchodilators
