patient care final Flashcards
Select the drugs that may be prescribed to relieve anxiety. I. Ativan II. Valium III. Librium IV. Prozac a. I, II, and IV b. I, II, and III c. II, III, and IV d. I, II, III, and IV
b. I, II, and III
Select potential reasons why a patient may be unable to take oral preparations of a drug.
a. The patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
b. The patient has difficulty in swallowing.
c. The patient refuses to swallow medication.
d. All of the above apply
d. All of the above apply
The abbreviation BID stands for which of the following?
a. After meals
b. Before meals
c. Twice daily
d. Once daily
c. Twice daily
An allergic reaction to the administration of certain drugs may cause urticaria. Urticaria describes ________________.
Hives
Intrathecal administration means that medications are injected directly into which of the following?
Spinal Canal
Which of the following radioactive isotopes is used in radiation therapy?
a. Strontium 89
b. Technetium 99
c. Fluorine 18
d. Hydrogen 3
a. Strontium 89
Opioid medications are prescribed for the purpose of which of the following?
a. Preventing nausea and vomiting
b. Treating allergic reactions
c. Reducing inflammation
d. Relieving pain
d. Relieving pain
The name given to a medication by the manufacturer is called its _______________ name.
generic
The type of drug given to cancer patients to relieve nausea and vomiting is a(n):
Antiemetic
The abbreviation “qod” stands for:
Every other day
Which of the following is the correct category for the drug Imodium?
a. Analgesic
b. Antidiarrheal
c. Antianxiety
d. Anticoagulant
b. Antidiarrheal
Which drug would be given to a patient who needs a blood thinner?
a. Dilantin
b. Decadron
c. Heparin
d. Zoloft
c. Heparin
he escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue, which can cause localized vasoconstriction, is termed:
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Extravasation
c. Edema
d. Hematoma
Extravasation
Medications used to regulate blood glucose levels include insulin and metformin. These medications are classified as:
a. Anitiarrythmics
b. Anticonvulsants
c. Analgesics
d. Hypoglycemic agents
Hypoglycemic Agents
Narcan is an antagonist drug that may be given to an overdose of a(n) _________ medication.
a. Opiate
b. Benzodiazepine
c. Anticholinergic
d. Hypoglycemic
Opiate
A common medication that is classed as both a tranquilizer and an anticonvulsant is:
a. Meperidine
b. Diphenhydramine
c. Betadine
d. Diazepam
Diazepam
Adrenalin is the trade name for which of the following:
a. Dopamine
b. Epinephrine
c. Ephedrine
d. Caffeine
Epinephrine
T/F All medications are drugs, but not all drugs are medications.
True
Which of the following emergencies is a therapist least likely to encounter?
a. Asthma attack
b. Pulmonary edema
c. Choking
d. Cardiac arrest
c. Choking
Which of the following is used to treat edema?
a. Muscle relaxant
b. Diuretic
c. Antihypertensives
d. Vasodialators
b. Diuretic
Which of the following are chemotherapeutic agents?
a. antifungals
b. radioactive isotopes
c. antineoplastic drugs
d. None of the above
c. antineoplastic drugs
T/F It is the therapist’s job to explain the reason the procedure is needed to the patient.
False
T/F IV therapy is extremely safe when proper precautions are taken, so the infusion set only needs to be changed every two weeks.
False
T/F The most common complaints leading to malpractice suits in radiology and oncology are false-negative and false-positive diagnoses of fractures or cancers and the misadministration of contrast media.
True
T/F The general consent from the patient signs when entering a health care facility covers all radiation therapy procedures the patient may need.
False