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Mrs. Smith is complaining of loss of appetite, and blurred vision, and says she sees yellow and green halos. These are the side effects of which medication?

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Digoxin

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How many times should medication be checked before administering?

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3 or Three

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All the of the following are examples of medication administration safety procedures EXCEPT:

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Let the resident’s family administer meds when possible.

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Which should you take before giving a resident Tenormin?

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Take their blood pressure.

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When taking blood pressure, what is the first sound called?

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Systolic

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Cystitis is?

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Infection of the Urinary Bladder.

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Which of the following is larger by volume?

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1 once

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Which of the following is a diuretic?

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Lasix

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Which of the following is an adverse effect of a bronchodilator?

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Nausea & Hypertension

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Which of the following would you do if the medication container label and the medication do not match?

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Notify the Nurse

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When do you document administration of a medication?

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Immediately after administering to the resident.

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What position is your resident in if the head of the bed is elevated 55 degrees?

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Fowlers

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If a resident is upset while a visitor is present you should?

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Notify the Nurse.

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If your resident is NPO this means?

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The resident cannot have anything by mouth

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What is the classification of Amoxil?

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an antibiotic

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Which of the following is a common side effect after administering nitroglycerin?

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Flushing

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You are preparing liquid Amoxil to administer, it is a suspension, you should?

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Shake the bottle

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When removing contaminated gloves, if not removed properly, you will?

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Come in contact with the contaminated outside surface of the glove.

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Mr. Fletcher’s inhaler contains 200 doses, the doctor orders 2 puffs QID, the inhaler will last?

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25 days

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If a medication is synthetic it is?

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Man made

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Two 8 ounce glasses of water equal?

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480 cc

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Which medication has side effects of muscle tremors and sweating?

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Nardil

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What is the classification of drugs would be given for seizures?

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Anticonvulsant

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When giving any vitamins such as Theragran, you should?

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Give after meals

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If you leave a resident's chart open and out on the nurse's station counter where others can see it, this is considered?
A breach in privacy
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If a resident is having a seizure, you would do all EXCEPT:
Place tongue blade in their mouth
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Your resident has a red swollen ankle, as a QMA you are allowed to?
Place a cold compress on the ankle if it is ordered by the physician
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AIDS is spread?
Through blood and body fluids
29
A drug that is bioavailable is one that?
Is circulating freely in the bloodstream
30
Why is it important to give medication as prescribed, at the same time every day?
To maintain a constant blood level
31
You make an error while documenting, you should?
Draw a single line through it, write the work order, initial, and write date
32
you place your resident in the sims position, Sims position is?
Left side
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The doctor has ordered a Fleets enema, as a QMA you may?
Administer a commercially prepare enema
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If the half life of a medication is 2 hours, this means?
In 2 hours 50% of the medication will be gone from the blood stream
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Mr. Whites physician has ordered Robitussin tsp. tt q4h PRN, you give it?
2 tsp every 4 hours when necessary
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When a resident refuses their medication, you should?
Document the reason for refusal
37
What medication treats anemia?
Feosol
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If your resident is taking Isopin you should observe for?
Hypotension
39
When a residents thyroid does not produce enough Thyroxin, the doctor prescribes?
Synthroid
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When preparing to administer Metamucil, you should?
Mix it with 2 oz of juice
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What type of wound can a QMA treat?
Stage 1
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A cardiac arrhythmia is best described as?
Abnormal heartbeat
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When the action of a medication occurs at the sight of administration it is?
A local reaction
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Which form of medication melts at room temperature?
Emulsions
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Which medication would be given for a resident with hyperglycemia?
Micronase
46
When preparing a medicated patch, you should?
Label the patch with the date, time and youy initials
47
When applying any ointment you should?
Wear gloves
48
Symptoms of hyperglycemia would be?
Extreme thirst
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Hypertension is best described as?
High blood pressure
50
Diabetes is best described as ?
Not producing enough insulin
51
Otic means?
Ear
52
Septra/Bactrim DS is which drug class?
Sulfonamide
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What is the side effect of Debrox?
Itching and inflammation of the ear
54
If a medication is discontinued you should?
Count and send back extra pills to pharmacy
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What is the definition of a stoma?
An artificial opening created on the outer surface of the body.
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A colostomy on the right side of the body would excrete what type of stool?
Liquid feces
57
What is an Ombudsman?
A resident advocate
58
Xanax is classified as an?
Anxiolytic
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A side effect of Coumadin is?
Brusing
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Before giving medications via G Tube, you should?
Check for placement of G tube by auscultating
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If a feeding or IV alarm sounds you must?
Tell the nurse immediately
62
Which organ is damaged by a stroke?
Brain
63
How long should you take a pulse and respirations?
60 secs for each vital sign
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Which position would a resident be in to receive G-tube meds?
Fowlers
65
A QMA can do all but?
Irrigate a colostomy
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Failing to report anything unusual or potentially harming to the nurse
Negligence
67
How often must a QMA be recertified?
Every 2 years
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How many medication in-service hours must a QMA have annually?
6 hours
69
As a QMA you must never?
Take a doctor's order
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Mrs. Allen has a lack of oxygen to her heart, this is called?
Myocardial Ischemia
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Mrs. Allen progresses with pain in her left arm, perspiration, shortness of breath, and crushing chest pain, these are symptoms of?
Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
72
After a heart attack fluid may back upon the lungs causing edema, this is called?
CHF
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Irregular rate and rhythm of the heart is called?
Heart Arrhythmia
74
Blood pressure above 140/80 is commonly called?
Hypertension (HTN)
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This is caused by a blood clot or ruptured blood vessel in the brain?
CVA
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Build up of plaque deposits in the blood vessels causing narrowing is called?
Arteriosclerosis
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A blood clot most common in the legs is called?
Thrombophlebitis
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John Smith had hypertension, which medication treats this?
Aldomet
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What vital sign registers hypertension?
Blood pressure
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Mr. Jones has heart problems, which med will treat that?
Lisinopril
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What is an adverse effect of Ace Inhibitors?
Dry, tickling cough
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Which of the following meds are considered a combination antihypertensive medication?
Zestoretic
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Mr. Jones is complaining of chest pain. He is sweating and flushed. What PRN medication would you expect to administer?
Nitroglycerin
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What is the normal protocol for administering Nitroglycerin?
Every 5 minutes x 3
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Which medication is an anticoagulant?
Coumadin
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Which medication is a beta blocker used to treat arrhythmias and angina?
Inderal
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Which medication is used to slow the heart?
Digoxin
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Before giving digoxin you should?
Check apical pulse for 60 secs.
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When preparing to administer a cardiotonic, what would you report to the nurse?
Pulse under 60
90
Which of the following is a decongestant?
Priovine
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What is a dangerous side effect of Vitamin B9?
Tinnitis
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You just administered Benylin DM to your resident, you should avoid the following?
Water or any fluid for 15 mins.
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What is a sign of hyperglycemia?
Fruity breath
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S/S (Signs and Symptoms) of hypoglycemia are?
Perspiration, headache, hunger, pallor
95
Which medication treats Parkinson's disease?
Symmetrel
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This med is given in conjunction with INH to treat TB?
Vitamin B6
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Which medication treats anxiety?
Ativan
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What medication is antipsychotic?
Geodon
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What medication treats depression?
Zoloft, Lexapro, Elavil All of the above
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Which medication slows the progression of Alzheimer's Disease?
Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl All of the above,

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