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1
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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?

A

Digoxin

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2
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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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4
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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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5
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When taking blood pressure, what is the first sound called?

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Systolic

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6
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Cystitis is?

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Infection of the Urinary Bladder.

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7
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Which of the following is larger by volume?

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1 once

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8
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Which of the following is a diuretic?

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Lasix

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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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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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15
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What is the classification of Amoxil?

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an antibiotic

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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19
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Mr. Fletcher’s inhaler contains 200 doses, the doctor orders 2 puffs QID, the inhaler will last?

A

25 days

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20
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If a medication is synthetic it is?

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Man made

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21
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Two 8 ounce glasses of water equal?

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480 cc

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22
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Which medication has side effects of muscle tremors and sweating?

A

Nardil

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23
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What is the classification of drugs would be given for seizures?

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Anticonvulsant

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24
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When giving any vitamins such as Theragran, you should?

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Give after meals

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25
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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?

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A breach in privacy

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26
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If a resident is having a seizure, you would do all EXCEPT:

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Place tongue blade in their mouth

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27
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Your resident has a red swollen ankle, as a QMA you are allowed to?

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Place a cold compress on the ankle if it is ordered by the physician

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28
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AIDS is spread?

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Through blood and body fluids

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29
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A drug that is bioavailable is one that?

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Is circulating freely in the bloodstream

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30
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Why is it important to give medication as prescribed, at the same time every day?

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To maintain a constant blood level

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31
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You make an error while documenting, you should?

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Draw a single line through it, write the work order, initial, and write date

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32
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you place your resident in the sims position, Sims position is?

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Left side

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33
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The doctor has ordered a Fleets enema, as a QMA you may?

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Administer a commercially prepare enema

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34
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If the half life of a medication is 2 hours, this means?

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In 2 hours 50% of the medication will be gone from the blood stream

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35
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Mr. Whites physician has ordered Robitussin tsp. tt q4h PRN, you give it?

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2 tsp every 4 hours when necessary

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36
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When a resident refuses their medication, you should?

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Document the reason for refusal

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37
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What medication treats anemia?

A

Feosol

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38
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If your resident is taking Isopin you should observe for?

A

Hypotension

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39
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When a residents thyroid does not produce enough Thyroxin, the doctor prescribes?

A

Synthroid

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40
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When preparing to administer Metamucil, you should?

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Mix it with 2 oz of juice

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41
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What type of wound can a QMA treat?

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Stage 1

42
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A cardiac arrhythmia is best described as?

A

Abnormal heartbeat

43
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When the action of a medication occurs at the sight of administration it is?

A

A local reaction

44
Q

Which form of medication melts at room temperature?

A

Emulsions

45
Q

Which medication would be given for a resident with hyperglycemia?

A

Micronase

46
Q

When preparing a medicated patch, you should?

A

Label the patch with the date, time and youy initials

47
Q

When applying any ointment you should?

A

Wear gloves

48
Q

Symptoms of hyperglycemia would be?

A

Extreme thirst

49
Q

Hypertension is best described as?

A

High blood pressure

50
Q

Diabetes is best described as ?

A

Not producing enough insulin

51
Q

Otic means?

A

Ear

52
Q

Septra/Bactrim DS is which drug class?

A

Sulfonamide

53
Q

What is the side effect of Debrox?

A

Itching and inflammation of the ear

54
Q

If a medication is discontinued you should?

A

Count and send back extra pills to pharmacy

55
Q

What is the definition of a stoma?

A

An artificial opening created on the outer surface of the body.

56
Q

A colostomy on the right side of the body would excrete what type of stool?

A

Liquid feces

57
Q

What is an Ombudsman?

A

A resident advocate

58
Q

Xanax is classified as an?

A

Anxiolytic

59
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A side effect of Coumadin is?

A

Brusing

60
Q

Before giving medications via G Tube, you should?

A

Check for placement of G tube by auscultating

61
Q

If a feeding or IV alarm sounds you must?

A

Tell the nurse immediately

62
Q

Which organ is damaged by a stroke?

A

Brain

63
Q

How long should you take a pulse and respirations?

A

60 secs for each vital sign

64
Q

Which position would a resident be in to receive G-tube meds?

A

Fowlers

65
Q

A QMA can do all but?

A

Irrigate a colostomy

66
Q

Failing to report anything unusual or potentially harming to the nurse

A

Negligence

67
Q

How often must a QMA be recertified?

A

Every 2 years

68
Q

How many medication in-service hours must a QMA have annually?

A

6 hours

69
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As a QMA you must never?

A

Take a doctor’s order

70
Q

Mrs. Allen has a lack of oxygen to her heart, this is called?

A

Myocardial Ischemia

71
Q

Mrs. Allen progresses with pain in her left arm, perspiration, shortness of breath, and crushing chest pain, these are symptoms of?

A

Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)

72
Q

After a heart attack fluid may back upon the lungs causing edema, this is called?

A

CHF

73
Q

Irregular rate and rhythm of the heart is called?

A

Heart Arrhythmia

74
Q

Blood pressure above 140/80 is commonly called?

A

Hypertension (HTN)

75
Q

This is caused by a blood clot or ruptured blood vessel in the brain?

A

CVA

76
Q

Build up of plaque deposits in the blood vessels causing narrowing is called?

A

Arteriosclerosis

77
Q

A blood clot most common in the legs is called?

A

Thrombophlebitis

78
Q

John Smith had hypertension, which medication treats this?

A

Aldomet

79
Q

What vital sign registers hypertension?

A

Blood pressure

80
Q

Mr. Jones has heart problems, which med will treat that?

A

Lisinopril

81
Q

What is an adverse effect of Ace Inhibitors?

A

Dry, tickling cough

82
Q

Which of the following meds are considered a combination antihypertensive medication?

A

Zestoretic

83
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Mr. Jones is complaining of chest pain. He is sweating and flushed. What PRN medication would you expect to administer?

A

Nitroglycerin

84
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What is the normal protocol for administering Nitroglycerin?

A

Every 5 minutes x 3

85
Q

Which medication is an anticoagulant?

A

Coumadin

86
Q

Which medication is a beta blocker used to treat arrhythmias and angina?

A

Inderal

87
Q

Which medication is used to slow the heart?

A

Digoxin

88
Q

Before giving digoxin you should?

A

Check apical pulse for 60 secs.

89
Q

When preparing to administer a cardiotonic, what would you report to the nurse?

A

Pulse under 60

90
Q

Which of the following is a decongestant?

A

Priovine

91
Q

What is a dangerous side effect of Vitamin B9?

A

Tinnitis

92
Q

You just administered Benylin DM to your resident, you should avoid the following?

A

Water or any fluid for 15 mins.

93
Q

What is a sign of hyperglycemia?

A

Fruity breath

94
Q

S/S (Signs and Symptoms) of hypoglycemia are?

A

Perspiration, headache, hunger, pallor

95
Q

Which medication treats Parkinson’s disease?

A

Symmetrel

96
Q

This med is given in conjunction with INH to treat TB?

A

Vitamin B6

97
Q

Which medication treats anxiety?

A

Ativan

98
Q

What medication is antipsychotic?

A

Geodon

99
Q

What medication treats depression?

A

Zoloft, Lexapro, Elavil
All of the above

100
Q

Which medication slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease?

A

Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl
All of the above,

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