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"Ms. Larsen has a regular scheduled oral meperidine (Demerol, an opioid medication) due at 9am. The nurse has directed you to administer Ms. Larsen's 9am medications. Which of the following is the correct
action? - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Administer the meperidine to Ms. Larsen and document on the MAR
and controlled substance log"
"When administering bulk-forming laxatives to an individual, it should be mixed in at least - CORRECT
ANSWER=> b. 8 ounces"
"An acceptable route for a certified caregiver to administer medication is - CORRECT ANSWER=> c.
Ophthalmic (eye)"
"Medication policies and procedures must include - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. procedures to resident's
refusal of medication" "If the resident's family brings in a sealed OTC medication, then the certified staff may administer the
OTC when: - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. The Physician/Provider writes the order"
"A person can't breathe or is unconscious. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Call an
ambulance because it is considered an emergency" "Mrs. Reed's flexiril (muscle relaxant) dose was ordered to be given at hs (hours of sleep). It would be a
medication administration error if the dose was given at - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. 7 am"
"Which of the following must be included in a report of a medication occurrence - CORRECT
ANSWER=> c. Name of the person who made the error"
"A caregiver with training in insulin administration may - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. Administer insulin to
a stable diabetic"
"A Pharmacy label includes the - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. medication name"
"The Physician orders 500mg of amoxicillin to be given in an oral suspension. The unit dose is 250mg per 5 ml. What should you administer?
Select one: - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. 10 ml"
"Water soluble vitamins include - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Niacin"
"The first action you take if you accidentally prick your finger with a used lancet is to - CORRECT
ANSWER=> d. Wash the area with soap and water"
"Antihypertensives are used to - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. Decrease blood pressure"
"Faxed orders from doctors are considered preferable to telephone orders because - CORRECT
ANSWER=> a. Faxed orders include the doctor's signature"
"Jose's doctor's order reads Lorazepam 1mg in the morning and at 4pm, then 3mg at bedtime. At 8am
you give Lorazepam 4mg. What is the first thing you should do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Immediately
call the facility manager and report"
"The form used to document the administration of medication is the - CORRECT ANSWER=> c.
Medication administration record" "A resident has been receiving 5mg of prednisone (Deltasone) 3x a day by mouth for the last 4 weeks. Today the resident is ordered by the PCP (Primary Care Physician) to receive 2.5 mg of prednisone 3x a
day by mouth for 2 weeks. Which of the following is the correct course of action? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> b. Administer as ordered"
"A condition that may be treated with iron supplement is - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. Anemia"
"The administration of medications must be documented: - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. Immediately after
administering the medication"
"Schedule II medications are also called - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. Controlled substances"
"When getting an over-the-counter medication from the medication cabinet, you notice that a significant
amount of medication is missing. Which of the following is the best course of action? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> c. Report the medication loss to the manager"
"When individuals want to know what their medications are for, the certified staff should tell them they -
CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Have a right to know what the medication is for"
"When you report an individual's refusal to take a medication, you are protecting the - CORRECT
ANSWER=> b. Individual"
"Which of the following statements is true in regards to administering digoxin? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
d. Take the apical pulse for 60 seconds before administration" "Primary strategies for prevention of infection transmitted through blood, body fluid, non-intact skin,
and mucous membranes are called _________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> c.
Standard precautions" "Which of the following correctly lists three ways to identify the "right individual" before you assist with
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. Ask the individual her name, ask a coworker to verify her
name, check the individual's photo in her chart"
"You are allowed to change a prescription label - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Never change a prescription
label"
"A used lancet is best discarded in - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. A sharps container"
"An individual receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure would need monitoring of - CORRECT
ANSWER=> d. Blood concentration"
"What should you do if Mary started complaining of dizziness after you administered an anti
hypertensive (high blood pressure) medication? - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Report the dizziness"
"Which of the following is not allowed to be administered by a Caregiver? - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. An
antibiotic cream applied to an open wound" "One of the medications for Parkinson disease, that produces neurons is called
________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. Dopamine"
"When putting pills into a medi-set which of the following do you not need? - CORRECT ANSWER=> d.
The Doctor's order"
"One of your residents is refusing her routine medications. What should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> b. explain the need to the medication"
"Coumadin is a medication used to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. decrease blood clots"
"The side effect of anti-psychotic medication - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. urinary retention"
"osteoporosis usually affects - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. female gender with low intake of milk"
"Soma or Robaxin medication is for - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. muscle relaxants"
"The medical terminology used when someone repeats a phrase or action over and over is called -
CORRECT ANSWER=> a. perservation"
"The lack of proper blood supply can lead to - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. stroke
b. dementia c. myocardial infarction (leads to heart attacks)"
"A common factor for heart disease is - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. hypotension"
"A device to measure blood sugar is called - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. glucometer"
"Non-narcotic medications are usually used to treat - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. mild pain"
"A fasting blood glucose test level of _________________ indicates prediabetes. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> d. 100 mg/dl to 125 mg/dl"
"Medications are divided into classifications depending upon - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. how they are
administered"
“Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - CORRECT ANSWER=> Gout"
"Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know,
and then you explain that: - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more
redness as it heals" "The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What
should you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. 2 tablets"
"The Physician orders 500mg methocarbamol (Robaxin) by mouth. The prescription came in 1500mg
tablets. What should you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. no tablets"
"Nitrofurantoin is another name for furadantine and is an antibiotic to treat - CORRECT ANSWER=> d.
urinary tract infection"
"Which of the following will best protects you from sharps exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. Never
recap used needles or lancets" "______________________ is defined as a substantial psychological, social, and occupational disability
in which an individual experiences a significant change in usual functioning. - CORRECT ANSWER=> a.
Dysthymia"
