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PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARE EXAM
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Why should medications not be They contaminate the water supply and pose
flushed down the toilet? environmental and safety risks.
How should expired or discontinued Returned to the pharmacy or disposed per
medications be disposed of? facility/DEP guidelines.
, Why must OTC and herbal They can potentiate or antagonize prescribed
medications be documented on the medications.
MAR?
Who is responsible for delegation to The Registered Professional Nurse.
the CMA?
How often are CMAs monitored Weekly for the first month, then quarterly.
initially?
Who administers IM and IV Licensed Nurse only, no exceptions.
medications?
What are anti-infective agents used To treat infections caused by bacteria, viruses,
for? fungi, or protozoa.
What causes antibiotic resistance? Misuse, sharing antibiotics, or incomplete dosing.
Name a common tetracycline. Doxycycline.
When should digoxin be held? If heart rate is 60 bpm or below.
What vital signs must be checked Blood pressure and pulse.
before BP meds?
What do diuretics increase? Urine output and electrolyte loss.
What do bronchodilators do? Relax airway smooth muscle to improve airflow.
What is the role of inhaled steroids? Decrease inflammation and airway swelling.
PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Terms in this set (57)
Why should medications not be They contaminate the water supply and pose
flushed down the toilet? environmental and safety risks.
How should expired or discontinued Returned to the pharmacy or disposed per
medications be disposed of? facility/DEP guidelines.
, Why must OTC and herbal They can potentiate or antagonize prescribed
medications be documented on the medications.
MAR?
Who is responsible for delegation to The Registered Professional Nurse.
the CMA?
How often are CMAs monitored Weekly for the first month, then quarterly.
initially?
Who administers IM and IV Licensed Nurse only, no exceptions.
medications?
What are anti-infective agents used To treat infections caused by bacteria, viruses,
for? fungi, or protozoa.
What causes antibiotic resistance? Misuse, sharing antibiotics, or incomplete dosing.
Name a common tetracycline. Doxycycline.
When should digoxin be held? If heart rate is 60 bpm or below.
What vital signs must be checked Blood pressure and pulse.
before BP meds?
What do diuretics increase? Urine output and electrolyte loss.
What do bronchodilators do? Relax airway smooth muscle to improve airflow.
What is the role of inhaled steroids? Decrease inflammation and airway swelling.
