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PCHA TEST 2026/2027 UPDATED | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS | BRAND NEW |
GRADED A+ | 100% ASSURED PASS.
Lewy Body Dementia:Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits
that can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual
hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. - correct answer- Lewy
bodies are abnormal protein deposits that can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual
hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease
What is the difference between a drug and medication? -
correct answer- A DRUG is defined as a substance that is
considered a narcotic, hallucinogen or a stimulant
Remember a MEDICINE is a preparation used to
treat or prevent a disease
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What are the three components of a doctors order? - correct answer-
Medication, route, and frequency
Otic medication - correct answer- -Drops, ointments, or creams
placed on or around the ear.
-Tilt head to affected area and upward
What are the routes of medication administration? - correct answer-
Oral, Ophthalmic, Otic, inhalation, nasal, topical, and injectable
Trade vs Generic drug name? - correct answer- -Trade: developed,
tested, and accepted by pharmaceutical company.
-Generic: Names assigned by the United States adopted names
council.
-The BIG name, most common name is printed on the bottle is
considered the trade name.
What is the most common and cost effective route of medication
administration? - correct answer- The oral route
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Ophthalmic medication - correct answer- -Drops, ointments, or
creams placed on or around the eye.
-tilt head back and towards eye getting gtts, prevents drops getting
into the tear duck
-pt to look up and away to prevent top of dropper touching eye.
Is Tylenol a trade or generic name? - correct answer- Trade name,
acetaminophen is the generic name.
What are 4 documentation requirements of the PCH? - correct
answer- 1. Documentation of receipt of controlled substances and
prescription medications
2. A process to investigate and account for missing medications
and medication errors
3. Limited access to medication storage areas (med carts) 4.
Documentation of the administration of prescription medications
and OTC
PCHA TEST 2026/2027 UPDATED | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS | BRAND NEW |
GRADED A+ | 100% ASSURED PASS.
Lewy Body Dementia:Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits
that can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual
hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. - correct answer- Lewy
bodies are abnormal protein deposits that can develop in the
brain, leading to fluctuating cognitive impairments, visual
hallucinations, and motor
symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease
What is the difference between a drug and medication? -
correct answer- A DRUG is defined as a substance that is
considered a narcotic, hallucinogen or a stimulant
Remember a MEDICINE is a preparation used to
treat or prevent a disease
,2 | Page
What are the three components of a doctors order? - correct answer-
Medication, route, and frequency
Otic medication - correct answer- -Drops, ointments, or creams
placed on or around the ear.
-Tilt head to affected area and upward
What are the routes of medication administration? - correct answer-
Oral, Ophthalmic, Otic, inhalation, nasal, topical, and injectable
Trade vs Generic drug name? - correct answer- -Trade: developed,
tested, and accepted by pharmaceutical company.
-Generic: Names assigned by the United States adopted names
council.
-The BIG name, most common name is printed on the bottle is
considered the trade name.
What is the most common and cost effective route of medication
administration? - correct answer- The oral route
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Ophthalmic medication - correct answer- -Drops, ointments, or
creams placed on or around the eye.
-tilt head back and towards eye getting gtts, prevents drops getting
into the tear duck
-pt to look up and away to prevent top of dropper touching eye.
Is Tylenol a trade or generic name? - correct answer- Trade name,
acetaminophen is the generic name.
What are 4 documentation requirements of the PCH? - correct
answer- 1. Documentation of receipt of controlled substances and
prescription medications
2. A process to investigate and account for missing medications
and medication errors
3. Limited access to medication storage areas (med carts) 4.
Documentation of the administration of prescription medications
and OTC
