Indiana QMA State Test (QMA state test NEED to know) Questions and Answers Updated with A+ Grading and 100% Excel- what medications treat cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER-fluorometholone (FML), prednisolone (AK-Pred), diclofenac (voltaren)

Indiana QMA State Test (QMA state test NEED to know) Questions and Answers Updated with A+ Grading and 100% Excel- what medications treat cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER-fluorometholone (FML), prednisolone (AK-Pred), diclofenac (voltaren) What carries blood away from the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-arteries what causes myocardial ischemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart What is glaucoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-increased intraocular pressure what meds treat glaucoma? - CORRECT ANSWER-miotics, beta blocker what is the action of miotics - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases eye pressure What are cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWER-secondary infection, congenital disorder, reaction to medicafions or chemical toxicity what are symptoms of cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWER-gradual blurring of vision, milky white pupil what is treatment of cataracts? - CORRECT ANSWER-surgery, lens implantation, medications, or corrective glasses what medications treat cataracts - CORRECT ANSWER-fluorometholone (FML), prednisolone (AK-Pred), diclofenac (voltaren) What is conjunctivitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the conjunctiva what causes conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER-irritation, allergies, bacteria symptoms of conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER--redness -itchiness -a gritty feeling (dryness) -a discharge crust -tearing what are nursing considerations for eye insillation medicine - CORRECT ANSWER-place on lower lid, do not touch bottle to eye, wait 5 mins before administrating another eye med what type of medication is pilocarpine HCL (pilocar) - CORRECT ANSWER-miotic what are nursing considerations for miotics? - CORRECT ANSWER-monitor blood pressure, apply at nights, wait 5 mins before administrating another eye med adverse effects of miotics - CORRECT ANSWER-headache, perspiration, salivation, night blindness, blurred vision, possibility of increased blood pressure what does optic beta blockers treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-glaucoma optic beta blocker - CORRECT ANSWER-timolol maleate (timoptic solution) what is the action of timolol maleate (timoptic solution) - CORRECT ANSWER-lowers intraocular pressure adverse effects of optic beta blocker - CORRECT ANSWER-eye irritation, blurred vision, reduced heart rate and blood pressure, confusion od - CORRECT ANSWER-right eye os - CORRECT ANSWER-left eye ou - CORRECT ANSWER-both eyes What do mydriatics do for the eye? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dilate the pupil (My "D"riatic "D" for dilate) what is the action of optic lubricants - CORRECT ANSWER-soothes and lubricates dry eyes Meniere's disease cause - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic disturbance of the inner ear with soecific cause undetermined symptoms of menieres disease - CORRECT ANSWER-dizziness, runging in the ears, nausea and vomiting, loss of hearing as part of the disease process treatment of menieres disease - CORRECT ANSWER-restrictions on salt and caffeine, may be treated with diuretics and antiemetics What is cystitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the bladder What is edema? - CORRECT ANSWER-- The excess accumulation of FLUID IN THE intersitial TISSUE spaces. edema is a symptom of - CORRECT ANSWER-congestive heart failure (CHF), and kidneys not functioning properly rate of kidney filtration declines - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging 53% decrease in renal blood flow - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging decrease in size and number of functioning nephrons - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging weakening bladder muscles, causing incomplete emptying of the bladder and urinary retention - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging diminished kidney size - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging impaired clearance of medications through the renal system - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging decreased ability to respond to variations in sodium intake - CORRECT ANSWER-effects of aging Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER-Lasix hydrochlorothiazide - CORRECT ANSWER-Esidrix, Hydro-DIURIL Spironolactone - CORRECT ANSWER-Aldactone what is the action of aldactone - CORRECT ANSWER-increase urinary production Bumetanide - CORRECT ANSWER-bumex side effects of diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-weakness, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, headache and abnormal loss of potassium nursing consideration for diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-give with fluid, monotor for edema, daily weight change if 2lbs is significant, confusion cramping and irregular heartbeat may be sign of low potassium, encourage resident to eat healthy high potassium foods, encourage resident to rise slow, obtain blood pressure weekly hypo - CORRECT ANSWER-under hyper - CORRECT ANSWER-over ac - CORRECT ANSWER-before meals respiratory rate for adults - CORRECT ANSWER-12-16 breaths per minute pediculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-infestation with lice