RCAL Revision Exam (2025) ACTUAL EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ACCURATE SOLUTION (DETAILED & ELABORATED)
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When is an assessment update needed? - (ANSWER)Return from a hospital stay,
weight loss, change in cognitive impairment, falls, change in ambulation,
breakdown of skin, erratic behaviors
When is an assessment NOT needed? - (ANSWER)Change in social events, return
from a stay with family, agitation with other residents, unwillingness to take
medication, staying very late, refusal of bath, lack of participation in activities
What are the 5 rights of medication administration? - (ANSWER)Right drug, right
patient, right dose, right route, right time
Analgesic - (ANSWER)reduces pain. Two types are (a) opiates as codeine,
morphine, and Davon and (b) nonopiates as aspirin, Tylenol and Advil
Antacid - (ANSWER)Neutralizes the acid in the stomach (Maalox)
Antianemic - (ANSWER)Used in treatment of anemia (liver extract)
Antibiotic - (ANSWER)Destroys microorganisms in the body (Penicillin,
doxycycline, Keflex)
,Anticoagulant - (ANSWER)Depresses (slows) the clotting of blood (Coumadin -
PO, Heparin - injection)
Anticonvulsant - (ANSWER)Used to prevent or control convulsions (Dilantin,
phenobarbital, and IV Valium)
Antidepressant - (ANSWER)Given to relieve depression (Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil)
Antidote - (ANSWER)Used to counteract posions
Antihistamine - (ANSWER)Used in certain allergy cases and to dry out nasal
tissues to reduce postnasal drip (Benadryl, Chlotrimeton)
Antiseptic - (ANSWER)destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms in the
environment
Antispasmodic - (ANSWER)Relieves smooth muscle spasm (Valium - Diazepam)
Antipsychotic - (ANSWER)Drug given for mental disorder (Thorazine, Loxitane,
Mellrail)
Antitoxin - (ANSWER)Neutralizes bacterial toxins in infections
,Antitussive - (ANSWER)Given to control coughing
Astringent - (ANSWER)Used to constrict skin and mucous membranes by
withdrawing water (alum)
Carminative - (ANSWER)An agent that reduces flatulence (gas) in the stomach or
intestinal tract
Cathartic - (ANSWER)Laxative, purgative, inducing bowel movements (Cascara
Sagrada)
Caustic - (ANSWER)Destroys tissue by local application (Silver nitrate)
Chemotherapeutics - (ANSWER)Chemicals used to treat illness (Sulfanilamide for
streptococcal infection)
Coagulant - (ANSWER)Stimulates clotting of the blood
Decongestant - (ANSWER)Constricts blood vessels in the nose and relieves nasal
congestion (Sudafed, Afrinol)
Diaphoretic - (ANSWER)Used to induce perspiration
, Disenfectant - (ANSWER)Destroys pathogenic organisms (Zephiran Chloride)
Diuretic - (ANSWER)Stimulates elimination of urine, often used with medications
prescribed to reduce hypertension (Diazide, Lasix, Diuril)
Emetic - (ANSWER)Induces vomiting (Warm Salt Water)
Emollient - (ANSWER)Used to soften and soothe tissue (Cold cream, petroleum
jelly)
Expectorant - (ANSWER)Used to induce coughing, an agent that increases
bronchial secretion and facilitates its expulsion (coughing) (Robitussin)
Generic Substitution - (ANSWER)A different brand or an unbranded drug product
substituted by the pharmacist for a trade-name drug produce prescribed. The
drugs are exactly the same chemically and in the same dosage form, but
distributed by different drug companies
Hypertensive - (ANSWER)Helps raise blood pressure
Hypnotic - (ANSWER)Assists patients/residents to fall asleep (Nembutal)
Laxative - (ANSWER)Used to relive constipation (Dulcolax, Doxidan, Metamucil)
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ACCURATE SOLUTION (DETAILED & ELABORATED)
|GET IT 100% ACCURATE!! 2025 TEST!! |
When is an assessment update needed? - (ANSWER)Return from a hospital stay,
weight loss, change in cognitive impairment, falls, change in ambulation,
breakdown of skin, erratic behaviors
When is an assessment NOT needed? - (ANSWER)Change in social events, return
from a stay with family, agitation with other residents, unwillingness to take
medication, staying very late, refusal of bath, lack of participation in activities
What are the 5 rights of medication administration? - (ANSWER)Right drug, right
patient, right dose, right route, right time
Analgesic - (ANSWER)reduces pain. Two types are (a) opiates as codeine,
morphine, and Davon and (b) nonopiates as aspirin, Tylenol and Advil
Antacid - (ANSWER)Neutralizes the acid in the stomach (Maalox)
Antianemic - (ANSWER)Used in treatment of anemia (liver extract)
Antibiotic - (ANSWER)Destroys microorganisms in the body (Penicillin,
doxycycline, Keflex)
,Anticoagulant - (ANSWER)Depresses (slows) the clotting of blood (Coumadin -
PO, Heparin - injection)
Anticonvulsant - (ANSWER)Used to prevent or control convulsions (Dilantin,
phenobarbital, and IV Valium)
Antidepressant - (ANSWER)Given to relieve depression (Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil)
Antidote - (ANSWER)Used to counteract posions
Antihistamine - (ANSWER)Used in certain allergy cases and to dry out nasal
tissues to reduce postnasal drip (Benadryl, Chlotrimeton)
Antiseptic - (ANSWER)destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms in the
environment
Antispasmodic - (ANSWER)Relieves smooth muscle spasm (Valium - Diazepam)
Antipsychotic - (ANSWER)Drug given for mental disorder (Thorazine, Loxitane,
Mellrail)
Antitoxin - (ANSWER)Neutralizes bacterial toxins in infections
,Antitussive - (ANSWER)Given to control coughing
Astringent - (ANSWER)Used to constrict skin and mucous membranes by
withdrawing water (alum)
Carminative - (ANSWER)An agent that reduces flatulence (gas) in the stomach or
intestinal tract
Cathartic - (ANSWER)Laxative, purgative, inducing bowel movements (Cascara
Sagrada)
Caustic - (ANSWER)Destroys tissue by local application (Silver nitrate)
Chemotherapeutics - (ANSWER)Chemicals used to treat illness (Sulfanilamide for
streptococcal infection)
Coagulant - (ANSWER)Stimulates clotting of the blood
Decongestant - (ANSWER)Constricts blood vessels in the nose and relieves nasal
congestion (Sudafed, Afrinol)
Diaphoretic - (ANSWER)Used to induce perspiration
, Disenfectant - (ANSWER)Destroys pathogenic organisms (Zephiran Chloride)
Diuretic - (ANSWER)Stimulates elimination of urine, often used with medications
prescribed to reduce hypertension (Diazide, Lasix, Diuril)
Emetic - (ANSWER)Induces vomiting (Warm Salt Water)
Emollient - (ANSWER)Used to soften and soothe tissue (Cold cream, petroleum
jelly)
Expectorant - (ANSWER)Used to induce coughing, an agent that increases
bronchial secretion and facilitates its expulsion (coughing) (Robitussin)
Generic Substitution - (ANSWER)A different brand or an unbranded drug product
substituted by the pharmacist for a trade-name drug produce prescribed. The
drugs are exactly the same chemically and in the same dosage form, but
distributed by different drug companies
Hypertensive - (ANSWER)Helps raise blood pressure
Hypnotic - (ANSWER)Assists patients/residents to fall asleep (Nembutal)
Laxative - (ANSWER)Used to relive constipation (Dulcolax, Doxidan, Metamucil)
