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Which of the following should be included in the care of a resident who receives
trimethoprim and sulfamethoxizole (Bactrim, Septra)?
a. Placing the resident in isolation
b. Bowel and bladder retraining
c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
d. Reposition frequently - correct answer c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
Side effects of pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine) may include
a. Blindness
b. Impaired vision in dim light
c. Increased tear production
d. Itching - correct answer b. Impaired vision in dim light
A medication with an antitussive effect acts to
a. Relieve coughing
b. Increase respiratory secretions
c. Reduce respiratory tract swelling
d. Soothe irritated throat tissues - correct answer a. Relieve coughing
Betadine, a povidone iodine solution, is used to
a. Treat thyroid deficiency
b. Decrease excessive thyroid function
c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
d. Supplement dietary deficiency - correct answer c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
Which of the following is an adrenocorticosteroid hormone, used to suppress
inflammation
a. Norgestrel estradiol (Lo Ovral)
b. Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
c. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
d. Prednisone (Deltasone) - correct answer d. Prednisone (Deltasone)
Side effects of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets include
a. Slightly elevated blood pressure
b. Postural hypotension
c. Gum disease
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d. Rapid heart beat - correct answer b. Postural hypotension
The abbreviation B.I.D. means
a. By intradermal
b. By individual demands
c. Two times a day
d. Four times a day - correct answer c. Two times a day
The drugs benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) and levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) are
a. Anticonvulsants
b. Sedatives
c. Analgesics
d. Antiparkinsonism agents - correct answer d. Antiparkinsonism agents
Of the laxatives listed below, the one which takes the longest to act is
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) , which stimulates peristalsis
b. Senna (Senokot), which stimulates peristalsis
c. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium), saline laxative
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk - correct answer d. Psyllium
(Metamucil), which increases bulk
Insulin is administered to nursing home residents
a. By certified medication aide
b. By certified medication aides who have received extra training in injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
d. By any person who has been trained to give injections - correct answer c. By license
practical nurses and registered nurses
Which of the following is a common sign of a complication of antibiotic therapy?
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Acne-like skin eruptions
d. Shortness of breath - correct answer a. Secondary infection such as mouth and
vaginal infection
The abbreviation n.p.o. means
a. Give rectally
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b. Nurse prepares ordered medication
c. Hold medication
d. Nothing by mouth - correct answer d. Nothing by mouth
Which of the following is safe practice when oxygen is used?
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
b. "cracking" the tank in the resident's room
c. Using O2 at 8 to 12 L/minute for person with chronic respiratory disorders
d. Using tap water to fill the humidifying bottle - correct answer a. Maintaining
humidification of the O2 at all times
The desired action of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) is
a. Hypnotic
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Antihypertensive
d. Reduce fever - correct answer b. Anticonvulsant
Side effects from antihypertensive drugs often include
a. Postural hypotension
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Anxiety and nervousness
d. Blood disorders - correct answer a. Postural hypotension
Which of the following are appropriate actions to take when giving the resident a
diuretic?
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
b. Protect resident from injury; shave with electric razor
c. Check urine for glucose and ketones; encourage activity
d. Check apical pulse and blood pressure - correct answer a. Give medication early in
the day; encourage fluid intake
The desired action of an antidepressant drug is
a. Speed of respirations
b. Speed up heart beat
c. Raise blood pressure
d. Relief from symptoms of depression - correct answer d. Relief from symptoms of
depression
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Which of the following should be included in the care of a resident who receives
trimethoprim and sulfamethoxizole (Bactrim, Septra)?
a. Placing the resident in isolation
b. Bowel and bladder retraining
c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
d. Reposition frequently - correct answer c. Encouraging extra fluid intake
Side effects of pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine) may include
a. Blindness
b. Impaired vision in dim light
c. Increased tear production
d. Itching - correct answer b. Impaired vision in dim light
A medication with an antitussive effect acts to
a. Relieve coughing
b. Increase respiratory secretions
c. Reduce respiratory tract swelling
d. Soothe irritated throat tissues - correct answer a. Relieve coughing
Betadine, a povidone iodine solution, is used to
a. Treat thyroid deficiency
b. Decrease excessive thyroid function
c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
d. Supplement dietary deficiency - correct answer c. Reduce microorganisms on skin
Which of the following is an adrenocorticosteroid hormone, used to suppress
inflammation
a. Norgestrel estradiol (Lo Ovral)
b. Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
c. Methyldopa (Aldomet)
d. Prednisone (Deltasone) - correct answer d. Prednisone (Deltasone)
Side effects of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets include
a. Slightly elevated blood pressure
b. Postural hypotension
c. Gum disease
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d. Rapid heart beat - correct answer b. Postural hypotension
The abbreviation B.I.D. means
a. By intradermal
b. By individual demands
c. Two times a day
d. Four times a day - correct answer c. Two times a day
The drugs benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) and levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) are
a. Anticonvulsants
b. Sedatives
c. Analgesics
d. Antiparkinsonism agents - correct answer d. Antiparkinsonism agents
Of the laxatives listed below, the one which takes the longest to act is
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) , which stimulates peristalsis
b. Senna (Senokot), which stimulates peristalsis
c. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium), saline laxative
d. Psyllium (Metamucil), which increases bulk - correct answer d. Psyllium
(Metamucil), which increases bulk
Insulin is administered to nursing home residents
a. By certified medication aide
b. By certified medication aides who have received extra training in injections
c. By license practical nurses and registered nurses
d. By any person who has been trained to give injections - correct answer c. By license
practical nurses and registered nurses
Which of the following is a common sign of a complication of antibiotic therapy?
a. Secondary infection such as mouth and vaginal infection
b. Elevated blood pressure
c. Acne-like skin eruptions
d. Shortness of breath - correct answer a. Secondary infection such as mouth and
vaginal infection
The abbreviation n.p.o. means
a. Give rectally
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b. Nurse prepares ordered medication
c. Hold medication
d. Nothing by mouth - correct answer d. Nothing by mouth
Which of the following is safe practice when oxygen is used?
a. Maintaining humidification of the O2 at all times
b. "cracking" the tank in the resident's room
c. Using O2 at 8 to 12 L/minute for person with chronic respiratory disorders
d. Using tap water to fill the humidifying bottle - correct answer a. Maintaining
humidification of the O2 at all times
The desired action of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin) is
a. Hypnotic
b. Anticonvulsant
c. Antihypertensive
d. Reduce fever - correct answer b. Anticonvulsant
Side effects from antihypertensive drugs often include
a. Postural hypotension
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Anxiety and nervousness
d. Blood disorders - correct answer a. Postural hypotension
Which of the following are appropriate actions to take when giving the resident a
diuretic?
a. Give medication early in the day; encourage fluid intake
b. Protect resident from injury; shave with electric razor
c. Check urine for glucose and ketones; encourage activity
d. Check apical pulse and blood pressure - correct answer a. Give medication early in
the day; encourage fluid intake
The desired action of an antidepressant drug is
a. Speed of respirations
b. Speed up heart beat
c. Raise blood pressure
d. Relief from symptoms of depression - correct answer d. Relief from symptoms of
depression
