Final Quiz: Understanding Medications

A side effect is:

The intended effect of a medication.

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A negative response to a medication.

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An unintended response to a medication.

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An anaphylactic reaction.

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Time release forms of medications include:

Aerosols

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Buccal

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Elixirs

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Lozenges

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Common medication actions include:

Headache

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Seizures

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Reduce Inflammation

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Nausea and vomiting

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When applying topical medications, remember to:

Use gloves

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Observe the skin

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Apply a thin layer of the medication.

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All of the above.

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When would crushing a medication be appropriate?

To hide medication in food

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When the medication is sustained release

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When your loved one has difficulty swallowing

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When your client is NOP (nothing by mouth)

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Providing medication by inhaler includes:

Inhale slowly through the nose

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Hold the medication in the lungs for 10 seconds.

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Exhale rapidly.

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Wait five minutes between puffs.

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Which of the following should you report to the doctor immediately?

Nausea

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Constipation

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Seizure

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Itching

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When providing ear drops to an adult, the outer ear is pulled:

Up and back

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Up and forward

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Down and back

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Down and forward

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Oral medications are most commonly absorbed into the blood through the:

Mouth

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Large intestine

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Liver

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Small intestine

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Medication metabolism most often takes place in the:

Stomach

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Kidneys

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Liver

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Small intestine

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Antianxiety medications are used to:

Treat various types of depression.

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Treat short term anxiety disorders.

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Reduce the number and severity of seizures.

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Treat Parkinson’s disease.

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Which drug classification would be given to treat an infection of the eye:

Antiglaucoma

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Lubricant

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Antibacterial

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Softening agent

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