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Graded A+ ___________ treats glaucoma. - ANSMiotics Aging causes diarrhea. - ANSTrue Aging effects on the skin.... - ANSSkin becomes fragile, skin becomes sagging and wrinkling, it reacts to temperature differently An antagonistic effect is _________________. - ANSNegative effect that one chemical have with another chemical Burns: what stage causes blisters on the skin? - ANSSecond degree Every drop of blood passes through the kidneys about _________ times per day to filter. - ANS4-6 How do you position the resident to instill ear medication? - ANSLateral How do you position the resident to instill ear medication? - ANSLateral How do you pour liquids from a medication bottle? - ANSAway from the label How do you prepare medication to be given per G-tube? - ANSCrush and dilute How do you prepare medication to be given per G-tube? - ANSCrush and dilute How is HIV transmitted? - ANS•sexual intercourse •shared needles •infected mother passing it to the fetus •transfusion of infected blood How is HIV transmitted? - ANS•sexual intercourse •shared needles •infected mother passing it to the fetus •transfusion of infected blood How long do you wait between 2 different eye medications? - ANSAt least 5 minutes How long does food normally stay in the stomach? - ANS3-5 hours How many in-service hours do you need every year? - ANS12 How many in-service hours do you need every year? - ANS12 How much water do you use to flush a feeding tube? - ANS30 cc How much water do you use to flush a feeding tube? - ANS30 cc How often do you recertify your license? - ANSEvery year in march How often do you recertify your license? - ANSEvery year in march If you have a medication error, you report it to the doctor immediately - ANSFalse If you have a spill on the floor, you must use: - ANSGloves, paper towels, wet floor sign In the event of a fire, what does the R stand for? - ANSRemove residents Leaving a resident alone in the shower room, failing to report an observation or occurrence to the nurse, causing injury by using broken equipment would be an example of: - ANSNegligence Medication errors can be caused by: - ANSLack of concentration, lack of knowledge, poor communication, performing outside your scope of practice Medications: the trade/brand name is always: - ANSCapital letters Qma's are prohibited from: - ANSCalling a physician, assessing a resident, adminisitering a stage II treatment, administering meds through a nasgastric tube Qma's can take phone orders if they repeat the order back to the doctor for accuracy. - ANSFalse Report all suspected abuse to the nurse __________________. - ANSImmediately Synthetic medications are: - ANSMan-made The apothecary system is more accurate than _______________. - ANSThe household system The effects of medication is ________________. - ANSThe observable results of changes in the body The Qma is allowed to treat a second degree burn if you follow the order exactly - ANSFalse What form of stool will you get if the colostomy bag is around the small bowel around the ileum area? - ANSLiquid What form of stool will you get if the colostomy bag is around the small bowel around the ileum area? - ANSLiquid What is a nursing consideration for a ear wax control agent? - ANSDo not use without a physicians permission if the ear is draining What is Abilify's classification? - ANSAntipsychotic What is absorption? - ANSMedication moves from the site of administration into the bloodstream What is ADR? - ANSAn undesired side effect or toxicity What is Aldacton's classification? - ANSDiuretic What is Aldactone used for? - ANSWater pill-diuretic What is Aldactone used for? - ANSWater pill-diuretic What is an adverse effect of anticoagulants? - ANSHemorrhage (increase bleeding) What is an adverse effect of anticoagulants? - ANSHemorrhage (increase bleeding) What is an adverse reaction to Elimite cream? - ANSSkin irritation What is an example of a cardiotonic? - ANSdigoxin What is an example of a cardiotonic? - ANSdigoxin What is an example of an antihistamine? - ANSDimetapp What is an example of an antihistamine? - ANSDimetapp What is an example of potassium replacement medication? - ANSK-Dur or Micro-K What is an example of potassium replacement medication? - ANSK-Dur or Micro-K What is arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis? - ANSBuild up of plaque deposits in blood vessels What is arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis? - ANSBuild up of plaque deposits in blood vessels What is assault and battery? - ANSA verbal threat that is carried out What is Axid used for? - ANSH2 receptor antagonist What is bid stand for? - ANSTwice a day What is CCMS? - ANSClean catch midstream specimen What is CCMS? - ANSClean catch midstream specimen What is Celebrex used for? - ANSNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory What is Celexa used for? - ANSAntidepressant What is Colace used for? - ANSLaxative What is conjunctivitis? - ANSInflammation of mucus membrane in the eye What is cortisporin otic used for? - ANSEar infection What is cystitis? - ANSInflammation of the urinary bladder What is Desitin cream? - ANSOil/patroleum based What is Desitin cream? - ANSOil/patroleum based What is Dilantin used for? - ANSInhibits seizures What is Dilantin's classification? - ANSAnticonvulsant What is distribution? - ANSMedication is carried to body cells through the bloodstream What is excretion? - ANSThe process by which medication is eliminated from the body What is half-life? - ANSThe time it takes half of the medication to leave the bloodstream What is hepatitis? - ANSA contagious liver disease What is hyperglycemia? - ANSHigh blood sugar What is hyperglycemia? - ANSHigh blood sugar What is hypoglycemia? - ANSLow blood sugar What is hypoglycemia? - ANSLow blood sugar What is Lanoxin (Digoxin) used for? - ANSControls heart rate and blood pressure What is Lortab used for? - ANSAnalgesic What is metabolism? - ANSIs a process by which a substance is changed into a form that is easily excreted by the body What is Myccardial Ischemia? - ANSLack of oxygen supply to the heart What is Myccardial Ischemia? - ANSLack of oxygen supply to the heart What is Mylicon used for? - ANSAntiflatulent What is nitroglycerin's classification? - ANSAntianginal What is nosocomial infection? - ANSAn infection squired while in a facility What is otitis media? - ANSEar infection What is Phenergan used for? - ANSBlock hestamine What is Risperdal's classification? - ANSAntipsychotic What is Robitussin used for? - ANSCause a productive cough What is Robitussin used for? - ANSCause a productive cough What is sundowning? - ANSIncreased confusion and restlessness in late afternoon What is the abbreviation for drop? - ANSGtt What is the abbreviation for meds after meals? - ANSpc What is the abbreviation for tablespoon? - ANST What is the action for analgesics? - ANSAlter perception of pain What is the action for antacids? - ANSNeutralizes stomach acid What is the action for anti-gout's? - ANSReduces uric acid synthesis What is the action for anti-inflammatory's? - ANSDecreases inflammation to treat arthritis When do you flush a G-tube? - ANSBetween medications When do you take the residents pulse for a sitz bath? - ANSBefore and after When do you take the residents pulse for a sitz bath? - ANSBefore and after When giving a PRN medication, the nurse must cosign the clinical record - ANSTrue When interacting with a combative resident you should: - ANSRemain calm and in control When interacting with an anxious resident you should: - ANSProvide a quiet, calm environment away from groups When starting your resident on a new antipsychotic med, who should start the first dose? - ANSLet the nurse give the first dose to asses the side effects When starting your resident on a new antipsychotic med, who should start the first dose? - ANSLet the nurse give the first dose to asses the side effects When using Elimite cream for scabies, apply everywhere except for their ______________. - ANSFace Where are sublingual medications placed? - ANSUnder the tongue Where are sublingual meds placed? - ANSUnder the tongue Where are sublingual meds placed? - ANSUnder the tongue Where do you place meds to treat glaucoma? - ANSInside the lower lid, not directly on the eye Which condition are mites that burrow under the skin? - ANSScabies Which disorder causes "overproduction of fluid in the eye which causes increased pressure within the eye"? - ANSGlaucoma Which is a lice infection which infests different body areas? - ANSPediculosis Which is an anti-inflammatory steroid you apply to the skin? - ANSCordran Which is an example of an antiarrhythmic? - ANSInderal Which is an example of an antiarrhythmic? - ANSInderal Which is called the "true skin"? - ANSDermis Which medication is a Bronchodilator? - ANSalbuterol (Proventil) Which medication is a Bronchodilator? - ANSalbuterol (Proventil) Which would be an example of an antihypertensive? - ANSCalan Which would be an example of an antihypertensive? - ANSCalan