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QMA IVYTECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Question 1: Pharmacology is the study of
CORRECT ANSWER : Medications and their effect on the body
Question 2: Mrs. Johnson's Glucophage is ordered bid. She
should receive this medication:
CORRECT ANSWER : The abbreviation for two times a day is
bid
Question 3: To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given:
CORRECT ANSWER : Pilocar is classified as a miotic which
decreases eye pressure and is used to treat glaucoma
Question 4: Adverse effects of Vasotec include:
CORRECT ANSWER : Adverse effects of Vasotec include
hypotension, persistent dry tickling non-productive cough, nausea, and vomiting
Question 5: To prepare Mrs. Johnson's medication for
administration through the G-TUBE, you should:
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CORRECT ANSWER : When administering medication via G-
TUBE, tablets should be crushed and diluted in liquid.
Question 6: When administering Mrs. Johnson's Pilocar, you
should:
CORRECT ANSWER : Pilocar is an eye drop and is placed
inside the lower lid with the tip of the bottle without touching the eye.
Question 7: You document Mrs. Johnson's medications:
CORRECT ANSWER : It is very important that documentation
be entered accurately and immediately after the administration of any medication.
Question 8: Mrs. Johnson is comatose. To provide oral care, you
should position her in:
CORRECT ANSWER : Lateral position means placing the
resident on her side. This position allows for gravity drainage and prevents the resident from choking on secretions and aspirating fluids into the lungs.
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Question 9: Mrs. Johnson has a minor skin tear. Before applying
a transparent dressing, you should:
CORRECT ANSWER : If a layer of skin is torn, but still
attached, replace the skin over the wound, covering as much of the original surface as possible. Apply a transparent dressing.
Question 10: Mrs. Johnson has glaucoma, which affects her:
CORRECT ANSWER : Glaucoma is a disorder affecting the
eyes causing increased pressure within the eye.
Question 11: Most medications are excreted by the:
CORRECT ANSWER : Most oral and parenteral medications are
excreted by the kidneys through the urine.
Question 12: Mr. Carson's medications are ordered po. This
means you will administer his medications:
CORRECT ANSWER : The abbreviation for by mouth/orally is
po.
Question 13: Which of Mr. Carson's medications is an
anticonvulsant:
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CORRECT ANSWER : Depakene is an anticonvulsant used to
stop or prevent seizures.
Question 14: Adverse effects of Voltaren include:
CORRECT ANSWER : Adverse effects of Voltaren include
gastrointestinal bleeding
Question 15: When preparing Mr. Carson's Bactrim suspension,
you should:
CORRECT ANSWER : A suspension is a fluid mixture that
needs to be shaken before pouring due to its tendency to separate after a short period of time.
Question 16: You know Voltaren:
CORRECT ANSWER : Nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory agents
(NSAIDS) such as Voltaren may be better tolerated with food.
Question 17: The nurse asks you to fill in blanks on Mr.
Carson's medication administration record. You should:
CORRECT ANSWER : The person who administers the
medication is the only one who may document that the medication was given.