AZ Certified Caregiver Exam Practice with correct Answers

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Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - ANSWER Gout Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting r... edder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you explain that: - ANSWER b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as it heals The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should you administer? - ANSWER d. 2 tablets The Physician orders 500mg methocarbamol (Robaxin) by mouth. The prescription came in 1500mg tablets. What should you administer? - ANSWER a. no tablets Nitrofurantoin is another name for furadantine and is an antibiotic to treat - ANSWER d. urinary tract infection Which of the following will best protects you from sharps exposure? - ANSWER a. Never recap used needles or lancets ______________________ is defined as a substantial psychological, social, and occupational disability in which an individual experiences a significant change in usual functioning. - ANSWER a. Dysthymia The individual who responds best to oral hypoglycemic medication is - ANSWER a. over 40 years of age and has had diabetes more than 5 years The proper way to dispose of a tablet that has fallen on the floor in an individual's room is - ANSWER c. Follow the facility policy that is in place for contaminated medications When giving a rectal suppository, place the - ANSWER c. Individual on their left side with their upper knee flexed. A disease characterized by a decreased blood flow to the heart, due to arteries narrowed by accumulated cholesterol and lipids, is known as - ANSWER d. Coronary Artery Disease Mr. Lincoln has an order for Xanax 0.25mg by mouth at bedtime. He asks that it be administered every morning with his breakfast, this is an example of - ANSWER d. Right medication - wrong time Corticosteroids are prescribed for many conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory, and eye conditions. Corticosteroids are used for their - ANSWER d. anti-inflammatory actions An individual who has been receiving prednisone for six months and has an order to discontinue the medication today. You question the nurse about this because discontinuation may - ANSWER d. Cause adrenal insufficiency Otic medications are used for - ANSWER c. Ear pain Medications that are labeled by their chemical name are considered - ANSWER b. Generic Which one of the following should be included in a report of a medication occurrence? - ANSWER c. Medication involved Which of the following is considered true in regards to injecting insulin? - ANSWER d. Rotate injection sites everyday Ms. Larsen has a regular scheduled oral meperidine (Demerol, an opioid medication) due at 9am. The nurse has directed you to administer Ms. Larsen's 9am medications. Which of the following is the correct action? - ANSWER c. Administer the meperidine to Ms. Larsen and document on the MAR and controlled substance log When administering bulk-forming laxatives to an individual, it should be mixed in at least - ANSWER b. 8 ounces An acceptable route for a certified caregiver to administer medication is - ANSWER c. Ophthalmic (eye) Medication policies and procedures must include - ANSWER a. procedures to resident's refusal of medication If the resident's family brings in a sealed OTC medication, then the certified staff may administer the OTC when: - ANSWER a. The Physician/Provider writes the order A person can't breathe or is unconscious. What should you do? - ANSWER c. Call an ambulance because it is considered an emergency Mrs. Reed's flexiril (muscle relaxant) dose was ordered to be given at hs (hours of sleep). It would be a medication administration error if the dose was given at - ANSWER a. 7 am Which of the following must be included in a report of a medication occurrence - ANSWER c. Name of the person who made the error A caregiver with training in insulin administration may - ANSWER b. Administer insulin to a stable diabetic A Pharmacy label includes the - ANSWER c. medication name The Physician orders 500mg of amoxicillin to be given in an oral suspension. The unit dose is 250mg per 5 ml. What should you administer? Select one: - ANSWER c. 10 ml Water soluble vitamins include - ANSWER c. Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Niacin The first action you take if you accidentally prick your finger with a used lancet is to - ANSWER d. Wash the area with soap and water Antihypertensives are used to - ANSWER d. Decrease blood pressure Faxed orders from doctors are considered preferable to telephone orders because - ANSWER a. Faxed orders include the doctor's signature Jose's doctor's order reads Lorazepam 1mg in the morning and at 4pm, then 3mg at bedtime. At 8am you give Lorazepam 4mg. What is the first thing you should do? - ANSWER c. Immediately call the facility manager and report The form used to document the administration of medication is the - ANSWER c. Medication administration record A resident has been receiving 5mg of prednisone (Deltasone) 3x a day by mouth for the last 4 weeks. Today the resident is ordered by the PCP (Primary Care Physician) to receive 2.5 mg of prednisone 3x a day by mouth for 2 weeks. Which of the following is the correct course of action? - ANSWER b. Administer as ordered A condition that may be treated with iron supplement is - ANSWER a. Anemia The administration of medications must be documented: - ANSWER b. Immediately after administering the medication Schedule II medications are also called - ANSWER b. Controlled substances When getting an over-the-counter medication from the medication cabinet, you notice that a significant amount of medication is missing. Which of the following is the best course of action? - ANSWER c. Report the medication loss to the manager When individuals want to know what their medications are for, the certified staff should tell them they - ANSWER c. Have a right to know what the medication is for When you report an individual's refusal to take a medication, you are protecting the - ANSWER b. Individual Where do you find information about an unfamiliar medication? - ANSWER In a drug reference manual Which of the following is known to have a high potential for abuse? - ANSWER a. Controlled substances Quality control checks are performed on glucometers to ensure that the - ANSWER d. Readings are accurate for each individual Medication errors should be - ANSWER b. Documented When you discuss an individual's medical condition, medications, or treatment with anyone outside your facility or with other individuals, you are violating the - ANSWER d. individual's right to confidentiality A controlled substance may be administered by the certified staff after - ANSWER a. Proper documentation is provided A medication occurrence exists when - ANSWER c. the medication is given two hours after its scheduled time After an individual receives nose drops, the individual should be instructed to - ANSWER a. Slightly tilt their head back Which one of the following medication types could be habit forming? - ANSWER b. Pain medications Residents have a right to know about - ANSWER c. Their medications Residents receiving antihistamines should be monitored for - ANSWER c. Falls One of the side effects of Haloperidol or Haldol is - ANSWER b. muscle spasm of the face You should notify a manager/designee when a medication - ANSWER b. Is missing from the package An individual has an order for one Vicodin (hydrocodone) tablet to be administered at 9pm each night. Where will find this medication? - ANSWER c. In the scheduled medication lock box A resident's family asks if you can administer an herbal preparation they bought from a health food store. What should you do? - ANSWER b. Call the manager and have the family speak to the manager Which of the following statements is true in regards to administering digoxin? - ANSWER d. Take the apical pulse for 60 seconds before administration Primary strategies for prevention of infection transmitted through blood, body fluid, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes are called _________________________________. - ANSWER c. Standard precautions Which of the following correctly lists three ways to identify the "right individual" before you assist with medications? - ANSWER b. Ask the individual her name, ask a coworker to verify her name, check the individual's photo in her chart You are allowed to change a prescription label - ANSWER c. Never change a prescription label A used lancet is best discarded in - ANSWER a. A sharps container An individual receiving phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure would need monitoring of - ANSWER d. Blood concentration What should you do if Mary started complaining of dizziness after you administered an anti hypertensive (high blood pressure) medication? - ANSWER c. Report the dizziness Which of the following is not allowed to be administered by a Caregiver? - ANSWER d. An antibiotic cream applied to an open wound One of the medications for Parkinson disease, that produces neurons is called ________________________. - ANSWER c. Dopamine When putting pills into a medi-set which of the following do you not need? - ANSWER d. The Doctor's order One of your residents is refusing her routine medications. What should you do? - ANSWER b. explain the need to the medication Coumadin is a medication used to: - ANSWER c. decrease blood clots The side effect of anti-psychotic medication - ANSWER d. urinary retention osteoporosis usually affects - ANSWER d. female gender with low intake of milk Soma or Robaxin medication is for - ANSWER d. muscle relaxants The medical terminology used when someone repeats a phrase or action over and over is called - ANSWER a. perservation The lack of proper blood supply can lead to - ANSWER a. stroke b. dementia c. myocardial infarction (leads to heart attacks) A common factor for heart disease is - ANSWER b. hypotension A device to measure blood sugar is called - ANSWER a. glucometer Non-narcotic medications are usually used to treat - ANSWER c. mild pain A fasting blood glucose test level of _________________ indicates prediabetes. - ANSWER d. 100 mg/dl to 125 mg/dl Medications are divided into classifications depending upon - ANSWER a. how they are administered [Show More]

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