What is the difference between q6h and qid?

q6h is specific about the interval between doses, qid is not

What is the difference between id and sc (sq)?

id meds are given intra-dermally, sc meds sub-cutaneously

You take a blood pressure on a patient's left arm. Result: 114/78. what should you do next?

Document the results with the rest of the vitals, give to MD

If a patient is laying on the exam table in semi-fowler's position, he/she is

on his/her back with the head of the table raised 45 degrees

What is the difference between sl and po?

po meds are swallowed, sl meds dissolve under the tongue

What does a steroid inhaler do?

anti-inflammatory spray that reduces inflammation long term

Which of the following is not a form of dialysis

intermittent positive pressure dialysis

What does a bronchodilator med do?

widens the bronchi to relieve asthma

Which of these represents the correct order of the draw

blue, red, gold, green, lavender

2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 bladder, 1 urethra

You enter an exam room and find an unresponsive patient. What should you do next?

Yell for help, check pulse/respiration

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1
What does an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug do?
reduces pain and inflammation
all of the above
reduces fever
may cause ulcers and promote bleeding
2
Which of the following does not require venipuncture?
blood glucose level
thyroid stimulating hormone level
liver function test
complete blood count with differential
3
All of the following are steps in taking blood pressure except
inflate the cuff to 220mm/hg
place the stethoscope bell over the brachial artery
Explain the procedure to the patient
Place the cuff around the patient's upper arm
4
What is a cholecystectomy?
visual exam of the gallbladder
visual exam of the bladder
gallbladder removal
visual exam of the colon
5
SC (SQ) injections can be given at all but which site?
left lower abdomen
forearm
right lower abdomen
back of upper arm
6
If a patient is laying supine on the exam table, he/she is laying on his/her
right side
abdomen
none. Patient is sitting up
back
7
Temperature can be taken
rectally
Orally
temporally
all of the above
8
Which brain structure controls temperature, thirst, hunger, emotional response, and sleep?
pons
medulla oblongata
thymus
hypothalamus
9
What does anti-convulsive medication do
Reduces vulvar swelling
loop diuretic
prevents seizures
prevents muscle spasms
10
What does an opioid medication do?
reduces perception of pain
all of the above
depresses the medulla oblongata reducing respiration rate
decreases GI motility causing constipation
11
What is the difference between q6h and qid?
there is no difference
q6h is specific about the interval between doses, qid is not
qid is specific about the interval between doses, q6h is not
not enough information to make the determination
12
Anti-pyretic medication:
alleviates bladder spasms and associated pain
reduces inflammation
reduces itching
reduces fever
13
qhs stands for
every 4 hours
4 times per day
every hour snack
every hour of sleep (bedtime)
14
You take a right ear otic temperature. Result: 103.7F. What should you do next?
Apply cooling measures
Inform the provider
Put a mask on. That patient's sick!
retake the otic temperature in the armpit
15
What is a colposcopy?
visual exam of the colon
bladder palpation
visual exam of the cervix
visualization of the uterus
16
What does anti-hypertensive medication do?
treats stress related tension headaches
reduces blood pressure
treats low blood pressure
reduces hyperactivity/restless leg
17
Images and visual data are processed in the
one hour photo
occipital lobe
cerebellum
temporal lobe
18
A colonoscopy
Is an outpatient procedure
visualizes the large intestine and collects biopsies
requires sedation and anesthesia
all of the above
19
Order: Depakote 500mg p.o. b.i.d. The patient will take the med by _____, __ times per day.
orally, 4
mouth, 3
mouth, 2
sublingual, 1
20
tid means
3 times per day
Take Intra-Dermal
Tide pod Ingestion is Dumb
core temperature
21
What is the difference between id and sc (sq)?
id is intra-uterine device, sc is a safe contraceptive
id meds are given intra-dermally, sc meds sub-cutaneously
ID is Idaho, SC is South Carolina....duh!
id is a form of verification, sc is a social security card
22
What pathologic condition results in elevated blood pressure?
hyperglycemia
hypoxia
hypertension
hydrocephalus
23
If a patient is laying in the Sims position on the exam table, he/she is laying on his/her
back with legs up, feet in stirrups
right side
left side
back
24
The touch, spatial sense, and navigator centers of the brain are located in the ________ lobe.
pons
temporal lobe
pituitary gland
parietal lobe
25
If a patient is laying prone on the exam table, he/she is laying on his/her
back
stomach
left side
right side
26
The MD ordered Atenolol 50mg po now for your patient. What should you do prior to giving it?
Verify the 7 rights
all of the above
Take bp and pulse. Hold if bp <90/60 or pulse <60.
Provide patient education and ensure consent is obtained
27
Which of the following is not a site to obtain a pulse?
carotid
right lower outer quadrant
radial
apical
28
You take a blood pressure on a patient’s left arm. Results: 172/88. What should you do next?
Inform the patient of the results and encourage diet changes
Retake on the right arm
Record the results, place in the box outside the exam room
Notify the provider immediately
29
Anti-emetic medication
reduces diarrhea
reduces vomiting
stops bleeding
induces vomiting
30
q6h means
6 times daily
none of the above
every 6 hours
4 times daily
31
Site options for im medications include
dorsogluteal
back of the arm
abdomen
antecubital
32
What brain structure is responsible for higher intellectual functioning?
cerebellum
parietal lobe
ventricles
frontal lobe
33
Which of the following is not a reason to immediately notify the provider
high on drugs
high blood pressure
none of the above
high fever
34
antipruritic medication:
reduces facial tics associated with Bell's Palsy
reduces itching
reverses the effects of opioid overdose
contains prune juice, a powerful laxative
35
You take a blood pressure on a patient's left arm. Result: 114/78. what should you do next?
Tell the patient to reduce sodium intake
Immediately notify MD
Call 911
Document the results with the rest of the vitals, give to MD
36
What pathologic condition results in irreversible scarring of the liver?
mastication
micturition
cirrhosis
cholelithiasis
37
If a patient is laying on the exam table in semi-fowler's position, he/she is
laying on the left side
on his/her stomach
on his/her back with the head of the table raised 45 degrees
sitting on the edge of the exam table with legs dangling
38
Medication "as needed" is written as
qhs
bid
prn
qid
39
What is the difference between sl and po?
po meds are swallowed, sl meds are inserted rectally
po mail is processed at a Post Office, sl mail at a SubLet
po meds are given Per Order, sl meds are taken as needed
po meds are swallowed, sl meds dissolve under the tongue
40
What does a steroid inhaler do?
anti-inflammatory spray that reduces inflammation long term
Reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
widens bronchi to immediately stop an asthma attack
increases muscle mass in post trauma rehab
41
Which of the following is not a form of dialysis
intermittent positive pressure dialysis
peritoneal dialysis
at home hemodialysis
in patient hemodialysis
42
Elevated blood sugar is symptomatic of what pathological condition?
hepatitis C
diabetes
hypertension
renal failure
43
Which brain structure is responsible for interpreting sound and comprehending speech?
Pituitary gland
Medulla oblongata
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
44
What does a bronchodilator med do?
Increases highway safety (drive Bronco, die later)
widens the bronchi to relieve asthma
Widens pupils to facilitate visualization of the retina
Constricts bronchi to relieve asthma
45
Which of these represents the correct order of the draw
lavender, blue, red, gold, green
blue, red, gold, green, lavender
red, gold, green, blue, lavender
lavender, red, gold, green, blue
46
Which of the following is not a type of fracture?
Colles
complex
Greenstick
compound
47
You have
1 kidney, 2 ureters, 1 bladder, 1 urethra
2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 2 bladders, 1 urethra
2 bladders, 2 urethras, 1 kidney, 1 ureter
2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 bladder, 1 urethra
48
The following medication is given subcutaneously
aspirin
fluvirin
fbs (fasting blood sugar)
insulin
49
You enter an exam room and find an unresponsive patient. What should you do next?
Leave. Who needs this kind of pressure on a Monday?
Yell for help, check pulse/respiration
Administer Narcan stat
Start CPR
50
__________ usually requires dialysis and/or transplant.
congestive heart failure
end stage renal failure
prostate cancer
cirrhosis of the liver
51
What does anti-spasmodic medication do?
reduces inflammation in the lower back
reduces hyperactivity is spastic, nerdy children
reduces muscle spasms
reduces the likelihood of seizures
52
What does insulin do?
increases metabolism to lower blood sugar
reduces blood glucose levels by helping your body use sugar
increases pancreatic alpha cell activity
increases pancreatic beta cell activity
53
What pathologic condition results in increased intraocular pressure?
brain freeze
glaucoma
diabetic retinopathy
myopia
54
Stool softeners
decrease GI motility
dilate the colon
soften the stool.....duh!
remove intestinal blockage

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