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Medication/Diabetes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A device to measure blood sugar is called a | glucometer |
| What does a doctor's order to administer medication SL mean? | Sublingual |
| A drug that dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure by making the vessels larger, and causes the heart to pump less forcefully is defined as what type of medication? | Vasodialator |
| A drug that increases the function of kidneys and stimulates the flow of urine? | Diuretic |
| A person takes a new medication, then 3 hours later he breaks out in a rash. What most likely caused the rash? | Allergic Reaction |
| A signature is required by the _______ for a manager or caregiver to fill medisets. | PCP |
| A term used to describe how much medication or how many units are to be taken at any time | Dose |
| Acetaminophen is the brand/trade/generic name for what medication? | Tylenol |
| What agency punishes controlled substance violators? | DEA |
| Always check the medication sheet before giving insulin because the | Dosage may have changed |
| An individual suffers from arthritis and has taken too much aspirin. What will the individual suffer from as a result from taking too much aspirin? | ringing in ears |
| Taking prednisone can cause | Adrenal insufficiency |
| An infection that affects only one body part or organ is called a(an) | Localized |
| An order for Colace QD would require that you administer this medication to a resident how many times? | Everyday |
| What does Antacids such as Maalox do?> | interferes with medication absorption |
| Antitussive meds are for | Coughing |
| Bi-polar Disorder, is often marked by extremes in mood, it is also called, | Manic depression |
| CDC is an agency that controls | Disease |
| The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. Stimulating a disease of the CNS means | attention deficit disorder |
| What are Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) symptoms? | Edema, fatigue, shortness of breath |
| Coumadin is medication to | decrease blood clot |
| Decongestant is a medicine that relieves | shrink mucous membrane |
| Digoxin is a medication to help the heart beat stronger, it must be administered by | taking the apical pulse for 60 seconds before administration |
| Dilantin is a medication for seizures. What should be monitored if a resident is taking this medication? | blood concentration |
| Drowsiness is a side effect of taking | antihistamine |
| If a liquid medication comes with its own dropper and is used as a cap as well, you can squeeze excess meds into | The meds container |
| Many drugs have other known actions besides the primary or intended one. These actions are called secondary actions or | Side Effects |
| Medications have both a generic name and a trade name. The generic name is the name given by the federal government or chemical name to a drug. ________ is the name given by the manufacturer to a medication | Brand Name |
| Medications leave the body through the kidneys and large intestines. This is called __________________. | Excretion |
| Missed dosage of Dilantin medication can trigger | Seizures |
| The units on a filled syringe should be measured | where the black line of the plunger meets the barrel |
| Three symptoms that indicate the resident needs to be tested for diabetes are: | Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphasia |
| "Perfect glycemic control" would mean that glucose levels were always considered normal. Which of the following is considered the normal glucose range? | 70–130 mg/dl |
| A fasting blood glucose test level of _________________ indicates prediabetes. | 100 mg/dl to 125 mg/dl |
| What are common symptoms of diabetes? | Thirsty and urination |
| High blood sugar is a sign of __________ | Diabetes |
| High sugar or person with diabetes is in greater risk of damaging what system in the body>? | Circulatory System |
| How many hours should a resident with diabetes fast for, prior to taking their blood sugar level? | 8 hours |
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