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Medication/Diabetes
Question | Answer |
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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 |