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MED 159
Homework Quiz 43+53
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which progressive eye disease causes a loss of vision in the center of an image, while peripheral vision remains intact? | macular degeneration |
| In which disorder do misaligned or unbalanced eye muscles cause the eyes to appear to be looking in two different directions? | strabismus |
| Which condition, commonly called lazy eye, occurs when a child does not use one eye regularly and the eye becomes “lazy’ and the brain tends to ignore what the lazy eye sees? | amblyopia |
| A common eye disorder that develops with age and results in the loss of lens elasticity, causing difficulty seeing objects close up, is ________blank. | presbyopia |
| Cloudy, opaque areas on the lens that prevent light from going through the lens are ________blank. | cataracts |
| Which of the following can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection? | conjunctivitis |
| Which of the following is indicated by an increase in intraocular pressure caused by a buildup of aqueous humor in the anterior chamber and can result in loss of vision and possible blindness. | glaucoma |
| The Snellen letter chart is commonly used to test for ________blank. | myopia |
| The Jaeger chart is used to test for ________blank. | near vision |
| Testing for which of the following can detect cataracts or problems of the retina even before the sharpness of the patient's vision is impaired? | contrast sensitivity |
| Illustrations containing numbers or symbols made up of colored dots that appear among other colored dots are used to test for ________blank. | color blindness |
| Which of the following is a disturbance in the equilibrium characterized by vertigo and tinnitus? | Ménière's disease |
| An ophthalmologist measures intraocular pressure with the aid of a(n) ________blank. | tonometer |
| Which eye disorder is a chronic inflammation of the edges of the eyelid and is characterized by red, swollen eyelids with scaling or crusting? | blepharitis |
| Symptoms of retinal detachment include ________blank. | flashes of light or floating black shapes and progressively blurred vision |
| Which of the following are common refractive disorders? | myopia and hyperopia |
| Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved? | astigmatism |
| Which eye disorder can result from either an injury or infection and is treated with an antibiotic? | corneal ulcer |
| Which ear disorder is the result of injury from a sharp object, an explosion, a sudden change in air pressure, or severe middle ear infection (otitis media)? | ruptured eardrum |
| A common disorder of the inner ear that is caused by increased fluid in the labyrinth and produces symptoms of vertigo and tinnitus is ________blank. | Ménière's disease |
| Ringing in the ears is called ________blank. | tinnitus |
| In which ear disorder does the patient complain that the room appears to spin, causing dizziness, and the sensation is exacerbated by any movement, sometimes to the point of nausea and vomiting? | labyrinthitis |
| Which of the following is a type of sensorineural hearing loss and the most common form of hearing loss in older adults? | presbycusis |
| Which of these would the medical assistant be responsible for when preparing a patient for an eye examination? | checking visual acuity |
| Which of the following is used to test for distance vision? | Snellen chart |
| What is the commonly used test for near vision? | Jaeger chart |
| Which of the following is used to test color vision? | Ishihara book |
| Which of the following instructions is accurate when performing a visual acuity test using the Snellen letter chart? | Stand with heels at the 20-foot mark |
| Which of the following actions helps prevent systemic absorption of a topical medication used in the eye? | applying pressure just below the inner corner of the eye |
| If the audiometer is adjusted to increase the frequency, the sound produced by the audiometer will become ________blank. | higher-pitched |
| If the audiometer is adjusted to increase the decibel level, the sound produced by the audiometer will become ________blank. | louder |
| An external hordeolum, which is the result of an eyelash follicle infection, is commonly known as ________blank. | sty |
| A friend has offered to take her to the medical office. To which of the following specialists should her friend take her? | ophthalmologist |
| A drooping of the upper eyelid due to damage to the muscle that raises the eyelid is known as ________blank. | ptosis |
| Fran is in the medical office because of a painful swelling at the edge of her eye. The practitioner examines it and tells her it is a sty. Which of the following statements might you include in your patient education for Fran? | "Applying warm, moist compresses may help the sty drain sooner." |
| Which of the following statements about conjunctivitis is not true? | It is a condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye |
| Which of the following actions can you take to help make sure Mr. Henderson understands the questions you ask during the interview? | face the patient while speaking to him |
| Which of the following is not a measure that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of a child having an ear infection? | bottle feeding in a horizontal position |
| Which of the following is not a possible symptom of an ear infection in a young child? | vomiting |
| An inflammation of the tract in the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is called ________blank. | uveitis |
| In which hearing test does the practitioner strike a tuning fork on a hard surface to produce a sound and places the tuning fork in the middle of the patient’s forehead to determine if the patient has conductive or sensorineural hearing loss? | Weber |
| Which of the following is a general rule for medication administration? | Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer |
| Which of the following is included when administering a medication according to the "rights" of medication administration? | Read the medication label on the container three times |
| Which of the following is included when administering a liquid medication? | Hold the medicine at eye level, with the palm over the label, and pour the correct amount of the medication |
| Which of the following is included when administering a capsule orally? | Tap the correct number of capsules into the cap of the container |
| In which of the following methods of medication administration are medications placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract? | buccal |
| Medications administered sublingually are ________blank. | placed under the tongue |
| Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a medication sublingually? | Do not eat until after the medication has dissolved |
| Which medication is used to treat an anaphylactic reaction to a medication? | epinephrine |
| Which of these needles has the smallest diameter? | 25-gauge |
| The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection? | 1 to 1½ inches |
| Which medication is administered in syringes calibrated in units, commonly 50 U or 100 U, that have permanently attached needles and no dead space? | insulin |
| In which method of parenteral medication administration is the medication injected within the upper layers of the skin? | intradermal |
| A medication that is administered subcutaneously is ________blank. | injected into the fatty tissue under the skin |
| A medication that is administered intramuscularly is ________blank. | injected into a muscle |
| In which method of parenteral medication administration is the drug injected directly into the vein? | intravenous |
| Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile? | ampule |
| Which of the following are common sites for intradermal injections? | forearm and back |
| Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle? | vial |
| Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following? | allergy or TB test |
| Which method of parenteral medication administration calls for pulling the skin and subcutaneous tissue to the side before inserting the needle at the site? | Z-track |
| Which of the following medications is given by Z-track? | Imferon |
| Of all the medication administration methods, which one is the most rapid-acting and produces the most immediate effect? | intravenous |
| Which of the following is included when reconstituting and drawing a medication for injection? | Puncture the diaphragm of the vial of diluent with the needle and inject the air into the vial |
| Which of the following would you include when giving a subcutaneous injection? | Hold the needle and syringe at a 45 to 90 degree angle to the skin |
| Which method of medication administration requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug? | urethral |
| Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository? | Insert the applicator 2 inches into the vagina and angled toward the sacrum |
| Which of the following would you include when administering a retention enema? | Cover and apply pressure to the anus for 20 seconds to stifle the patient's urge to defecate |
| Which medication interaction occurs when a patient takes both acetaminophen and codeine? | The effect of both medications is increased, causing a beneficial effect |
| A medication that is given intravenously is ________blank. | injected or infused into a vein |
| What should the medical assistant tell the patient about interactions? | Drug-drug interactions can lead to adverse reactions |
| Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do? | Readminister the entire dose after Carrie becomes calm |
| Which of the following is correct about medication documentation? | document immediately after administering the medication to the patient |
| According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication? | Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times |
| When charting medication administration, which of the following is correct? | All chart entries must be factual, accurate, complete, current, organized, and confidential |
| Which of the following patients would require special consideration related to medication administration? | a 75-year-old gentleman with early Alzheimer's |
| Medications administered via the intravenous route are absorbed within ________blank. | 15 to 30 seconds |
| Gina is in the office for her second shot, but she dreads getting the shot because the first one not only hurt, but also caused significant skin irritation. Which of the following would be the best response to Gina’s concerns? | Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritation |
| A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this? | right to know |
| While having the discussion, she opened the medication container and poured the dose and gave it to the intended patient. When she returned to the cassette, she realized she gave the wrong medication. What did she neglect to do? | She neglected to perform the three checks of medication administration |
| When should a patient's medication list be updated? | at every office visit |
| You place the prepared injection in a drawer and lock it, then leave the room. When you return, Mrs. White is still waiting patiently. What should you do next? | Check the order and the injection again, and then administer the injection |
| You are providing patient education on a medication for an 11-year-old boy. You should direct your teaching to ________blank. | the boy and his parents |
| Which of the following methods could you use to ensure that a child swallows a liquid medication? | Gently hold the child's mouth closed |
| Which of the following actions can help reduce a child's anxiety when you give the child an injection? | Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection |
| Which of the following might result in a drug interaction that can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis, possibly leading to stroke or death? | MAO inhibitor and aged cheese |
| When medications are mixed and dissolved into a solution and administered by a slow drip into a vein, the administration is known by which of the following terms? | infusion |
| When administering oral medications to pediatric patients, the medical assistant will use a ________blank spoon or dropper to measure the ordered dose. | calibrated |
| If you administer an incorrect medication, what should you do FIRST? | Report it to the licensed practitioner |
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