If an individual is going on an outing or activity that would make him/her miss a medication, you, as the authorized direct care staff person assigned to administer the medications to this individual will:

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Question 1 of 5

If an individual is going on an outing or activity that would make him/her miss a medication, you, as the authorized direct care staff person assigned to administer the medications to this individual will:

A. take the individual’s Medication Administration Record (MAR) and labeled medication vial/bubble pack with you to give the medication as scheduled. B. make a note on the MAR that the person is on an outing/activity and skip the dose. C. change the schedule on the MAR so the person can take it when he/she returns from the outing/activity. D. give the medication just before you leave on the outing and watch the individual closely.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Medications used for hypertension include:

A. Aminophylline. B. Ziprasidone (Geodon). C. Ibuprofen (Tylenol) D. Quinapril (Accupril)

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) is used for mental depression. It is important to:

A. avoid sweets for a couple of hours after taking the medication. B. NOT restrict dietary salt intake. C. avoid excessive sun exposure. D. administer the lithium an hour before or two hours after a meal.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Bulk-forming' laxatives are used to prevent or treat constipation. Which of the following special instructions are necessary to increase the effectiveness of 'Bulk-forming' laxatives?

A. Take with meals. B. Take at least two hours after meals. C. Take with plenty of fluid (water). D. Take at bedtime.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Topical medications are stored:

A. with the oral medications. B. separately from oral medications. C. in a refrigerator. D. in a double locked cabinet.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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