Question 1

Which of the following would be considered an alternative therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) A prescription drug taken but not ordered by the doctor 
B) Over-the-counter medication 
C) A herbal or natural product 
D) "One-a-day" vitamin supplements 
A) A prescription drug taken but not ordered by the doctor 
B) Over-the-counter medication 
C) A herbal or natural product 
D) "One-a-day" vitamin supplements C

Question 2

Mrs.Soon has taken a drug to take away her arthritic pain.Within one hour, she feels no pain.This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Side effect 
B) Adverse effect 
C) Therapeutic effect 
D) Normal reaction 
A) Side effect 
B) Adverse effect 
C) Therapeutic effect 
D) Normal reaction C

Question 3

What is distribution?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules into waste products 
B) The passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream 
C) The path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues at the intended site of action 
D) How a medication enters and is absorbed in the body 
A) Chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules into waste products 
B) The passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream 
C) The path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues at the intended site of action 
D) How a medication enters and is absorbed in the body C

Question 4

Tasha, a support worker, is putting medication away for her client and notices that one of the bottles has his wife's name on it.Tasha brings it to his attention and asks him if he took one from it and he replies "yes." What should Tasha do first?

Accepted Answer

A) Find out whether he is also on that medication. 
B) Check the medication administration record (MAR) for allergies. 
C) Notify your supervisor and complete an incident report. 
D) Remove the medication and assess the client for side effects. 
A) Find out whether he is also on that medication. 
B) Check the medication administration record (MAR) for allergies. 
C) Notify your supervisor and complete an incident report. 
D) Remove the medication and assess the client for side effects.

Question 5

When the client has to take a medication on an empty stomach, when should it be taken?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes after eating 
B) 1 hour before eating 
C) 1 hour after eating 
D) 30 minutes after eating. 
A) 30 minutes after eating 
B) 1 hour before eating 
C) 1 hour after eating 
D) 30 minutes after eating.

Question 6

Under what circumstances would the support worker be able to give a client an injection of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A) In an emergency, if the family of the client can teach the support worker how to do it 
B) If it is in your job description 
C) Only when you have been trained, supervised, and monitored by registered staff 
D) When caring for a client in his or her own home and you have been properly trained 
A) In an emergency, if the family of the client can teach the support worker how to do it 
B) If it is in your job description 
C) Only when you have been trained, supervised, and monitored by registered staff 
D) When caring for a client in his or her own home and you have been properly trained

Question 7

The medication Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be bought over the counter.The name acetaminophen is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Generic name 
B) Brand name 
C) Primary name 
D) Trade name 
A) Generic name 
B) Brand name 
C) Primary name 
D) Trade name

Question 8

A client applies an ointment on a rash.What kind of effect would this medication have?

Accepted Answer

A) Systemic 
B) Localized 
C) Topical 
D) Varied 
A) Systemic 
B) Localized 
C) Topical 
D) Varied

Question 9

What is an elixir?

Accepted Answer

A) Medication that is dissolved in a liquid containing alcohol or water and that contains flavouring. 
B) Medication that is in a liquid and may be labelled "Shake before using". 
C) Medication that is dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution. 
D) Medication that is held in a concentrated alcohol solution. 
A) Medication that is dissolved in a liquid containing alcohol or water and that contains flavouring. 
B) Medication that is in a liquid and may be labelled "Shake before using". 
C) Medication that is dissolved in a concentrated sugar solution. 
D) Medication that is held in a concentrated alcohol solution.

Question 10

A client has been taking an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection.She no longer has symptoms of the infection and complains that the medication has been causing diarrhea.What should the support worker tell her?

Accepted Answer

A) She should stop the medication because diarrhea could be dangerous at her age. 
B) Advise her to take the medication with food, as this might help the diarrhea. 
C) Diarrhea can be a side effect of antibiotics, but she should take all of the medication as prescribed.Then report to your supervisor. 
D) She should stop the medication because the symptoms are gone. 
A) She should stop the medication because diarrhea could be dangerous at her age. 
B) Advise her to take the medication with food, as this might help the diarrhea. 
C) Diarrhea can be a side effect of antibiotics, but she should take all of the medication as prescribed.Then report to your supervisor. 
D) She should stop the medication because the symptoms are gone.

Question 11

A client taking pain medication develops constipation.What would this reaction be called?

Accepted Answer

A) Side effect 
B) Adverse effect 
C) Therapeutic effect 
D) Normal reaction 
A) Side effect 
B) Adverse effect 
C) Therapeutic effect 
D) Normal reaction

Question 12

Assisting with medication is an important part of the support worker role.The worker must know all of the rights associated with assisting with medication.As a starting point, the worker should know there are how many rights to be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) five 
B) seven 
C) six 
D) nine 
A) five 
B) seven 
C) six 
D) nine

Question 13

How would a medication in the form of a suppository be administered?

Accepted Answer

A) The medication would be placed inside her mouth against her cheek. 
B) The medication would be injected under the skin. 
C) The medication would be placed under her tongue. 
D) The medication would be placed in her rectum. 
A) The medication would be placed inside her mouth against her cheek. 
B) The medication would be injected under the skin. 
C) The medication would be placed under her tongue. 
D) The medication would be placed in her rectum.

Question 14

What is drug synergism?

Accepted Answer

A) An unusually strong drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
B) An unusually weak drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
C) A response to a medication that occurs in addition to the intended response 
D) A response to a medication that occurs when the wrong dose was ordered 
A) An unusually strong drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
B) An unusually weak drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
C) A response to a medication that occurs in addition to the intended response 
D) A response to a medication that occurs when the wrong dose was ordered

Question 15

What does the term metabolization refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules into waste products 
B) The passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream 
C) The path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues at the intended site of action. 
D) How a medication enters and is absorbed in the body 
A) Chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules into waste products 
B) The passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream 
C) The path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues at the intended site of action. 
D) How a medication enters and is absorbed in the body

Question 16

What is drug antagonism?

Accepted Answer

A) An unusually strong drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
B) An unusually weak drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
C) A response to a medication that occurs in addition to the intended response 
D) A response to a medication that occurs when the wrong dose was ordered 
A) An unusually strong drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
B) An unusually weak drug effect when taking two or more drugs 
C) A response to a medication that occurs in addition to the intended response 
D) A response to a medication that occurs when the wrong dose was ordered

Question 17

What is absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules into waste products 
B) The passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream 
C) The path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues at the intended site of action 
D) How a medication enters and is absorbed in the body 
A) Chemical reactions that take place to convert a drug from smaller molecules into waste products 
B) The passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream 
C) The path the drug takes from the bloodstream to the body tissues at the intended site of action 
D) How a medication enters and is absorbed in the body

Question 18

Which of the following would be considered assisting a client with medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Placing two tablets in the hand of a client who is confused 
B) Pouring 20 mL of a cough syrup into a medication cup 
C) Placing the client's medication for the day into a dosette 
D) Removing the tops from medication bottles for the client 
A) Placing two tablets in the hand of a client who is confused 
B) Pouring 20 mL of a cough syrup into a medication cup 
C) Placing the client's medication for the day into a dosette 
D) Removing the tops from medication bottles for the client

Question 19

The client has been ordered a sublingual medication.How would the medication be administered?

Accepted Answer

A) The medication would be placed inside her mouth against her cheek. 
B) The medication would be injected under the skin. 
C) The medication would be placed under her tongue. 
D) The medication would be placed in her rectum. 
A) The medication would be placed inside her mouth against her cheek. 
B) The medication would be injected under the skin. 
C) The medication would be placed under her tongue. 
D) The medication would be placed in her rectum.

Question 20

Chelsea, a support worker, is planning to take her client shopping.The client needs to take a diuretic right after breakfast.When would be the best time to take him outside?

Accepted Answer

A) Right after he takes the medication 
B) Wait an hour after he has taken the medication 
C) In the evening 
D) In the early afternoon 
A) Right after he takes the medication 
B) Wait an hour after he has taken the medication 
C) In the evening 
D) In the early afternoon

Exam 43: Assisting With Medications

Which of the following would be considered an alternative therapy?

Mrs.Soon has taken a drug to take away her arthritic pain.Within one hour, she feels no pain.This is an example of which of the following?

What is distribution?

Tasha, a support worker, is putting medication away for her client and notices that one of the bottles has his wife's name on it.Tasha brings it to his attention and asks him if he took one from it and he replies "yes." What should Tasha do first?

When the client has to take a medication on an empty stomach, when should it be taken?

Under what circumstances would the support worker be able to give a client an injection of insulin?

The medication Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be bought over the counter.The name acetaminophen is which of the following?

A client applies an ointment on a rash.What kind of effect would this medication have?

What is an elixir?

A client has been taking an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection.She no longer has symptoms of the infection and complains that the medication has been causing diarrhea.What should the support worker tell her?

A client taking pain medication develops constipation.What would this reaction be called?

Assisting with medication is an important part of the support worker role.The worker must know all of the rights associated with assisting with medication.As a starting point, the worker should know there are how many rights to be considered?

How would a medication in the form of a suppository be administered?

What is drug synergism?

What does the term metabolization refer to?

What is drug antagonism?

What is absorption?

Which of the following would be considered assisting a client with medication?

The client has been ordered a sublingual medication.How would the medication be administered?

Chelsea, a support worker, is planning to take her client shopping.The client needs to take a diuretic right after breakfast.When would be the best time to take him outside?

The Role of the Support Worker

The Canadian Health Care System

Workplace Settings

Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability

Interpersonal Communication

Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision, and Delegation

Managing Stress, Time, and Problems

Ethics

Legislation: the Clients Rights and Your Rights

Caring About Culture and Diversity

Working With Clients and Their Families

Promoting Client Well-Being, Comfort, and Sleep

Medical Terminology

Client Care: Planning, Processes, Reporting, and Recording

Measuring Height, Weight, and Vital Signs

Abuse Awareness

Body Structure and Function

Growth and Development

Caring for Mothers and Infants

Caring for the Young

Caring for Older Adults

Safety

Preventing Infection

Skin Care and Prevention of Wounds

Body Mechanics: Moving, Positioning, Transferring, and Lifting the Client

Exercise and Activity

Rehabilitation Care

Nutrition and Fluids

Enteral Nutrition and Intravenous Therapy

Personal Hygiene

Grooming and Dressing

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Beds and Bed Making

Mental Health Disorders

Disorientation, Delirium, and Dementia

Common Diseases and Conditions

Developmental Disorders and Disabilities

Speech and Language Disorders

Hearing and Vision Disorders

Oxygen Needs

Home Management

Heat and Cold Applications

Working in Acute Care

End-Of-Life Care

Starting Your Career

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