CCMA Pharmacology and Medications 5

Question 1

A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for chest pain. Which instruction is most important to teach the patient?

Accepted Answer

Place the tablet under the tongue and allow it to dissolve

Answer

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets must be placed under the tongue to dissolve, allowing rapid absorption through the sublingual mucosa.

Question 2

Which of the following medications is classified as an NSAID?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

Answer

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation.

Question 3

When transcribing a medication order, a medical assistant notices the dose is written as '1.0 mg' instead of '1 mg.' This trailing zero is considered dangerous because:

Accepted Answer

It looks like 10 mg if the decimal point is missed

Answer

A trailing zero (1.0 mg) can be misread as 10 mg if the decimal point is overlooked, which is a tenfold overdose risk.

Question 4

A patient is taking an ACE inhibitor and develops a persistent dry cough. The medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Document the symptom and notify the provider

Answer

A persistent dry cough is a well-known side effect of ACE inhibitors; the medical assistant should document it and report it to the provider for possible medication change.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a beta-blocker medication?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart failure.

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CCMA Pharmacology and Medications 5