INACE Pharmacology Fundamentals 4

Question 1

Which of the following is a common side effect of many narcotic pain medications that nurse aides should monitor for in residents?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

Answer

Narcotic analgesics slow gastrointestinal motility, frequently leading to constipation in residents receiving these medications.

Question 2

A resident's medication is labeled 'topical.' How is this medication administered?

Accepted Answer

Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes

Answer

Topical medications are applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes for local or systemic effects.

Question 3

What does the term 'adverse drug reaction' (ADR) refer to?

Accepted Answer

A harmful or unintended response to a medication at a normal dose

Answer

An adverse drug reaction is an unintended, harmful response that occurs at doses normally used for therapeutic purposes.

Question 4

A nurse aide finds a medication on the floor in the hallway. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the nurse and follow facility disposal protocol

Answer

Found medications must be reported immediately and disposed of according to facility protocol to prevent accidental ingestion or diversion.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct way to handle a medication error after it has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to the nurse and complete an incident report

Answer

Immediate reporting and completing an incident report ensures prompt treatment of the resident and proper documentation for safety review.

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