MACE Observing and Reporting Effects 2

Question 1

A resident taking a diuretic medication begins to complain of muscle cramps and weakness. What electrolyte imbalance should the medication aide suspect and report?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

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Hypernatremia

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Hyperglycemia

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Hypercalcemia

Question 2

While observing a resident after administration of an antibiotic, the aide notices hives spreading across the resident's arms. This is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

An allergic reaction

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A therapeutic effect

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An expected side effect

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A toxic effect

Question 3

A resident on iron supplements reports that their stools have turned black. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document it as a normal, expected effect of iron supplementation

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Report it immediately as a sign of internal bleeding

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Withhold the next dose and notify the nurse

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Encourage more fluid intake to resolve the issue

Question 4

Which observation in a resident taking an antihypertensive medication requires the MOST urgent report to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure of 78/50 mmHg with dizziness

Answer

Blood pressure reading of 118/76 mmHg

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Mild fatigue reported by the resident

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A slight headache in the morning

Question 5

A resident taking an anticoagulant has developed unexplained bruising on both arms. The medication aide should:

Accepted Answer

Document and report the bruising to the nurse immediately

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Apply ice packs and continue medication as scheduled

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Reassure the resident that bruising is always normal with age

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Withhold the medication without consulting the nurse

Question 6

Which term describes a harmful, unintended response to a medication that occurs at a normal therapeutic dose?

Accepted Answer

Adverse drug reaction

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Therapeutic effect

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Placebo effect

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Drug tolerance

Question 7

A resident receiving a narcotic analgesic has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. The medication aide should:

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the nurse immediately

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Continue monitoring and reassess in one hour

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Encourage the resident to breathe deeply and recheck

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Administer the next scheduled dose as ordered