MACE Pharmaceutical Knowledge 5

Question 1

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes by stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Glipizide (a sulfonylurea)

Answer

Sulfonylureas like glipizide stimulate the pancreatic beta cells to release more insulin.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'black box warning' on a medication package insert?

Accepted Answer

To alert healthcare providers to serious or life-threatening risks associated with the drug

Answer

A black box warning is the FDA's strongest safety warning, indicating serious or potentially fatal risks that require careful monitoring.

Question 3

A resident is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) 70 mg weekly. What special instruction must be followed after administration?

Accepted Answer

Resident must remain upright and not eat or drink (except water) for at least 30 minutes

Answer

Alendronate must be taken with plain water on an empty stomach, and the resident must remain upright for at least 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation.

Question 4

Which of the following describes a 'drug-food interaction' that medication aides should know about with MAOIs?

Accepted Answer

Tyramine-rich foods like aged cheese and cured meats can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis

Answer

MAOIs inhibit the enzyme that breaks down tyramine; eating tyramine-rich foods can cause a sudden, severe hypertensive crisis.

Question 5

When administering eye drops to a resident, where should the drop be placed?

Accepted Answer

In the lower conjunctival sac (pocket) while the resident looks up

Answer

Eye drops should be instilled into the lower conjunctival sac to allow the medication to spread across the eye without touching the cornea.

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MACE Pharmaceutical Knowledge 5