MACE Pharmacology 2

Question 1

A resident is prescribed warfarin. Which food should the nursing assistant advise the resident to keep consistent in their diet?

Accepted Answer

Leafy green vegetables

Answer

Leafy greens are high in vitamin K, which counteracts warfarin, so intake must remain consistent to maintain stable anticoagulation.

Question 2

Which route of medication administration bypasses the digestive system entirely?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Intravenous (IV) administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, completely bypassing the GI tract.

Question 3

A resident refuses their scheduled medication. What is the FIRST action the nursing assistant should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse medications; the CNA must document the refusal and promptly notify the nurse.

Question 4

Which term describes an unexpected, harmful reaction to a medication that is not related to the drug's known side effects?

Accepted Answer

Idiosyncratic reaction

Answer

An idiosyncratic reaction is an abnormal, unpredictable response to a drug that differs from the expected pharmacological effect.

Question 5

When a medication is described as having a 'narrow therapeutic index,' this means:

Accepted Answer

There is a small difference between an effective dose and a toxic dose

Answer

A narrow therapeutic index means the effective dose and the toxic dose are very close, requiring careful monitoring.

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