MACE Pharmacology 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which medication classification is used to treat bacterial infections?
- Antivirals
- Antibiotics (Correct answer)
- Antifungals
- Antiparasitics
Correct answer: Antibiotics
Antibiotics are drugs specifically designed to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Question 2: A resident is prescribed a hypoglycemic agent. The CNA should watch for which sign of a potential complication?
- Increased urination
- Shakiness, sweating, and confusion (Correct answer)
- Redness and swelling at an injection site
- Constipation
Correct answer: Shakiness, sweating, and confusion
Shakiness, sweating, and confusion are classic signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), a serious complication of glucose-lowering medications.
Question 3: What is the meaning of the medication abbreviation 'BID'?
- Once a day
- Twice a day (Correct answer)
- Three times a day
- Four times a day
Correct answer: Twice a day
BID stands for 'bis in die,' the Latin term meaning twice per day.
Question 4: A resident is on a medication that requires the CNA to monitor fluid intake and output. Which drug class MOST commonly requires this monitoring?
- Analgesics
- Diuretics (Correct answer)
- Antacids
- Vitamins
Correct answer: Diuretics
Diuretics increase urine output significantly, making accurate fluid balance monitoring essential to prevent dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
Question 5: Which of the following is a correct principle regarding medication storage?
- Store all medications in the bathroom due to easy access
- Keep medications in a locked area at the proper temperature (Correct answer)
- Medications can be transferred to unlabeled containers for convenience
- Refrigerated medications can be stored at room temperature to save time
Correct answer: Keep medications in a locked area at the proper temperature
Medications must be stored in a locked location at the temperature specified on the label to maintain their effectiveness and prevent misuse.
Question 6: An anticoagulant medication is prescribed to a resident. Which observation is MOST critical to report to the nurse?
- Mild fatigue after meals
- Prolonged bleeding from a small cut (Correct answer)
- Occasional dry cough
- Slight decrease in appetite
Correct answer: Prolonged bleeding from a small cut
Anticoagulants reduce the blood's ability to clot, so prolonged bleeding from even a minor wound indicates the medication may be too potent.
Question 7: Which term describes the desired, intended response to a medication?
- Side effect
- Therapeutic effect (Correct answer)
- Adverse effect
- Toxic effect
Correct answer: Therapeutic effect
A therapeutic effect is the intended, beneficial response that a medication is prescribed to produce.
MACE Pharmacology 5
Which medication classification is used to treat bacterial infections?