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Question 1 of 5

Your individual (person served) complains of a headache. You should:

A. give the aspirin he/she has ordered even though it is only ordered for fever.

B. ask the individual to describe the headache and then page the nurse and see what she/he says to do.

C. give Motrin (from another individual's supply if necessary) even if it is not ordered because you know it helps your headaches.

D. ignore the individual because he/she is always having headaches and is just looking for attention.

Correct Answer: ask the individual to describe the headache and then page the nurse and see what she/he says to do.

Question 2 of 5

One of your individuals has started a new medication and you notice that he is sleeping more than he did before. You should:

A. page the nurse and let him/her know what you observed.

B. do nothing, it should stop in a few days.

C. only give half the medication and see if he sleeps less.

D. tell the case manager the individual is sleeping more.

Correct Answer: page the nurse and let him/her know what you observed.

Question 3 of 5

Which patient does the nurse most closely monitor for an unintended synergistic effect?

A. The 4 year old who has mistakenly taken a half bottle of vitamins.

B. The 35-year-old who has ingested meth mixed with several household chemicals.

C. The 50-year-old who is prescribed a second blood pressure medication.

D. The 72-year-old who is seeing four different specialists.

Correct Answer: The 72-year-old who is seeing four different specialists.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following healthcare providers have prescriptive authority? Select all that apply.

A. licensed practical nurse

B. pharmacist

C. physician

D. social worker

Correct Answer: physician

Question 5 of 5

The endocrine gland found on top of the kidney is the:

A. Adrenal gland.

B. Thyroid gland.

C. Pineal gland.

D. Pituitary gland.

Correct Answer: Adrenal gland.

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