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Question 1 of 5

The abbreviation for tbsp or TBSP is

A. 3 times per day.

B. every other day.

C. tablespoon.

D. take by suppository.

Correct Answer: tablespoon.

Question 2 of 5

When a woman is taking birth control pills, it is best to:

A. check the pulse rate weekly.

B. quit smoking.

C. take estrogen blood levels weekly.

D. exercise regularly.

Correct Answer: quit smoking.

Question 3 of 5

If you pour more liquid medication into the measuring cup than is needed, you:

A. carefully pour the excess medication back into the original bottle.

B. give all the poured medication to the individual and decrease the next dose by the extra amount.

C. carefully dispose of the excess medication liquid on a paper towel and throw it away.

D. throw away all of the poured medication, document the disposal and start over.

Correct Answer: carefully dispose of the excess medication liquid on a paper towel and throw it away.

Question 4 of 5

A serious adverse effect of many 'typical' psychotropic medications is:

A. emphysema.

B. tardive dyskinesia.

C. drowsiness.

D. tachycardia.

Correct Answer: tardive dyskinesia.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is administering medications to several patients. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Advise a patient to wait 2 minutes after a corticosteroid inhaler treatment to rinse mouth with water.

B. Administer an intravenous medication through tubing that is infusing blood.

C. Pinch up the deltoid muscle of an adult patient receiving a vaccination.

D. Aspirate before administering a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen.

Correct Answer: Advise a patient to wait 2 minutes after a corticosteroid inhaler treatment to rinse mouth with water.

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