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Question 1 of 5

Carbamazepine, Gabapentin, and Phenytoin can all be used to treat:

A. infection.
B. seizures.
C. double vision.
D. pulmonary disease.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: seizures.

Question 2 of 5

Injections are:

A. Not allowed in a residential care community
B. Allowed only if the resident can self-inject
C. Allowed only if the resident can self-inject or it is given by a licensed nurse or physician
D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Allowed only if the resident can self-inject or it is given by a licensed nurse or physician

Question 3 of 5

When administering eye drops:

A. carefully pull the lower eyelid downward and administer the medication into it.
B. have the individual keep their eye open without using their hands.
C. hold the dropper approximately 2 to 2½ inches above the eye and drop it directly onto the cornea.
D. lay the dropper directly on top of the upper eyelid and let the medication run onto the eye.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: carefully pull the lower eyelid downward and administer the medication into it.

Question 4 of 5

Match the function with the letter indicating the system listed: Digests food

A. Skeletal
B. Muscular
C. Nervous
D. Gastrointestinal

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Gastrointestinal

Question 5 of 5

A patient prefers not to take the daily allergy pill this morning because it causes drowsiness throughout the day. Which response by the nurse is best?

A. The physician ordered it; therefore, you must take your medication every morning at the same time whether you're drowsy or not.
B. Let's see if we can change the time you take your pill to 9 PM, so the drowsiness occurs when you would normally be sleeping.
C. You can skip this medication on days when you need to be awake and alert.
D. Try to get as much done as you can before you take your pill, so you can sleep in the afternoon.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Let's see if we can change the time you take your pill to 9 PM, so the drowsiness occurs when you would normally be sleeping.

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