Module 1 Quiz: Medication basics

Question 1 of 15

1. Question

Jack has taken Percocet for a back problem for several months. He says he must take it five times a day or he begins to sweat and shake. This may be an example of an…

Medication Allergy
Tolerance
Addiction
Desired Effect
Side Effect
Adverse Effect

Question 2 of 15

2. Question

After taking several doses of medicine, Bill no longer seems to be affected by the medicine, this may be a sign of…

Tolerance
Addiction
Desired Effect
Side Effect
Adverse Effect

Question 3 of 15

3. Question

John takes an antibiotic medication and develops diarrhea. The diarrhea is an example of a…

Medication allergy
Tolerance
Addiction
Desired Effect
Side Effect
Adverse Effect

Question 4 of 15

4. Question

What is a therapeutic effect of medication?

The benefit that is received or results from the administration of that medication
An unexpected and harmful side effect
Expected or unexpected occurrence in addition to the desired effect

Question 5 of 15

5. Question

What is a side effect of medication?

The benefit that is received or results from the administration of that medication
An unexpected and harmful side effect
Expected or unexpected occurrence in addition to the desired effect

Question 6 of 15

6. Question

What is an adverse effect of medication?

The benefit that is received or results from the administration of that medication
An unexpected and harmful side effect
Expected or unexpected occurrence in addition to the desired effect

Question 7 of 15

7. Question

Jim received a prescription for a medication to control his asthma. After taking the medication for one day, Jim has been vomiting and has a headache. This might be an example of: (Choose one)

Therapeutic effect
Side effect
Adverse effect

Question 8 of 15

8. Question

The physician prescribed a medication to relieve Davon’s headache. After taking it as directed for three days, Davon’s headache is relieved. This might be an example of: (choose one)

Therapeutic effect
Side effect
Adverse effect

Question 9 of 15

9. Question

What are two important things to remember about drug interactions? Check all that apply…

The possibility of drug to drug interactions
The healthcare practitioner can make medication changes
It doesn’t matter how many drugs you take, there will be no interaction
By knowing the drugs the student/youth takes and by repeating the observations the healthcare practitioner is unable to make medication changes

Question 10 of 15

10. Question

Who is responsible for observing and reporting possible effects of medications?

Trained medication aide
Librarian
Receptionist

Question 11 of 15

11. Question

Which of these four factors influence an individual’s response to medication: Check all that apply

Dose
Age
Body Weight
Address

Question 12 of 15

12. Question

What are examples of three forms of medication:

Solids
Mixtures
Liquids
All of the above

Question 13 of 15

13. Question

The inability of the body to eliminate medication can lead to:

Toxic Effects
Therapeutic effects
Desired Effects

Question 14 of 15

14. Question

Russ takes an antibiotic medication and develops a severe rash and swelling of face and hands. These reactions may be a sign of a …

Medication Allergy
Tolerance
Addiction
Desired Effect
Side Effect
Adverse Effect

Question 15 of 15

15. Question

An hour after Mary took Tylenol for an elevated temperature you checked her temperature and it is lower. This is an example of a….

Medication Allergy
Tolerance
Addiction
Therapeutic Effect
Adverse Effect
Side Effect