Module 3 Questions Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a flexible sigmoidoscopy and will be self-administering an enema at home. The assistant should explain that the medication will be in which of the following forms? Suppository Solution Lotion Foam {Ans: Solution An enema is a procedure that involves inserting a nozzle into the rectum and instilling a liquid solution, usually to relieve constipation or to prepare the patient for a procedure.}A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient who is starting lisinopril. The assistant should instruct the patient to report which of the following effects to the provider immediately? Nausea Orthostatic hypotension Facial swelling Taste disturbance {Ans: Facial swelling If the patient develops facial swelling or swelling of the eyes, lips, or tongue, the provider should be notified immediately because it can be an indication of a life-threatening allergic reaction to the medication.}A medical assistant is explaining to an older adult patient that she will require a lower dosage of a medication than a younger adult. The assistant should explain that this difference in dosage is primarily because of the effect that aging has on which of the following pharmacokinetic processes? Absorption Distribution Metabolism