An OTA Is Working on Medication Management with a Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

An OTA is working on medication management with a client who has congestive heart failure. What is one thing that the OTA should take into consideration while educating the client on medications and daily routines?

• A) Weight should be checked monthly.
• B) Many medications cause increased need to urinate.
• C) Any shortness of breath should be reported after three episodes.
• D) All pills should be split/cut for easier swallowing.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen by breaking down organic molecules.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms.

Carbon Dioxide

An odorless, colorless gas resulting from the burning of carbon and organic molecules, and emitted during breathing, which is assimilated by plants for use in photosynthesis.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.