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2.9 (2) Quiz

2.9 (2) Quiz

Owned by Barry Smith
Dec 29, 2024
2 min read

Vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals often work with clients who take medications to manage disabilities. It's crucial to understand the medications and their side effects, as they may affect clients' ability to find or maintain employment. Common medications prescribed to VR clients include pain relievers, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and medications for anxiety, among others.

Key Medications and Their Uses:

  1. OxyContin (Oxycodone): Opioid pain reliever for moderate to severe pain. Side effects include addiction, constipation, dizziness, nausea, and drowsiness.

  2. Paxil (Paroxetine): Antidepressant (SSRI) for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite.

  3. Lipitor (Atorvastatin): Statin for high cholesterol. Side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, and nausea.

  4. Vicodin (Acetaminophen & Hydrocodone): Combination pain reliever. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, and constipation.

  5. Norvasc (Amlodipine): Calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure. Side effects include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and muscle cramps.

  6. Omeprazole: Proton pump inhibitor for GERD and stomach ulcers. Side effects include gas, headache, nausea, and stomach pain.

  7. Xanax (Alprazolam): Benzodiazepine for anxiety. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and appetite changes.

  8. Diazepam (Valium): Benzodiazepine for anxiety and muscle spasms. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and slurred speech.

  9. Sertraline (Zoloft): SSRI for depression and OCD. Side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, and sleep disturbances.

  10. Risperidone: Atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Side effects include weight gain, dizziness, and tremors.

Understanding these medications and their side effects is crucial for VR professionals to ensure they help clients manage their disabilities effectively without hindering their work performance.

Quiz: Medications and Side Effects in Vocational Rehabilitation

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Which medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain?
    a) Paxil
    b) OxyContin
    c) Lipitor
    d) Xanax

  2. What is the primary use of Lipitor?
    a) Pain relief
    b) Treat depression
    c) Lower cholesterol
    d) Manage anxiety

  3. Which medication is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety?
    a) Norvasc
    b) Xanax
    c) Omeprazole
    d) Vicodin

  4. Which side effect is common in both OxyContin and Vicodin?
    a) Joint pain
    b) Dizziness
    c) Nausea
    d) Weight gain

  5. What condition does Norvasc primarily treat?
    a) High blood pressure
    b) Depression
    c) Acid reflux
    d) Pain relief

Short Answer Questions

  1. What are two side effects of Paxil?

  2. Which medication is used to treat GERD and stomach ulcers?

  3. What is a common side effect of Xanax?

  4. Which medication is primarily used to treat schizophrenia?

  5. What side effect is commonly associated with Risperidone?

Answer Key

  1. b) OxyContin

  2. c) Lower cholesterol

  3. b) Xanax

  4. b) Dizziness

  5. a) High blood pressure

  6. Dizziness, drowsiness (Other answers: dry mouth, loss of appetite, etc.)

  7. Omeprazole

  8. Drowsiness

  9. Risperidone

  10. Weight gain

This quiz assesses knowledge about the medications commonly prescribed to VR clients, their uses, and potential side effects that may impact vocational rehabilitation.