Question 1

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Solution

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc K

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Applied directly to the skin

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order I

Question 3

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
-​A medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina

Accepted Answer

A) ​enema 
B) ​Joint Commission 
C) ​narcotic 
D) ​ointment 
E) ​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository 
A) ​enema 
B) ​Joint Commission 
C) ​narcotic 
D) ​ointment 
E) ​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository J

Question 4

By which of the following routes would the medical assistant not administer medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous 
B)  rectal 
C)  injectable 
D)  oral 
A)  intravenous 
B)  rectal 
C)  injectable 
D)  oral

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-Adhesive patch placed on the skin containing time-released medication

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 6

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Who ordered the medication and who should take it

Accepted Answer

A) ​who 
B) ​what 
C) ​when 
D) ​where 
E) ​why 
A) ​who 
B) ​what 
C) ​when 
D) ​where 
E) ​why

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Refers to the fact that controlled clinical trials have not been done to determine if a drug is safe or effective for the indication for which the medication is being prescribed

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 8

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Body surface area

Accepted Answer

A) ​mcg 
B) ​mL 
C) ​NPO,npo 
D) ​BSA 
E) ​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid 
A) ​mcg 
B) ​mL 
C) ​NPO,npo 
D) ​BSA 
E) ​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 9

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Before meals

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 10

The route of administration of a given drug is chosen based on all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of absorption desired 
B)  distribution 
C)  expense 
D)  biotransformation 
A)  rate of absorption desired 
B)  distribution 
C)  expense 
D)  biotransformation

Question 11

The benefits of an immunization registry include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring that new immunizations are provided as they become available 
B)  eliminating all potentially harmful side effects of immunizations 
C)  preventing under-immunization of children 
D)  preventing over-immunization of children 
A)  ensuring that new immunizations are provided as they become available 
B)  eliminating all potentially harmful side effects of immunizations 
C)  preventing under-immunization of children 
D)  preventing over-immunization of children

Question 12

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Every hour

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 13

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Nothing by mouth

Accepted Answer

A) ​mcg 
B) ​mL 
C) ​NPO,npo 
D) ​BSA 
E) ​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid 
A) ​mcg 
B) ​mL 
C) ​NPO,npo 
D) ​BSA 
E) ​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 14

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Three times daily

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 15

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
-All the information regarding the Seven Rights should be documented in complete detail in the patient's record along with any adverse events and instructions provided to the patient regarding being alert for reactions and what steps to take if a reaction occurs

Accepted Answer

A) ​enema 
B) ​Joint Commission 
C) ​narcotic 
D) ​ointment 
E) ​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository 
A) ​enema 
B) ​Joint Commission 
C) ​narcotic 
D) ​ointment 
E) ​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-Injected into muscular tissue for delayed absorption

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 17

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-After meals

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 18

To ensure the right medication,you must check the medication order and verify the medication at least ___ times prior to administration.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  six 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  six

Question 19

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Include the provider's printed name and be sure the patient's name is correctly spelled in the chart

Accepted Answer

A) ​who 
B) ​what 
C) ​when 
D) ​where 
E) ​why 
A) ​who 
B) ​what 
C) ​when 
D) ​where 
E) ​why

Question 20

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Night

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Exam 53: Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Solution

Match each term with its definition. -Applied directly to the skin

​Match the following term to its definition or description. -​A medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina

By which of the following routes would the medical assistant not administer medications?

Match each term with its definition. -Adhesive patch placed on the skin containing time-released medication

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Who ordered the medication and who should take it

Match each term with its definition. -Refers to the fact that controlled clinical trials have not been done to determine if a drug is safe or effective for the indication for which the medication is being prescribed

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Body surface area

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Before meals

The route of administration of a given drug is chosen based on all but which of the following?

The benefits of an immunization registry include all but which of the following?

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Every hour

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Nothing by mouth

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Three times daily

Match each term with its definition. -Injected into muscular tissue for delayed absorption

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -After meals

To ensure the right medication,you must check the medication order and verify the medication at least ___ times prior to administration.

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Night

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

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Introduction to Medical Terminology

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The Respiratory System

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Filters

Match the following term to its definition or description. -A medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina

Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Who ordered the medication and who should take it

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Body surface area

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Nothing by mouth