Question 1

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

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 2

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Every morning

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 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Placed under the tongue for fast 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 4

​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.
-​The date and time the medication is administered should be recorded

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Every 2,3,etc.hours

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 6

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Four times daily

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 7

​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.
-​Provide an opportunity for the patient to ask questions before and after the medication has been given

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Delivered into the ear canal

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 9

The last step that always follows the administration of medications is verifying the right:

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  provider 
C)  documentation 
D)  technique 
A)  medication 
B)  provider 
C)  documentation 
D)  technique

Question 10

Which of the Seven Rights refers to how the medication is administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  right patient 
B)  right time 
C)  right medication 
D)  right technique 
A)  right patient 
B)  right time 
C)  right medication 
D)  right technique

Question 11

If a provider marks a prescription "DAW" it means:

Accepted Answer

A)  only the specific medication prescribed may be given to the patient 
B)  a trade or generic medication may be substituted 
C)  the patient should only take the medication with meals 
D)  the pharmacist must mix ingredients together to create the medication 
A)  only the specific medication prescribed may be given to the patient 
B)  a trade or generic medication may be substituted 
C)  the patient should only take the medication with meals 
D)  the pharmacist must mix ingredients together to create the medication

Question 12

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
-​A written direction for the preparation of a medicine

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 13

If you are administering drops to a patient's right eye,the patient's head should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  tilted slightly to the right 
B)  tilted slightly to the left 
C)  facing forward 
D)  leaning all the way back,not tilting to either side 
A)  tilted slightly to the right 
B)  tilted slightly to the left 
C)  facing forward 
D)  leaning all the way back,not tilting to either side

Question 14

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Discontinue

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 15

When medication is administered by the buccal method,it is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inserted into the vagina or urethra 
B)  injected into one of the large muscles of the body 
C)  placed or sprayed in the mouth between the gum and the cheek 
D)  adhered to the outer upper arm in patch form 
A)  inserted into the vagina or urethra 
B)  injected into one of the large muscles of the body 
C)  placed or sprayed in the mouth between the gum and the cheek 
D)  adhered to the outer upper arm in patch form

Question 16

​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.
-​Offer information regarding the reason the medication is being given to the patient verbally and provide printed patient information as necessary

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

When taking ____,the patient must remain upright for at least one hour following administration.

Accepted Answer

A)  an osteoporosis medication such as Boniva 
B)  Valium 
C)  Coumadin 
D)  any cholesterol-lowering drug 
A)  an osteoporosis medication such as Boniva 
B)  Valium 
C)  Coumadin 
D)  any cholesterol-lowering drug

Question 18

​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.
-​What medication was administered

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
-​Microgram

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 20

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

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. -As needed

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Every morning

Match each term with its definition. -Placed under the tongue for fast absorption

​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. -​The date and time the medication is administered should be recorded

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Every 2,3,etc.hours

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Four times daily

Match each term with its definition. -Delivered into the ear canal

The last step that always follows the administration of medications is verifying the right:

Which of the Seven Rights refers to how the medication is administered?

If a provider marks a prescription "DAW" it means:

​Match the following term to its definition or description. -​A written direction for the preparation of a medicine

If you are administering drops to a patient's right eye,the patient's head should be:

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Discontinue

When medication is administered by the buccal method,it is:

When taking ____,the patient must remain upright for at least one hour following administration.

​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. -​What medication was administered

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -​Microgram

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

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Filters

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Every morning

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. -The date and time the medication is administered should be recorded

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Every 2,3,etc.hours

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Four times daily

Match the following term to its definition or description. -A written direction for the preparation of a medicine

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Discontinue

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. -What medication was administered

Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning. -Microgram