Exam 53: Medication Administration

In addition to verifying that the right patient is receiving the right dose of the right drug, you must also be sure the medication is given through the right ________ of administration.

A tablet that has been ________ can be broken along an indented line on the tablet.

The medical assistant should teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose, which can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.

An unintended ________ between two prescription drugs or between prescription and OTC drugs or herbal remedies may cause serious effects.

Which drug is used to treat an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?

The topical application of a medication administered via a patch uses a(n) ________ system.

Which method of parenteral drug administration calls for pulling the skin and subcutaneous tissue to the side before inserting the needle at the site?

Which of the following actions can help reduce a child's anxiety when you give the child an injection?

Which of the following is included when reconstituting and drawing a drug for injection?

What should the medical assistant tell the patient about interactions?

When administering oral medications to pediatric patients, the medical assistant will use a ______ spoon or dropper to measure the ordered dose.

Enemas and suppositories can be used to administer medications via the ________ route; this route is often used to administer drugs to treat constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

Which of the following would you include when administering a retention enema?

A patient has the right to ________ a medication or vaccine that he or she does not want to take. If this occurs, you should notify the physician and document this in the medical record.

A medication that is administered intramuscularly is ____.

In most cases, a(n) ________ drug must be administered by a licensed practitioner or nurse because the medication is administered directly into the bloodstream and can produce an almost immediate effect.

You have prepared Mrs. White's vitamin B₁₂ shot, performing the "triple check," and are about to administer it when an emergency occurs in the next patient exam room and you are called to assist. You place the prepared injection in a drawer and lock it, then leave the room. When you return, Mrs. White is still waiting patiently. What should you do next?

When charting medication administration, which of the following is correct?

A(n) ________ is a homogeneous mixture of a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance in a liquid.