Question 1

IV medications are mixed and dissolved in a solution and given by IV ________, or slow drip, into a vein.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IV medications are mixed and dissolved in...

Question 2

According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call the patient's name and check the dose ordered with the dose being given 
B)  Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times 
C)  Ask the patient to tell you her name and double-check the administration route 
D)  If ordered tablets are not available, give the equivalent in liquid form 
E)  Allow the patient to leave immediately after receiving an allergy shot 
A)  Call the patient's name and check the dose ordered with the dose being given 
B)  Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times 
C)  Ask the patient to tell you her name and double-check the administration route 
D)  If ordered tablets are not available, give the equivalent in liquid form 
E)  Allow the patient to leave immediately after receiving an allergy shot

Question 3

Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a drug sublingually?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink water to wash the drug into the GI tract 
B)  Chew the drug immediately after administration 
C)  Do not eat until after the drug has dissolved 
D)  You can smoke immediately after placing the drug in the mouth 
E)  Place the drug between the cheek and the gum 
A)  Drink water to wash the drug into the GI tract 
B)  Chew the drug immediately after administration 
C)  Do not eat until after the drug has dissolved 
D)  You can smoke immediately after placing the drug in the mouth 
E)  Place the drug between the cheek and the gum

Question 4

You are providing patient education on a medication for an 11-year-old boy. You should direct your teaching to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the boy 
B)  the parents 
C)  the boy, parents, and siblings 
D)  the boy and his siblings 
E)  the boy and his parents 
A)  the boy 
B)  the parents 
C)  the boy, parents, and siblings 
D)  the boy and his siblings 
E)  the boy and his parents

Question 5

Which method of drug administration requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parenteral 
B)  Urethral 
C)  Vaginal 
D)  Intravenous 
E)  Rectal 
A)  Parenteral 
B)  Urethral 
C)  Vaginal 
D)  Intravenous 
E)  Rectal

Question 6

Most charting in a physician's office is documented on a(n) ________ or on a medication administration record (MAR).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most charting in a physician's office is...

Question 7

The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liquid form of vaginal medication is...

Question 8

The licensed practitioner ordered a series of Imferon shots for Gina, a patient who has iron-deficient anemia. Gina is in the office for her second shot, but she dreads getting the shot because the first one not only hurt, but also caused significant skin irritation. Which of the following would be the best response to Gina's concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell Gina to tense her muscles while you give the shot to avoid pain 
B)  Ask Gina if she wants to refuse the shot 
C)  Ask the physician if another drug can be substituted 
D)  Administer the Imferon orally 
E)  Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritation 
A)  Tell Gina to tense her muscles while you give the shot to avoid pain 
B)  Ask Gina if she wants to refuse the shot 
C)  Ask the physician if another drug can be substituted 
D)  Administer the Imferon orally 
E)  Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritation

Question 9

When an antibiotic is needed locally in the urinary bladder, the ________ route of administration is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an antibiotic is needed locally in...

Question 10

Which drug is administered in syringes calibrated in units, commonly 50 U or 100 U, that have permanently attached needles and no dead space?

Accepted Answer

A)  Imferon 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Heparin 
D)  Penicillin 
E)  Vitamin B12 
A)  Imferon 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Heparin 
D)  Penicillin 
E)  Vitamin B12

Question 11

Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vial 
B)  AutoInjector 
C)  Ampule 
D)  Cartridge 
E)  Capsule 
A)  Vial 
B)  AutoInjector 
C)  Ampule 
D)  Cartridge 
E)  Capsule

Question 12

Before administering a vaccine, you must ask the patient to sign a(n) ________ that provides general information about the vaccine and lists possible side effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before administering a vaccine, you must ask...

Question 13

The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  ⅜ inch 
B)  ¼ to ½ inch 
C)  ⅝ inch 
D)  ¾ inch 
E)  1 to 1½ inches 
A)  ⅜ inch 
B)  ¼ to ½ inch 
C)  ⅝ inch 
D)  ¾ inch 
E)  1 to 1½ inches

Question 14

A medication given as a capsule via the _______ route may take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 3 hours to be absorbed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medication given as a capsule via...

Question 15

When using the ________ method for injecting an intramuscular drug, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are pulled to the side before inserting the needle at the site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using the ________ method for injecting...

Question 16

A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  placed between the cheek and gum 
B)  rubbed into the skin 
C)  injected into the skin 
D)  inhaled through the nose 
E)  applied in the patient's eye or ear 
A)  placed between the cheek and gum 
B)  rubbed into the skin 
C)  injected into the skin 
D)  inhaled through the nose 
E)  applied in the patient's eye or ear

Question 17

Which of the following might result in a drug interaction that can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis, possibly leading to stroke or death?

Accepted Answer

A)  MAO inhibitor and aged cheese 
B)  Grapefruit juice and Nifedipine 
C)  Acetaminophen and codeine 
D)  Valium and alcohol 
E)  Inderal and Proventil 
A)  MAO inhibitor and aged cheese 
B)  Grapefruit juice and Nifedipine 
C)  Acetaminophen and codeine 
D)  Valium and alcohol 
E)  Inderal and Proventil

Question 18

A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right documentation 
B)  Right to know 
C)  Right drug 
D)  Right patient 
E)  Right route 
A)  Right documentation 
B)  Right to know 
C)  Right drug 
D)  Right patient 
E)  Right route

Question 19

Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Allergy or TB test 
C)  Heparin 
D)  Penicillin 
E)  Vitamin B12 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Allergy or TB test 
C)  Heparin 
D)  Penicillin 
E)  Vitamin B12

Question 20

Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assist the patient to assume the semi-Fowler's position 
B)  Instruct the patient to drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the procedure 
C)  Avoid lubricating the suppository 
D)  Insert the applicator 2 inches into the vagina and angled toward the sacrum 
E)  Cleanse the perineum with alcohol. 
A)  Assist the patient to assume the semi-Fowler's position 
B)  Instruct the patient to drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the procedure 
C)  Avoid lubricating the suppository 
D)  Insert the applicator 2 inches into the vagina and angled toward the sacrum 
E)  Cleanse the perineum with alcohol.

Exam 53: Medication Administration

IV medications are mixed and dissolved in a solution and given by IV ________, or slow drip, into a vein.

According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?

Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a drug sublingually?

You are providing patient education on a medication for an 11-year-old boy. You should direct your teaching to ____.

Which method of drug administration requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug?

Most charting in a physician's office is documented on a(n) ________ or on a medication administration record (MAR).

The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

When an antibiotic is needed locally in the urinary bladder, the ________ route of administration is used.

Which drug is administered in syringes calibrated in units, commonly 50 U or 100 U, that have permanently attached needles and no dead space?

Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

Before administering a vaccine, you must ask the patient to sign a(n) ________ that provides general information about the vaccine and lists possible side effects.

The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection?

A medication given as a capsule via the _______ route may take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 3 hours to be absorbed.

When using the ________ method for injecting an intramuscular drug, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are pulled to the side before inserting the needle at the site.

A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

Which of the following might result in a drug interaction that can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis, possibly leading to stroke or death?

A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this?

Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following?

Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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