Question 1

If the medical assistant finds a container of medication without a label, the appropriate action is to discard the medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Subcutaneous injections are administered just under the dermal layers into fatty, or __________, tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Subcutaneous injections are administered just under the...

Question 3

Dr. Thau writes an order for a Mantoux test. Which needle gauge should Dorothy use for this test?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 23 
B)  25 or 26 
C)  18 to 20 
D)  27 or 28 
A)  20 to 23 
B)  25 or 26 
C)  18 to 20 
D)  27 or 28

Question 4

Why was Dorothy taught to aspirate before injecting most medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  To prevent a clot from forming at the site 
B)  To make sure all the medication is evacuated from the syringe 
C)  To prevent injury to surrounding tissue 
D)  To make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel 
A)  To prevent a clot from forming at the site 
B)  To make sure all the medication is evacuated from the syringe 
C)  To prevent injury to surrounding tissue 
D)  To make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel

Question 5

Which of the following patient populations needs to be monitored every office visit for an accurate weight measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Lactating mothers 
C)  Pediatric 
D)  Geriatric 
A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Lactating mothers 
C)  Pediatric 
D)  Geriatric

Question 6

Dorothy is asked to administer Humalog to a 13-year-old patient. Which type of syringe must she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  TB 
B)  3 cc 
C)  unit 
D)  1 cc 
A)  TB 
B)  3 cc 
C)  unit 
D)  1 cc

Question 7

The _________ is the sharpened end of the needle.

Accepted Answer

A)  hub 
B)  point 
C)  bevel 
D)  lumen 
A)  hub 
B)  point 
C)  bevel 
D)  lumen

Question 8

When administering insulin, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  not massage the injection site. 
B)  use any subcutaneous area for the injection. 
C)  not rotate the site of injection. 
D)  use a 30-degree angle. 
A)  not massage the injection site. 
B)  use any subcutaneous area for the injection. 
C)  not rotate the site of injection. 
D)  use a 30-degree angle.

Question 9

If a medication container has a damaged label, the label should be fixed in the office before a medication error occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following liquid oral dosage forms is a mixture of oil and water that improves the taste of otherwise distasteful products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syrup 
B)  Emulsion 
C)  Gel 
D)  Magma 
A)  Syrup 
B)  Emulsion 
C)  Gel 
D)  Magma

Question 11

Essential medication guidelines include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  working in a dimly lit area. 
B)  always checking for allergies. 
C)  following the "seven rights." 
D)  becoming completely familiar with each drug. 
A)  working in a dimly lit area. 
B)  always checking for allergies. 
C)  following the "seven rights." 
D)  becoming completely familiar with each drug.

Question 12

Which of the following is a parenteral method of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buccal 
B)  Inhalation 
C)  Intradermal 
D)  Oral 
E)  Sublingual 
A)  Buccal 
B)  Inhalation 
C)  Intradermal 
D)  Oral 
E)  Sublingual

Question 13

What is the CDC recommended discard date after a multidose vial has been punctured with a needle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately 
B)  10 days 
C)  Within 28 days 
D)  After expiration date 
A)  Immediately 
B)  10 days 
C)  Within 28 days 
D)  After expiration date

Question 14

When giving an adult subcutaneous injection, you should not inject more than _____ mL into subcutaneous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  1 
D)  1.5 
A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  1 
D)  1.5

Question 15

It is important to remember to massage the injection site carefully after administering insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Each time a drug is dispensed, the label must be checked three times to confirm which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right drug 
B)  Route of administration 
C)  Dose and strength 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The right drug 
B)  Route of administration 
C)  Dose and strength 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

You are responsible for gathering a patient history on medication use. List at least five questions you can ask to gain information about the patient's use of medications.

Accepted Answer

Answers ma

Question 18

The result of a Mantoux test is assessed within 48 to 72 hours after administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following gauged needles are commonly used for subcutaneous injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 and 26 
B)  27 and 28 
C)  31 
D)  14 and 18 
A)  25 and 26 
B)  27 and 28 
C)  31 
D)  14 and 18

Question 20

Which of the following needle gauges is most appropriate for intramuscular administration of a very viscous medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  21 
D)  23 
E)  27 
A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  21 
D)  23 
E)  27

Exam 28: Administering Medications

If the medical assistant finds a container of medication without a label, the appropriate action is to discard the medication.

Subcutaneous injections are administered just under the dermal layers into fatty, or __________, tissue.

Dr. Thau writes an order for a Mantoux test. Which needle gauge should Dorothy use for this test?

Why was Dorothy taught to aspirate before injecting most medications?

Which of the following patient populations needs to be monitored every office visit for an accurate weight measurement?

Dorothy is asked to administer Humalog to a 13-year-old patient. Which type of syringe must she use?

The _________ is the sharpened end of the needle.

When administering insulin, you should

If a medication container has a damaged label, the label should be fixed in the office before a medication error occurs.

Which of the following liquid oral dosage forms is a mixture of oil and water that improves the taste of otherwise distasteful products?

Essential medication guidelines include all of the following except

Which of the following is a parenteral method of drug administration?

What is the CDC recommended discard date after a multidose vial has been punctured with a needle?

When giving an adult subcutaneous injection, you should not inject more than _____ mL into subcutaneous tissue.

It is important to remember to massage the injection site carefully after administering insulin.

Each time a drug is dispensed, the label must be checked three times to confirm which of the following?

You are responsible for gathering a patient history on medication use. List at least five questions you can ask to gain information about the patient's use of medications.

The result of a Mantoux test is assessed within 48 to 72 hours after administration.

Which of the following gauged needles are commonly used for subcutaneous injections?

Which of the following needle gauges is most appropriate for intramuscular administration of a very viscous medication?

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