Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  All chart entries must be factual, accurate, complete, current, organized, and confidential 
B)  Document your opinion of the patient's reaction to taking a medication 
C)  Skip a line after the last entry 
D)  Use your own shorthand to document 
E)  If you make a mistake, erase and correct the entry immediately 
A)  All chart entries must be factual, accurate, complete, current, organized, and confidential 
B)  Document your opinion of the patient's reaction to taking a medication 
C)  Skip a line after the last entry 
D)  Use your own shorthand to document 
E)  If you make a mistake, erase and correct the entry immediately A

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

route

Question 3

A(n) ________, or salve, is an example of a topical medication that is rubbed into the skin.

Accepted Answer

ointment

Question 4

A(n) ________ injection is given into the patient's muscle and allows administration of a larger amount of drug in an adult.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ injection is given into the...

Question 5

When should a patient's medication list be updated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once a year 
B)  Every 6 months 
C)  Every 3 months 
D)  At every office visit 
E)  When the patient indicates that she is taking a new medication 
A)  Once a year 
B)  Every 6 months 
C)  Every 3 months 
D)  At every office visit 
E)  When the patient indicates that she is taking a new medication

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the patient lie on the right side and bend the left knee 
B)  Insert the tube into the rectum about 11/2 inches 
C)  Administer all of the solution quickly 
D)  Cover and apply pressure to the anus for 20 seconds to stifle the patient's urge to defecate 
E)  Allow the patient to expel the solution after 20 seconds 
A)  Have the patient lie on the right side and bend the left knee 
B)  Insert the tube into the rectum about 11/2 inches 
C)  Administer all of the solution quickly 
D)  Cover and apply pressure to the anus for 20 seconds to stifle the patient's urge to defecate 
E)  Allow the patient to expel the solution after 20 seconds

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most cases, a(n) ________ drug must...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Snap the ampule neck toward you 
B)  Shake the vial vigorously unless the label indicates that it should not be shaken 
C)  Puncture the diaphragm of the vial of diluent with the needle and inject the air into the vial 
D)  Use tap water as the diluent 
E)  Wipe the rubber diaphragm with a 10% bleach solution 
A)  Snap the ampule neck toward you 
B)  Shake the vial vigorously unless the label indicates that it should not be shaken 
C)  Puncture the diaphragm of the vial of diluent with the needle and inject the air into the vial 
D)  Use tap water as the diluent 
E)  Wipe the rubber diaphragm with a 10% bleach solution

Question 9

What should the medical assistant tell the patient about interactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  All drug-drug interactions are toxic. 
B)  Drug-food interactions are almost never serious. 
C)  Taking multiple drugs at the same time reduces the chance of interactions. 
D)  Drug-food interactions are beneficial. 
E)  Drug-drug interactions can lead to adverse reactions. 
A)  All drug-drug interactions are toxic. 
B)  Drug-food interactions are almost never serious. 
C)  Taking multiple drugs at the same time reduces the chance of interactions. 
D)  Drug-food interactions are beneficial. 
E)  Drug-drug interactions can lead to adverse reactions.

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  3/8 inch. 
B)  1/4 to 1/2 inch. 
C)  5/8 inch. 
D)  3/4 inch. 
E)  1 - 1 1/2 inches. 
A)  3/8 inch. 
B)  1/4 to 1/2 inch. 
C)  5/8 inch. 
D)  3/4 inch. 
E)  1 - 1 1/2 inches.

Question 12

A(n) ________ application is the direct application of a drug on the skin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ application is the direct application...

Question 13

Intradermal injections are used for 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 14

The physician ordered a series of Imferon shots for Gina, a patient who has iron-deficient anemia. Gina is in the office for her second shot. She tells you 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?

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 15

Which of the following is included when administering a drug according to the "rights" of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Read the drug label on the container three times 
B)  Give all drugs on an empty stomach 
C)  Document the administration of the drug immediately before you give it 
D)  Give the drug using the route that you believe is best 
E)  Give all medications at the beginning of your shift to be sure you do not forget 
A)  Read the drug label on the container three times 
B)  Give all drugs on an empty stomach 
C)  Document the administration of the drug immediately before you give it 
D)  Give the drug using the route that you believe is best 
E)  Give all medications at the beginning of your shift to be sure you do not forget

Question 16

A(n) ________ is a liquid used to dissolve and dilute a drug.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a liquid used to...

Question 17

Which of the following methods could you use to ensure that a child swallows a liquid medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pat the child firmly on the back 
B)  Gently rub the child's throat 
C)  Gently hold the child's mouth closed 
D)  Ask the child to cough 
E)  Tell a joke so the child will laugh 
A)  Pat the child firmly on the back 
B)  Gently rub the child's throat 
C)  Gently hold the child's mouth closed 
D)  Ask the child to cough 
E)  Tell a joke so the child will laugh

Question 18

Which of the following is not a condition that would eliminate a site from consideration for injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birthmark 
B)  Tattoo 
C)  Hair 
D)  Redness 
E)  Scar 
A)  Birthmark 
B)  Tattoo 
C)  Hair 
D)  Redness 
E)  Scar

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the child's permission before giving the injection 
B)  Allow the patient to see and touch the syringe before giving the injection 
C)  Give the injection slowly 
D)  Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection 
E)  Avoid the use of topical anesthetics; these can increase anxiety 
A)  Ask the child's permission before giving the injection 
B)  Allow the patient to see and touch the syringe before giving the injection 
C)  Give the injection slowly 
D)  Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection 
E)  Avoid the use of topical anesthetics; these can increase anxiety

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Subcutaneous 
B)  Z-track 
C)  Intradermal 
D)  Intravenous 
E)  Transdermal 
A)  Subcutaneous 
B)  Z-track 
C)  Intradermal 
D)  Intravenous 
E)  Transdermal

Exam 53: Medication Administration

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

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(n) ________, or salve, is an example of a topical medication that is rubbed into the skin.

A(n) ________ injection is given into the patient's muscle and allows administration of a larger amount of drug in an adult.

When should a patient's medication list be updated?

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

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

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

What should the medical assistant tell the patient about interactions?

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

A(n) ________ application is the direct application of a drug on the skin.

Intradermal injections are used for which of the following?

Which of the following is included when administering a drug according to the "rights" of drug administration?

A(n) ________ is a liquid used to dissolve and dilute a drug.

Which of the following methods could you use to ensure that a child swallows a liquid medication?

Which of the following is not a condition that would eliminate a site from consideration for injection?

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

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

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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