Question 1

When charting, you should avoid using words that can be interpreted to reflect your own ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When charting, you should avoid using words...

Question 2

Drugs that are absorbed in the sublingual area are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  rubbed on the skin 
B)  instilled through a small urinary catheter 
C)  inserted rectally 
D)  placed under the tongue 
E)  swallowed 
A)  rubbed on the skin 
B)  instilled through a small urinary catheter 
C)  inserted rectally 
D)  placed under the tongue 
E)  swallowed

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Heparin 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Nitroglycerin 
D)  Benadryl 
E)  Epinephrine 
A)  Heparin 
B)  Insulin 
C)  Nitroglycerin 
D)  Benadryl 
E)  Epinephrine

Question 5

In which of the following methods of medication administration are drugs placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parenteral 
B)  Buccal 
C)  Topical 
D)  Oral 
E)  Transdermal 
A)  Parenteral 
B)  Buccal 
C)  Topical 
D)  Oral 
E)  Transdermal

Question 6

A drug that is administered intramuscularly is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  injected within a muscle 
B)  inserted into the rectum 
C)  instilled through a urinary catheter 
D)  inhaled through the nose 
E)  injected into a vein 
A)  injected within a muscle 
B)  inserted into the rectum 
C)  instilled through a urinary catheter 
D)  inhaled through the nose 
E)  injected into a vein

Question 7

You have been asked to administer a liquid antibiotic to Carrie, a 3-year-old child. You measure the medication using a calibrated dropper and place it to the side of Carrie's tongue, making sure she swallows it. Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Re-administer the entire dose after Carrie becomes calm 
B)  Prepare an injectable form of the medication and inject it 
C)  Inform the physician that another route of administration is needed 
D)  Do not readminister the drug; doing so could cause an overdose 
E)  Document that the medication was given as ordered 
A)  Re-administer the entire dose after Carrie becomes calm 
B)  Prepare an injectable form of the medication and inject it 
C)  Inform the physician that another route of administration is needed 
D)  Do not readminister the drug; doing so could cause an overdose 
E)  Document that the medication was given as ordered

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tablet that has been ________ can...

Question 9

Which of the following is included when administering a liquid drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold the medicine at eye level, with the palm over the label, and pour the correct amount of the drug 
B)  Hold the bottle on the side opposite the label when you pour 
C)  Hold the poured drug at eye level and check the dose 
D)  Pour any excess drug in the medicine cup back into the bottle 
E)  Use the top portion of the meniscus to measure the drug correctly 
A)  Hold the medicine at eye level, with the palm over the label, and pour the correct amount of the drug 
B)  Hold the bottle on the side opposite the label when you pour 
C)  Hold the poured drug at eye level and check the dose 
D)  Pour any excess drug in the medicine cup back into the bottle 
E)  Use the top portion of the meniscus to measure the drug correctly

Question 10

Teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teach patients to be careful taking OTC...

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Ms. Anderson was giving medications on the unit. Just as she was taking a medication out of the patient's cassette, she was interrupted by another patient asking about an appointment. While having the discussion, she opened the medication container and poured the dose and gave it to the intended patient. When she returned to the cassette, she realized she gave the wrong medication. What did she neglect to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She neglected to properly identify the patient. 
B)  She neglected to perform the three checks of medication administration. 
C)  She neglected to properly document the medication. 
D)  She neglected to ensure the dose was correct. 
E)  She neglected to check the administration route. 
A)  She neglected to properly identify the patient. 
B)  She neglected to perform the three checks of medication administration. 
C)  She neglected to properly document the medication. 
D)  She neglected to ensure the dose was correct. 
E)  She neglected to check the administration route.

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is given by Z-track?

Accepted Answer

A)  Imferon 
B)  Heparin 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Penicillin 
E)  Ampicillin 
A)  Imferon 
B)  Heparin 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Penicillin 
E)  Ampicillin

Question 15

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

Exam 53: Medication Administration

When charting, you should avoid using words that can be interpreted to reflect your own ________.

Drugs that are absorbed in the sublingual area are ____.

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

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

In which of the following methods of medication administration are drugs placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract?

A drug that is administered intramuscularly is ____.

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

Which of the following is included when administering a liquid drug?

Teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.

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

A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

Which of the following drugs is given by Z-track?

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

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

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