Question 1

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Twice daily

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc C

Question 2

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Before meals

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc A

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Refers to the fact that controlled clinical trials have not been done to determine if a drug is safe or effective for the indication for which the medication is being prescribed

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order K

Question 4

Prescriptions are most often provided for ____ medications.

Accepted Answer

A)  topical 
B)  injectable 
C)  inhalable 
D)  oral 
A)  topical 
B)  injectable 
C)  inhalable 
D)  oral

Question 5

The benefits of an immunization registry include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring that new immunizations are provided as they become available 
B)  eliminating all potentially harmful side effects of immunizations 
C)  preventing under-immunization of children 
D)  preventing over-immunization of children 
A)  ensuring that new immunizations are provided as they become available 
B)  eliminating all potentially harmful side effects of immunizations 
C)  preventing under-immunization of children 
D)  preventing over-immunization of children

Question 6

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Three times daily

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Delivered into the ear canal

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Applied directly to the skin

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 9

When administering a vaginal medication, you should apply a small amount of ____, if needed, to the applicator before insertion.

Accepted Answer

A)  petroleum jelly 
B)  water-soluble lubricant 
C)  iodine 
D)  talcum powder 
A)  petroleum jelly 
B)  water-soluble lubricant 
C)  iodine 
D)  talcum powder

Question 10

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Solution

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 11

The ____ method of administering medication involves placing the medication under the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A)  transdermal 
B)  sublingual 
C)  parenteral 
D)  topical 
A)  transdermal 
B)  sublingual 
C)  parenteral 
D)  topical

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Placed under the tongue for fast absorption

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 13

If a provider marks a prescription "DAW" it means:

Accepted Answer

A)  only the specific medication prescribed may be given to the patient 
B)  a trade or generic medication may be substituted 
C)  the patient should only take the medication with meals 
D)  the pharmacist must mix ingredients together to create the medication 
A)  only the specific medication prescribed may be given to the patient 
B)  a trade or generic medication may be substituted 
C)  the patient should only take the medication with meals 
D)  the pharmacist must mix ingredients together to create the medication

Question 14

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-Immediately

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-Breathed in through the nose or mouth

Accepted Answer

A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order 
A) sublingual 
B) inhalation 
C) intramuscular 
D) intranasal 
E) intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the Seven Rights of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right Dose 
B)  Right Provider 
C)  Right Documentation 
D)  Right Route 
A)  Right Dose 
B)  Right Provider 
C)  Right Documentation 
D)  Right Route

Question 17

The route of administration of a given drug is chosen based on all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of absorption desired 
B)  distribution 
C)  expense 
D)  biotransformation 
A)  rate of absorption desired 
B)  distribution 
C)  expense 
D)  biotransformation

Question 18

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
-By mouth

Accepted Answer

A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc 
A) ac 
B) noc 
C) bid 
D) Sig 
E) Stat
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 19

The last step that always follows the administration of medications is verifying the right:

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  provider 
C)  documentation 
D)  technique 
A)  medication 
B)  provider 
C)  documentation 
D)  technique

Question 20

Which of the Seven Rights refers to how the method is administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right Patient 
B)  Right Time 
C)  Right Medication 
D)  Right Technique 
A)  Right Patient 
B)  Right Time 
C)  Right Medication 
D)  Right Technique

Exam 53: Administering Injections and Immunizations

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Twice daily

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Before meals

Match each term with its definition. -Refers to the fact that controlled clinical trials have not been done to determine if a drug is safe or effective for the indication for which the medication is being prescribed

Prescriptions are most often provided for ____ medications.

The benefits of an immunization registry include all but which of the following?

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Three times daily

Match each term with its definition. -Delivered into the ear canal

Match each term with its definition. -Applied directly to the skin

When administering a vaginal medication, you should apply a small amount of ____, if needed, to the applicator before insertion.

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Solution

The ____ method of administering medication involves placing the medication under the tongue.

Match each term with its definition. -Placed under the tongue for fast absorption

If a provider marks a prescription "DAW" it means:

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -Immediately

Match each term with its definition. -Breathed in through the nose or mouth

Which of the following is not one of the Seven Rights of medication administration?

The route of administration of a given drug is chosen based on all but which of the following?

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning. -By mouth

The last step that always follows the administration of medications is verifying the right:

Which of the Seven Rights refers to how the method is administered?

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