Question 1

List the "6 Rights."

Accepted Answer

Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation

Question 2

Which of the following is false regarding medication administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Always check for allergies before administration. 
B)  Always follow the doctor's orders without question. 
C)  Always be completely familiar with the drugs you are giving. 
D)  Always check the expiration date prior to administration. 
A)  Always check for allergies before administration. 
B)  Always follow the doctor's orders without question. 
C)  Always be completely familiar with the drugs you are giving. 
D)  Always check the expiration date prior to administration. B

Question 3

To ensure that the right drug is given, the health care worker must check the label at least three times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-amount of medication that is ordered

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-convex is the lower surface, concave is the upper surface of a column of liquid

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 6

Medication errors should not happen when health care workers follow the "six rights."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Personal use of sample medications in the medical office without physician authorization is unethical, but not illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since the medical assistant is acting as the agent of the physician, the physician holds all responsibility and is the only one who will face punishment in the event of a medication error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The purpose of the MEDWATCH program is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  track medication errors 
B)  track controlled substance abuse 
C)  monitor drug safety 
D)  discipline health care workers who make medication errors 
A)  track medication errors 
B)  track controlled substance abuse 
C)  monitor drug safety 
D)  discipline health care workers who make medication errors

Question 10

When there is a danger of splashing of blood or body fluids, the health care worker should:

Accepted Answer

A)  wear gloves 
B)  wear a gown 
C)  wear a face shield 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  wear gloves 
B)  wear a gown 
C)  wear a face shield 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-way in which a medication is given

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 12

If a patient refuses to take a medication that has been prescribed, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  attempt to find out why the patient is refusing 
B)  document that the patient refused, if unable to administer 
C)  properly dispose of the medication 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  attempt to find out why the patient is refusing 
B)  document that the patient refused, if unable to administer 
C)  properly dispose of the medication 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-action that goes against a set of moral principles

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 14

If a medication is not given, you must state this in the medical record along with the reason why.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
-hypersensitivity to a substance

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-following a system of moral principles

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-not transparent

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-legal document

Accepted Answer

A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart 
A) meniscus 
B) allergy 
C) unethical 
D) opaque 
E) illegal
F)ethical
G)precipitate
H)agent
I)dose
J)route
K)patient chart

Question 19

Which statement is false regarding infection control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resuscitation bags should be available for use wherever there is the potential for resuscitation. 
B)  Hands must be washed within 30 minutes if contaminated with blood or body fluids. 
C)  Health care workers with exudative lesions should refrain from direct patient care. 
D)  Gloves should be changed after contact with each patient. 
A)  Resuscitation bags should be available for use wherever there is the potential for resuscitation. 
B)  Hands must be washed within 30 minutes if contaminated with blood or body fluids. 
C)  Health care workers with exudative lesions should refrain from direct patient care. 
D)  Gloves should be changed after contact with each patient.

Question 20

A drug commonly found in office emergency kits that acts as both a muscle relaxant and an anticonvulsant is:

Accepted Answer

A)  nalaxone hydrochloride 
B)  Valium 
C)  digoxin 
D)  Lasix 
A)  nalaxone hydrochloride 
B)  Valium 
C)  digoxin 
D)  Lasix

Exam 10: Medication Administration Essentials

List the "6 Rights."

Which of the following is false regarding medication administration?

To ensure that the right drug is given, the health care worker must check the label at least three times.

Match each term with its definition. -amount of medication that is ordered

Match each term with its definition. -convex is the lower surface, concave is the upper surface of a column of liquid

Medication errors should not happen when health care workers follow the "six rights."

Personal use of sample medications in the medical office without physician authorization is unethical, but not illegal.

Since the medical assistant is acting as the agent of the physician, the physician holds all responsibility and is the only one who will face punishment in the event of a medication error.

The purpose of the MEDWATCH program is to:

When there is a danger of splashing of blood or body fluids, the health care worker should:

Match each term with its definition. -way in which a medication is given

If a patient refuses to take a medication that has been prescribed, you should:

Match each term with its definition. -action that goes against a set of moral principles

If a medication is not given, you must state this in the medical record along with the reason why.

Match each term with its definition. -hypersensitivity to a substance

Match each term with its definition. -following a system of moral principles

Match each term with its definition. -not transparent

Match each term with its definition. -legal document

Which statement is false regarding infection control?

A drug commonly found in office emergency kits that acts as both a muscle relaxant and an anticonvulsant is:

Numerals and Fractions

Decimal Fractions

Ratio and Proportion

The Metric System

Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculating Children S Dosages

Drug Sources Schedules and Dosages

Forms of Drugs and How They Act

The Medication Order

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Allergy an Overview

Antibiotic Agents

Antifungal Antiviral and Immunizing Agents

Antineoplastic Agents

Vitamins Minerals and Herbals

Psychotropic Agents

Substance Abuse

Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders

Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders

Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

Medications That Affect the Nervous System

Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

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