Question 1

Which of the following is on the ISMP list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations?

Accepted Answer

A)  IN 
B)  cap 
C)  NPO 
D)  ID 
A)  IN 
B)  cap 
C)  NPO 
D)  ID

Question 2

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-as needed

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 3

A stat order is one that is intended to be given immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When refilling a prescription, the medical assistant must get all of the following information from the patient except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient's name 
B)  the name of the pharmacy 
C)  the last tetanus shot 
D)  the medication requested 
A)  the patient's name 
B)  the name of the pharmacy 
C)  the last tetanus shot 
D)  the medication requested

Question 5

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-four times a day

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 6

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-intradermal

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 7

When writing a prescription, the brand name of the drug is preferred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-normal saline

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 9

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-Intravenous

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 10

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-hour

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 11

Which of the following would be unacceptable when writing a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  to use the abbreviation "mcg" 
B)  to write out "units" 
C)  to use a trailing 0 (5.0 mg) 
D)  to use a leading 0 (0.125 mg) 
A)  to use the abbreviation "mcg" 
B)  to write out "units" 
C)  to use a trailing 0 (5.0 mg) 
D)  to use a leading 0 (0.125 mg)

Question 12

When writing a prescription, the amount of medication prescribed should be written out in words as well as in numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-teaspoon

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 14

An order for immediate administration of a medication is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  PRN order 
B)  routine order 
C)  stat order 
D)  single order 
A)  PRN order 
B)  routine order 
C)  stat order 
D)  single order

Question 15

The hard copy of the prescription is filed and kept for a minimum of _____ years :

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  7 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  7 
D)  5

Question 16

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-three times a day

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 17

An order that is to be given only when necessary is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  PRN order 
B)  routine order 
C)  stat order 
D)  single order 
A)  PRN order 
B)  routine order 
C)  stat order 
D)  single order

Question 18

The part of the prescription that states the names and quantities of ingredients in the medication is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  inscription 
B)  subscription 
C)  refill 
D)  signature 
A)  inscription 
B)  subscription 
C)  refill 
D)  signature

Question 19

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-normal

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Question 20

Match each abbreviation with its meaning.
-twice a day

Accepted Answer

A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol 
A) ID 
B) qid 
C) pt 
D) ac 
E) NKDA
F)tsp
G)Os
H)po
I)hr
J)pc
K)tid
L)q3h
M)n
N)g
O)qh
P)IV
Q)NPO
R)prn
S)stat
T)NS
U)bid
V)SL
W)sol

Exam 9: The Medication Order

Which of the following is on the ISMP list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations?

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -as needed

A stat order is one that is intended to be given immediately.

When refilling a prescription, the medical assistant must get all of the following information from the patient except:

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -four times a day

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -intradermal

When writing a prescription, the brand name of the drug is preferred.

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -normal saline

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -Intravenous

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -hour

Which of the following would be unacceptable when writing a prescription?

When writing a prescription, the amount of medication prescribed should be written out in words as well as in numbers.

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -teaspoon

An order for immediate administration of a medication is called a:

The hard copy of the prescription is filed and kept for a minimum of _____ years :

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -three times a day

An order that is to be given only when necessary is a:

The part of the prescription that states the names and quantities of ingredients in the medication is the:

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -normal

Match each abbreviation with its meaning. -twice a day

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

Medication Administration Essentials

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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