Question 1

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenously. 
B)  orally. 
C)  intradermally. 
D)  intramuscularly. 
A)  intravenously. 
B)  orally. 
C)  intradermally. 
D)  intramuscularly.

Question 2

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anticholinergics and antagonists 
B)  Diuretics and antiemetics 
C)  Antihistamines and steroids 
D)  Opiates and opioids 
A)  Anticholinergics and antagonists 
B)  Diuretics and antiemetics 
C)  Antihistamines and steroids 
D)  Opiates and opioids

Question 3

A medication is supplied in a strength of 10 mg/ml,and the prescribed amount is 50 mg.How much of this liquid medication should be prepared for administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.2 ml 
B)  0.5 ml 
C)  5 ml 
D)  50 ml 
A)  0.2 ml 
B)  0.5 ml 
C)  5 ml 
D)  50 ml

Question 4

Controlled substances include:

Accepted Answer

A)  all analgesics. 
B)  only opiates. 
C)  drugs with a high abuse potential. 
D)  only intravenously administered drugs. 
A)  all analgesics. 
B)  only opiates. 
C)  drugs with a high abuse potential. 
D)  only intravenously administered drugs.

Question 5

The role of the radiographer in medication administration involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining what drug is needed. 
B)  determining the dose to be administered. 
C)  determining the route of administration. 
D)  preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given. 
A)  determining what drug is needed. 
B)  determining the dose to be administered. 
C)  determining the route of administration. 
D)  preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given.

Question 6

A common site for both blood draws and emergency intravenous (IV)injections is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  median cubital vein. 
B)  brachial artery. 
C)  saphenous vein. 
D)  pulmonary vein. 
A)  median cubital vein. 
B)  brachial artery. 
C)  saphenous vein. 
D)  pulmonary vein.

Question 7

Insulin,tolbutamide (Orinase),chlorpropamide (Diabinase),rosiglitazone (Avandia),and metformin (Glucophage)are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonists. 
B)  hypoglycemic agents. 
C)  controlled substances. 
D)  opioids. 
A)  antagonists. 
B)  hypoglycemic agents. 
C)  controlled substances. 
D)  opioids.

Question 8

Failure to apply pressure to the vein after discontinuing an IV may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)  coagulation. 
B)  infiltration. 
C)  hematoma. 
D)  laceration. 
A)  coagulation. 
B)  infiltration. 
C)  hematoma. 
D)  laceration.

Question 9

Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid drug that acts as an anti-inflammatory agent,preventing or reducing edema of the tracheobronchial tree and minimizing the possibility of respiratory arrest during allergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diazepam (Valium) 
B)  Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 
C)  Meperidine (Demerol) 
D)  Midazolam (Versed) 
A)  Diazepam (Valium) 
B)  Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 
C)  Meperidine (Demerol) 
D)  Midazolam (Versed)

Question 10

Which of the following sites is preferred when giving intramuscular (IM)injections to small children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vastus lateralis muscle of the lateral thigh 
B)  The deltoid muscle of the upper arm 
C)  The gluteus maximus muscle 
D)  The quadriceps muscle of the anterior thigh 
A)  The vastus lateralis muscle of the lateral thigh 
B)  The deltoid muscle of the upper arm 
C)  The gluteus maximus muscle 
D)  The quadriceps muscle of the anterior thigh

Question 11

The term excretion refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  process by which the body transforms drugs into an inactive form. 
B)  elimination of drugs from the body after they have been metabolized. 
C)  means by which a drug travels from the site of absorption to the site of action. 
D)  process by which a drug enters the systemic circulation in order to provide a desired effect. 
A)  process by which the body transforms drugs into an inactive form. 
B)  elimination of drugs from the body after they have been metabolized. 
C)  means by which a drug travels from the site of absorption to the site of action. 
D)  process by which a drug enters the systemic circulation in order to provide a desired effect.

Question 12

Flumazenil (Romazicon)and naloxone (Narcan)are prescribed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse the sedation of other drugs. 
B)  prevent or treat infection. 
C)  relieve pain. 
D)  calm the patient. 
A)  reverse the sedation of other drugs. 
B)  prevent or treat infection. 
C)  relieve pain. 
D)  calm the patient.

Question 13

The abbreviation D5W represents the name of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  controlled analgesic. 
B)  OTC antihistamine. 
C)  topical anesthetic. 
D)  IV infusion for fluid replacement. 
A)  controlled analgesic. 
B)  OTC antihistamine. 
C)  topical anesthetic. 
D)  IV infusion for fluid replacement.

Question 14

Injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space for a myelogram is an example of the _____ route of medication administration.

Accepted Answer

A)  intradermal 
B)  intrathecal 
C)  topical 
D)  subcutaneous 
A)  intradermal 
B)  intrathecal 
C)  topical 
D)  subcutaneous

Question 15

When an IV is running at the rate of 15 to 20 gtt/min,the patient will receive approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  20 ml/hr. 
B)  30 ml/hr. 
C)  60 ml/hr. 
D)  120 ml/hr. 
A)  20 ml/hr. 
B)  30 ml/hr. 
C)  60 ml/hr. 
D)  120 ml/hr.

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

A medication is supplied in a strength of 10 mg/ml,and the prescribed amount is 50 mg.How much of this liquid medication should be prepared for administration?

Controlled substances include:

The role of the radiographer in medication administration involves:

A common site for both blood draws and emergency intravenous (IV)injections is the:

Insulin,tolbutamide (Orinase),chlorpropamide (Diabinase),rosiglitazone (Avandia),and metformin (Glucophage)are examples of:

Failure to apply pressure to the vein after discontinuing an IV may result in:

Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid drug that acts as an anti-inflammatory agent,preventing or reducing edema of the tracheobronchial tree and minimizing the possibility of respiratory arrest during allergic reactions?

Which of the following sites is preferred when giving intramuscular (IM)injections to small children?

The term excretion refers to the:

Flumazenil (Romazicon)and naloxone (Narcan)are prescribed to:

The abbreviation D5W represents the name of a(n):

Injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space for a myelogram is an example of the _____ route of medication administration.

When an IV is running at the rate of 15 to 20 gtt/min,the patient will receive approximately:

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Exam 7: Medications and Their Administration

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

A medication is supplied in a strength of 10 mg/ml,and the prescribed amount is 50 mg.How much of this liquid medication should be prepared for administration?

Controlled substances include:

The role of the radiographer in medication administration involves:

A common site for both blood draws and emergency intravenous (IV)injections is the:

Insulin,tolbutamide (Orinase),chlorpropamide (Diabinase),rosiglitazone (Avandia),and metformin (Glucophage)are examples of:

Failure to apply pressure to the vein after discontinuing an IV may result in:

Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid drug that acts as an anti-inflammatory agent,preventing or reducing edema of the tracheobronchial tree and minimizing the possibility of respiratory arrest during allergic reactions?

Which of the following sites is preferred when giving intramuscular (IM)injections to small children?

The term excretion refers to the:

Flumazenil (Romazicon)and naloxone (Narcan)are prescribed to:

The abbreviation D5W represents the name of a(n):

Injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space for a myelogram is an example of the _____ route of medication administration.

When an IV is running at the rate of 15 to 20 gtt/min,the patient will receive approximately:

Introduction to Radiography

Professional Roles and Behaviors

Professional Attitudes and Communications

Safety, Transfer, and Positioning

Infection Control

Patient Care and Assessment

Dealing with Acute Situations

Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

Special Imaging Modalities

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