Question 1

In an infant, the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the __________.

Accepted Answer

vastus lateralis
In an infant, the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the vastus lateralis.

Question 2

Which of the following drug categories requires documentation of the lot number and manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaccines 
B)  Parenteral mediations 
C)  Oral medications 
D)  Liquid medications 
A)  Vaccines 
B)  Parenteral mediations 
C)  Oral medications 
D)  Liquid medications A

Question 3

A tablet can be cut in half only if the manufacturer has prepackaged it as a(n) __________ tablet.

Accepted Answer

scored
A tablet can be cut in half only if the manufacturer has prepackaged it as a scored tablet.

Question 4

While giving an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the needle angle. 
B)  Continue the injection. 
C)  Continue to aspirate. 
D)  Insert the needle deeper. 
E)  Withdraw the needle completely. 
A)  Change the needle angle. 
B)  Continue the injection. 
C)  Continue to aspirate. 
D)  Insert the needle deeper. 
E)  Withdraw the needle completely.

Question 5

A(n) __________ is a bottle of medication with a rubber stopper that contains enough medication for more than one injection.

Accepted Answer

multidose vial
A multidose via

Question 6

Which of the following methods of parenteral administration should be used for medications that may irritate or stain surrounding tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intradermal 
B)  Z-track 
C)  Transdermal 
D)  Ventrogluteal 
A)  Intradermal 
B)  Z-track 
C)  Transdermal 
D)  Ventrogluteal

Question 7

What is the recommended amount of time a patient must be followed with close observation following an injection of penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 minutes 
B)  5 to 15 minutes 
C)  20 to 30 minutes 
D)  40 to 60 minutes 
A)  2 to 3 minutes 
B)  5 to 15 minutes 
C)  20 to 30 minutes 
D)  40 to 60 minutes

Question 8

When a medication is administered in a physician's office, the best method of identifying the patient is to

Accepted Answer

A)  check the patient's identification bracelet. 
B)  call the patient by name. 
C)  ask the patient to state his or her name. 
D)  B and C 
A)  check the patient's identification bracelet. 
B)  call the patient by name. 
C)  ask the patient to state his or her name. 
D)  B and C

Question 9

The __________ of a medication is its thickness and its ability to move easily from a vial to an injection unit.

Accepted Answer

viscosity
The viscosity of a m

Question 10

Repeated injections of minute amounts of allergens to desensitize a patient to allergic reactions is called __________.

Accepted Answer

immunotherapy
Immunotherapy in

Question 11

Samantha Baxter has been prescribed progesterone transdermal patches for menopausal symptoms. Explain in detail the patient education Mrs. Baxter should receive so that she can administer her medication correctly.

Accepted Answer

The medical assistant should give the fo

Question 12

A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin 
B)  Cartridge 
C)  Tuberculin 
D)  Hypodermic 
A)  Insulin 
B)  Cartridge 
C)  Tuberculin 
D)  Hypodermic

Question 13

Antibiotics typically are prescribed initially in a(n) __________ dose to reach therapeutic blood levels as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

loading
Antibiotics typically

Question 14

A tablet may be given a(n) __________ coating so that the medicine is absorbed in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

enteric
The medicati

Question 15

A correctly administered intradermal injection produces a

Accepted Answer

A)  wheal. 
B)  wheel. 
C)  wen. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  wheal. 
B)  wheel. 
C)  wen. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Subcutaneous injections are administered just under the dermal layers into fatty, or __________, tissue.

Accepted Answer

adipose
Subcutaneous injection

Question 17

Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA requires it. 
B)  the facility wants to make sure the first Mantoux test was done properly. 
C)  a second PPD dose helps trigger the immune response. 
A)  OSHA requires it. 
B)  the facility wants to make sure the first Mantoux test was done properly. 
C)  a second PPD dose helps trigger the immune response.

Question 18

Intramuscular injections for infants should be given below the greater trochanter of the femur but within the upper __________ of the vastus lateralis muscle.

Accepted Answer

quadrant
Intramuscular injecti

Question 19

During an insulin injection, the medical assistant must remember to aspirate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You are responsible for gathering a patient history on medication use. List at least five questions you can ask to gain information about the patient's use of medications.

Accepted Answer

answers may include the following:
· Wha

Exam 28: Administering Medications

In an infant, the safest site for an intramuscular injection is the __________.

Which of the following drug categories requires documentation of the lot number and manufacturer?

A tablet can be cut in half only if the manufacturer has prepackaged it as a(n) __________ tablet.

While giving an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

A(n) __________ is a bottle of medication with a rubber stopper that contains enough medication for more than one injection.

Which of the following methods of parenteral administration should be used for medications that may irritate or stain surrounding tissues?

What is the recommended amount of time a patient must be followed with close observation following an injection of penicillin?

When a medication is administered in a physician's office, the best method of identifying the patient is to

The __________ of a medication is its thickness and its ability to move easily from a vial to an injection unit.

Repeated injections of minute amounts of allergens to desensitize a patient to allergic reactions is called __________.

Samantha Baxter has been prescribed progesterone transdermal patches for menopausal symptoms. Explain in detail the patient education Mrs. Baxter should receive so that she can administer her medication correctly.

A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type of system for injection?

Antibiotics typically are prescribed initially in a(n) __________ dose to reach therapeutic blood levels as quickly as possible.

A tablet may be given a(n) __________ coating so that the medicine is absorbed in the small intestine.

A correctly administered intradermal injection produces a

Subcutaneous injections are administered just under the dermal layers into fatty, or __________, tissue.

Healthcare facilities may require new employees to have a two-step TB test because

Intramuscular injections for infants should be given below the greater trochanter of the femur but within the upper __________ of the vastus lateralis muscle.

During an insulin injection, the medical assistant must remember to aspirate.

You are responsible for gathering a patient history on medication use. List at least five questions you can ask to gain information about the patient's use of medications.

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