Question 1

The site of a Z-track injection should be massaged carefully after the injection to prevent skin irritation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain at least six safety steps-in addition to the seven rights and label checks-that should be followed when dispensing and administering a medication.

Accepted Answer

answers may include any of the following

Question 3

Dorothy is asked to administer a medication by subcutaneous injection. Which needle gauge should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  18 
D)  27 
A)  20 
B)  25 
C)  18 
D)  27

Question 4

List and describe the seven rights of safe drug administration.

Accepted Answer

1. Right patient-Ask the patient his or

Question 5

Which of the following liquid oral dosage forms is a mixture of oil and water that improves the taste of otherwise distasteful products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syrup 
B)  Emulsion 
C)  Gel 
D)  Magma 
A)  Syrup 
B)  Emulsion 
C)  Gel 
D)  Magma

Question 6

Which of the following needle gauges is most appropriate for intramuscular administration of a very viscous medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  21 
D)  23 
E)  27 
A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  21 
D)  23 
E)  27

Question 7

Which of the following is a parenteral method of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buccal 
B)  Inhalation 
C)  Intradermal 
D)  Oral 
E)  Sublingual 
A)  Buccal 
B)  Inhalation 
C)  Intradermal 
D)  Oral 
E)  Sublingual

Question 8

Patients with diabetes usually must administer two different insulins at the same time. Which insulin would be drawn up into the syringe unit first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lispro 
B)  NPH 
A)  Lispro 
B)  NPH

Question 9

The result of a Mantoux test is assessed within 48 to 72 hours after administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dorothy is asked to administer Humalog to a 13-year-old patient. Which type of syringe must she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  TB 
B)  3 cc 
C)  unit 
D)  1 cc 
A)  TB 
B)  3 cc 
C)  unit 
D)  1 cc

Question 11

Which of the following are semisolid medications containing bases such as petrolatum and lanolin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liniments 
B)  Ointments 
C)  Lotions 
D)  Sprays 
A)  Liniments 
B)  Ointments 
C)  Lotions 
D)  Sprays

Question 12

An IM injection given at the dorsogluteal site is administered into the gluteus maximus muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ___________ is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and children.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventrogluteal site 
B)  deltoid muscle 
C)  dorsogluteal site 
D)  vastus lateralis 
A)  ventrogluteal site 
B)  deltoid muscle 
C)  dorsogluteal site 
D)  vastus lateralis

Question 14

Which of the following patient populations needs to be monitored every office visit for an accurate weight measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Lactating mothers 
C)  Pediatric 
D)  Geriatric 
A)  Pregnant women 
B)  Lactating mothers 
C)  Pediatric 
D)  Geriatric

Question 15

After administering the Mantoux test, Dorothy should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightly massage the administration site. 
B)  Bandage the administration site immediately. 
C)  Place a cotton ball over the site to prevent bleeding. 
D)  Leave the injection site uncovered. 
A)  Lightly massage the administration site. 
B)  Bandage the administration site immediately. 
C)  Place a cotton ball over the site to prevent bleeding. 
D)  Leave the injection site uncovered.

Question 16

When giving an adult subcutaneous injection, you should not inject more than _____ mL into subcutaneous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  1 
D)  1.5 
A)  3 
B)  2 
C)  1 
D)  1.5

Question 17

Which of the following gauged needles are commonly used for subcutaneous injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 and 26 
B)  27 and 28 
C)  31 
D)  14 and 18 
A)  25 and 26 
B)  27 and 28 
C)  31 
D)  14 and 18

Question 18

Why was Dorothy taught to aspirate before injecting most medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  To prevent a clot from forming at the site 
B)  To make sure all the medication is evacuated from the syringe 
C)  To prevent injury to surrounding tissue 
D)  To make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel 
A)  To prevent a clot from forming at the site 
B)  To make sure all the medication is evacuated from the syringe 
C)  To prevent injury to surrounding tissue 
D)  To make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel

Question 19

The _________ is the traditional site for most (adult) deep intramuscular injections.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventrogluteal site 
B)  deltoid muscle 
C)  dorsogluteal site 
D)  vastus lateralis 
A)  ventrogluteal site 
B)  deltoid muscle 
C)  dorsogluteal site 
D)  vastus lateralis

Question 20

With a(n) ___________ system, a small adhesive patch or disk is applied to the body near the treatment site.

Accepted Answer

A)  intradermal 
B)  subcutaneous 
C)  dermal 
D)  transdermal 
A)  intradermal 
B)  subcutaneous 
C)  dermal 
D)  transdermal

Exam 28: Administering Medications

The site of a Z-track injection should be massaged carefully after the injection to prevent skin irritation.

Explain at least six safety steps-in addition to the seven rights and label checks-that should be followed when dispensing and administering a medication.

Dorothy is asked to administer a medication by subcutaneous injection. Which needle gauge should she use?

List and describe the seven rights of safe drug administration.

Which of the following liquid oral dosage forms is a mixture of oil and water that improves the taste of otherwise distasteful products?

Which of the following needle gauges is most appropriate for intramuscular administration of a very viscous medication?

Which of the following is a parenteral method of drug administration?

Patients with diabetes usually must administer two different insulins at the same time. Which insulin would be drawn up into the syringe unit first?

The result of a Mantoux test is assessed within 48 to 72 hours after administration.

Dorothy is asked to administer Humalog to a 13-year-old patient. Which type of syringe must she use?

Which of the following are semisolid medications containing bases such as petrolatum and lanolin?

An IM injection given at the dorsogluteal site is administered into the gluteus maximus muscle.

The ___________ is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and children.

Which of the following patient populations needs to be monitored every office visit for an accurate weight measurement?

After administering the Mantoux test, Dorothy should do which of the following?

When giving an adult subcutaneous injection, you should not inject more than _____ mL into subcutaneous tissue.

Which of the following gauged needles are commonly used for subcutaneous injections?

Why was Dorothy taught to aspirate before injecting most medications?

The _________ is the traditional site for most (adult) deep intramuscular injections.

With a(n) ___________ system, a small adhesive patch or disk is applied to the body near the treatment site.

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