Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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 A

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ of a medication is its...

Question 5

Insulin syringes are calibrated in

Accepted Answer

A)  minims. 
B)  units. 
C)  cubic centimeters. 
D)  milliliters. 
A)  minims. 
B)  units. 
C)  cubic centimeters. 
D)  milliliters.

Question 6

If you accidentally aspirate blood into the syringe when administering an IM injection, you should quickly administer the medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered part of the first step in holistic medication treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Details about the patient's health history 
B)  Current and past use of both prescription and OTC drugs and herbal supplements 
C)  Any negative responses to medications 
D)  Familial history of any medication 
A)  Details about the patient's health history 
B)  Current and past use of both prescription and OTC drugs and herbal supplements 
C)  Any negative responses to medications 
D)  Familial history of any medication

Question 8

Which of the following cases is considered a positive PPD test result with induration 5 mm or larger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals infected with HIV 
B)  Anyone in close contact with a patient newly diagnosed with TB 
C)  Patients who have undergone recent organ transplant 
D)  Person exposed to or infected with the TB bacillus in the past 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Individuals infected with HIV 
B)  Anyone in close contact with a patient newly diagnosed with TB 
C)  Patients who have undergone recent organ transplant 
D)  Person exposed to or infected with the TB bacillus in the past 
E)  All of the above

Question 9

Body areas to avoid when choosing the site for an injection include

Accepted Answer

A)  healthy muscle tissue. 
B)  scar tissue. 
C)  moles, birthmarks, warts, tumors, lumps, and bones. 
D)  B and C 
A)  healthy muscle tissue. 
B)  scar tissue. 
C)  moles, birthmarks, warts, tumors, lumps, and bones. 
D)  B and C

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a bottle of medication...

Question 13

When a liquid oral medication is poured, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  hold the measuring device at eye level. 
B)  allow the bottle to come in contact with the measuring device. 
C)  palm the label of the medication. 
D)  A and C 
A)  hold the measuring device at eye level. 
B)  allow the bottle to come in contact with the measuring device. 
C)  palm the label of the medication. 
D)  A and C

Question 14

__________ is an enlarged, hardened reaction produced by the Mantoux test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is an enlarged, hardened reaction produced...

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repeated injections of minute amounts of allergens...

Question 17

The route of administration for an allergy skin test injection is the subcutaneous route.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The body areas used for an intradermal injection are the

Accepted Answer

A)  upper and lower back. 
B)  anterior forearm and upper back. 
C)  posterior forearm and upper back. 
D)  thigh and/or the middle of the back. 
A)  upper and lower back. 
B)  anterior forearm and upper back. 
C)  posterior forearm and upper back. 
D)  thigh and/or the middle of the back.

Question 19

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 20

Dorothy is responsible for making sure patients understand their drug therapy before they leave Dr. Thau's office. Discuss at least five factors she should include when delivering patient education.

Accepted Answer

For patients who are to take their medic

Exam 28: Administering Medications

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

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

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

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

Insulin syringes are calibrated in

If you accidentally aspirate blood into the syringe when administering an IM injection, you should quickly administer the medication.

Which of the following is not considered part of the first step in holistic medication treatment?

Which of the following cases is considered a positive PPD test result with induration 5 mm or larger?

Body areas to avoid when choosing the site for an injection include

A correctly administered intradermal injection produces a

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

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

When a liquid oral medication is poured, it is important to

__________ is an enlarged, hardened reaction produced by the Mantoux test.

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

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

The route of administration for an allergy skin test injection is the subcutaneous route.

The body areas used for an intradermal injection are the

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

Dorothy is responsible for making sure patients understand their drug therapy before they leave Dr. Thau's office. Discuss at least five factors she should include when delivering patient education.

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