Question 1

Which of the following is used to administer an intradermal injection?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypodermic syringe 
B) Insulin syringe 
C) Tuberculin syringe 
D) Tubex injector 
A) Hypodermic syringe 
B) Insulin syringe 
C) Tuberculin syringe 
D) Tubex injector

Question 2

Erythema without induration occurring from a Mantoux test indicates a(n)_____ reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) negative 
B) doubtful 
C) positive 
D) allergic 
A) negative 
B) doubtful 
C) positive 
D) allergic

Question 3

Symptoms of active pulmonary tuberculosis include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) fever. 
B) chronic cough. 
C) abdominal pain. 
D) hemoptysis. 
A) fever. 
B) chronic cough. 
C) abdominal pain. 
D) hemoptysis.

Question 4

Which of the following tests is used to identify allergens causing contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin-prick test 
B) Patch test 
C) Intradermal test 
D) Tine test 
A) Skin-prick test 
B) Patch test 
C) Intradermal test 
D) Tine test

Question 5

The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to

Accepted Answer

A) allow the medication to dissolve slowly. 
B) reduce the incidence of side effects. 
C) prevent the medication from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes. 
D) prevent the medication from irritating the stomach lining. 
A) allow the medication to dissolve slowly. 
B) reduce the incidence of side effects. 
C) prevent the medication from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes. 
D) prevent the medication from irritating the stomach lining.

Question 6

The term parenteral refers to

Accepted Answer

A) sites located outside the gastrointestinal tract. 
B) intramuscular injection sites. 
C) administration of medication PO. 
D) topical administration of medication. 
A) sites located outside the gastrointestinal tract. 
B) intramuscular injection sites. 
C) administration of medication PO. 
D) topical administration of medication.

Question 7

What is the abbreviation for at bedtime?

Accepted Answer

A) hs 
B) PM 
C) DAW 
D) Aq 
A) hs 
B) PM 
C) DAW 
D) Aq

Question 8

What is the usual treatment for an anaphylactic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Epinephrine injection 
B) Oral administration of antihistamines 
C) Steroid injection 
D) Antibiotic injection 
A) Epinephrine injection 
B) Oral administration of antihistamines 
C) Steroid injection 
D) Antibiotic injection

Question 9

What does it mean if both tests in a two-step TB test are negative?

Accepted Answer

A) Further diagnostic procedures must be performed. 
B) The patient is considered infected with tuberculosis. 
C) It is considered a boosted reaction. 
D) The patient is classified as noninfected. 
A) Further diagnostic procedures must be performed. 
B) The patient is considered infected with tuberculosis. 
C) It is considered a boosted reaction. 
D) The patient is classified as noninfected.

Question 10

A prescription for a schedule III drug expires _____ from the date of issue.

Accepted Answer

A) 7 days 
B) 2 months 
C) 6 months 
D) 1 year 
A) 7 days 
B) 2 months 
C) 6 months 
D) 1 year

Question 11

When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect,it is said that the patient has developed

Accepted Answer

A) an idiosyncratic reaction. 
B) an allergic reaction. 
C) a drug interaction. 
D) drug tolerance. 
A) an idiosyncratic reaction. 
B) an allergic reaction. 
C) a drug interaction. 
D) drug tolerance.

Question 12

What is the abbreviation for one half?

Accepted Answer

A) cc 
B) ss 
C) gtt 
D) SL 
A) cc 
B) ss 
C) gtt 
D) SL

Question 13

What is the name given to an adverse reaction that is harmless and often tolerated by the patient to obtain the therapeutic effect of the drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Idiosyncratic effect 
B) Side effect 
C) Contraindication 
D) Warning 
A) Idiosyncratic effect 
B) Side effect 
C) Contraindication 
D) Warning

Question 14

What is the term for the administration of whole blood or blood products through the IV route?

Accepted Answer

A) Transfusion 
B) Enteral nutrition 
C) Infusion 
D) Effusion 
A) Transfusion 
B) Enteral nutrition 
C) Infusion 
D) Effusion

Question 15

A patient with a latent tuberculosis infection exhibits all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) cannot spread TB to others. 
B) has a negative reaction to a TB test. 
C) has no symptoms. 
D) has a normal chest X-ray. 
A) cannot spread TB to others. 
B) has a negative reaction to a TB test. 
C) has no symptoms. 
D) has a normal chest X-ray.

Question 16

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 15 degrees 
B) 45 degrees 
C) 90 degrees 
D) Parallel to the skin 
A) 10 to 15 degrees 
B) 45 degrees 
C) 90 degrees 
D) Parallel to the skin

Question 17

Why is the dorsogluteal site used to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult?

Accepted Answer

A) It causes less patient discomfort. 
B) It is easily accessible. 
C) It can absorb a large amount of medication. 
D) The buttocks contain no major nerves or blood vessels. 
E) All of the above are correct reasons. 
A) It causes less patient discomfort. 
B) It is easily accessible. 
C) It can absorb a large amount of medication. 
D) The buttocks contain no major nerves or blood vessels. 
E) All of the above are correct reasons.

Question 18

Which of the following references could you use to look up the adverse reactions of Zithromax?

Accepted Answer

A) Physicians' Desk Reference 
B) United States Pharmacopeia 
C) National Formulary 
D) The Farmer's Almanac 
A) Physicians' Desk Reference 
B) United States Pharmacopeia 
C) National Formulary 
D) The Farmer's Almanac

Question 19

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A) 3/8 inch 
B) 5/8 inch 
C) 1 inch 
D) 1 1/2 inches 
A) 3/8 inch 
B) 5/8 inch 
C) 1 inch 
D) 1 1/2 inches

Question 20

Which of the following needles has the largest lumen?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Which of the following is used to administer an intradermal injection?

Erythema without induration occurring from a Mantoux test indicates a(n)_____ reaction.

Symptoms of active pulmonary tuberculosis include all of the following except

Which of the following tests is used to identify allergens causing contact dermatitis?

The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to

The term parenteral refers to

What is the abbreviation for at bedtime?

What is the usual treatment for an anaphylactic reaction?

What does it mean if both tests in a two-step TB test are negative?

A prescription for a schedule III drug expires _____ from the date of issue.

When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect,it is said that the patient has developed

What is the abbreviation for one half?

What is the name given to an adverse reaction that is harmless and often tolerated by the patient to obtain the therapeutic effect of the drug?

What is the term for the administration of whole blood or blood products through the IV route?

A patient with a latent tuberculosis infection exhibits all of the following except

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

Why is the dorsogluteal site used to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult?

Which of the following references could you use to look up the adverse reactions of Zithromax?

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Which of the following needles has the largest lumen?

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