Question 1

Intradermal injections are used to administer

Accepted Answer

A) allergy injections. 
B) pediatric immunizations. 
C) insulin injections. 
D) skin tests. 
A) allergy injections. 
B) pediatric immunizations. 
C) insulin injections. 
D) skin tests.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) 26 G, 3/8 inch 
B) 23 G, 1/2 inch 
C) 21 G, 1 inch 
D) 24 G, 5/8 inch 
A) 26 G, 3/8 inch 
B) 23 G, 1/2 inch 
C) 21 G, 1 inch 
D) 24 G, 5/8 inch

Question 3

Which of the following categories includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse and accepted medical use?

Accepted Answer

A) Schedule I 
B) Schedule II 
C) Schedule III 
D) Schedule IV 
A) Schedule I 
B) Schedule II 
C) Schedule III 
D) Schedule IV

Question 4

The vastus lateralis site is used most often to administer medication to

Accepted Answer

A) adults. 
B) infants and young children. 
C) adolescents. 
D) elderly patients. 
A) adults. 
B) infants and young children. 
C) adolescents. 
D) elderly patients.

Question 5

All of the following are units of weight except

Accepted Answer

A) gram. 
B) milligram. 
C) milliliter. 
D) kilogram. 
A) gram. 
B) milligram. 
C) milliliter. 
D) kilogram.

Question 6

Which of the following situations causes a drug to be absorbed at a slower rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking the medication prn 
B) Taking the medication pc 
C) Taking the medication hs 
D) Taking the medication qd 
A) Taking the medication prn 
B) Taking the medication pc 
C) Taking the medication hs 
D) Taking the medication qd

Question 7

Outpatient IV therapy may be administered in which of the following facilities?

Accepted Answer

A) Medical offices 
B) Infusion clinics 
C) Urgent care centers 
D) Patient's home 
E) All of the above 
A) Medical offices 
B) Infusion clinics 
C) Urgent care centers 
D) Patient's home 
E) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following medications is administered through the sublingual route?

Accepted Answer

A) Penicillin 
B) Nitroglycerin 
C) Lisinopril 
D) Heparin 
A) Penicillin 
B) Nitroglycerin 
C) Lisinopril 
D) Heparin

Question 9

What is the name of a drug preparation that is applied externally to produce a feeling of heat or warmth?

Accepted Answer

A) Spirit 
B) Ointment 
C) Liniment 
D) Tincture 
A) Spirit 
B) Ointment 
C) Liniment 
D) Tincture

Question 10

The study of drugs is known as

Accepted Answer

A) pharmacy. 
B) immunology. 
C) pharmacology. 
D) mycology. 
A) pharmacy. 
B) immunology. 
C) pharmacology. 
D) mycology.

Question 11

The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues. 
B) ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel. 
C) reduce patient discomfort. 
D) prevent tissue damage. 
A) prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues. 
B) ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel. 
C) reduce patient discomfort. 
D) prevent tissue damage.

Question 12

When withdrawing medication from a vial,the needle must be inserted below the fluid level to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent altering the effectiveness of the medication. 
B) prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the syringe. 
C) prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the vial. 
D) avoid dulling the point of the needle. 
A) prevent altering the effectiveness of the medication. 
B) prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the syringe. 
C) prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the vial. 
D) avoid dulling the point of the needle.

Question 13

All of the following are examples of schedule II drugs except

Accepted Answer

A) Percodan. 
B) Demerol. 
C) valium. 
D) Ritalin. 
A) Percodan. 
B) Demerol. 
C) valium. 
D) Ritalin.

Question 14

Which of the following techniques should not be performed when an ampule is used to administer medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Tap the stem of the ampule lightly before opening it. 
B) Cleanse the ampule with an alcohol wipe before opening it. 
C) Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication. 
D) Insert the needle below the fluid level to withdraw the medication. 
A) Tap the stem of the ampule lightly before opening it. 
B) Cleanse the ampule with an alcohol wipe before opening it. 
C) Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication. 
D) Insert the needle below the fluid level to withdraw the medication.

Question 15

When administering an intradermal injection,the needle must be inserted with the bevel facing upward to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent leakage of the medication onto the skin surface. 
B) allow proper wheal formation. 
C) avoid pressure on nerve endings. 
D) prevent contamination of the medication. 
E) ensure all of the above. 
A) prevent leakage of the medication onto the skin surface. 
B) allow proper wheal formation. 
C) avoid pressure on nerve endings. 
D) prevent contamination of the medication. 
E) ensure all of the above.

Question 16

Induration measuring 5 mm resulting from a Mantoux test in an individual with no known risk factors indicates a(n)_____ reaction.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The medical assistant should relay which of the following instructions to the patient regarding IV therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Time to arrive for the IV therapy 
B) Amount of time required for the therapy 
C) To wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing 
D) Whether someone needs to drive the patient to and from the appointment 
E) All of the above 
A) Time to arrive for the IV therapy 
B) Amount of time required for the therapy 
C) To wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing 
D) Whether someone needs to drive the patient to and from the appointment 
E) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following methods of examination must be used when reading a tuberculin skin test?

Accepted Answer

A) Auscultation and palpation 
B) Inspection and percussion 
C) Inspection and palpation 
D) Inspection only 
A) Auscultation and palpation 
B) Inspection and percussion 
C) Inspection and palpation 
D) Inspection only

Question 19

What is done if a patient has a positive reaction to a Mantoux test?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient is placed on drugs to combat tuberculosis. 
B) Further diagnostic procedures are performed. 
C) The patient is referred to a pathologist. 
D) The patient is given a series of immunizations. 
A) The patient is placed on drugs to combat tuberculosis. 
B) Further diagnostic procedures are performed. 
C) The patient is referred to a pathologist. 
D) The patient is given a series of immunizations.

Question 20

Which of the following systems is used most often to prescribe and administer medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Apothecary 
B) Household 
C) Metric 
D) Avoirdupois 
A) Apothecary 
B) Household 
C) Metric 
D) Avoirdupois

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Intradermal injections are used to administer

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

Which of the following categories includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse and accepted medical use?

The vastus lateralis site is used most often to administer medication to

All of the following are units of weight except

Which of the following situations causes a drug to be absorbed at a slower rate?

Outpatient IV therapy may be administered in which of the following facilities?

Which of the following medications is administered through the sublingual route?

What is the name of a drug preparation that is applied externally to produce a feeling of heat or warmth?

The study of drugs is known as

The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to

When withdrawing medication from a vial,the needle must be inserted below the fluid level to

All of the following are examples of schedule II drugs except

Which of the following techniques should not be performed when an ampule is used to administer medication?

When administering an intradermal injection,the needle must be inserted with the bevel facing upward to

Induration measuring 5 mm resulting from a Mantoux test in an individual with no known risk factors indicates a(n)_____ reaction.

The medical assistant should relay which of the following instructions to the patient regarding IV therapy?

Which of the following methods of examination must be used when reading a tuberculin skin test?

What is done if a patient has a positive reaction to a Mantoux test?

Which of the following systems is used most often to prescribe and administer medication?

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