Question 1

An unusual or peculiar reaction to a drug is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  idiosyncratic. 
B)  synergistic. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  toxic. 
A)  idiosyncratic. 
B)  synergistic. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  toxic. A

Question 2

Which drug name is given by the specific manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generic name 
B)  Chemical name 
C)  Brand name 
D)  Standing name 
A)  Generic name 
B)  Chemical name 
C)  Brand name 
D)  Standing name C

Question 3

Which drug administration route means that the medications are injected directly into the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parenteral 
B)  Topical 
C)  Submucosal 
D)  Oral 
A)  Parenteral 
B)  Topical 
C)  Submucosal 
D)  Oral A

Question 4

The proper height for an IV bottle is _____ the vein.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 12 inches above 
B)  18 to 20 inches above 
C)  24 to 30 inches above 
D)  at the same level as 
A)  10 to 12 inches above 
B)  18 to 20 inches above 
C)  24 to 30 inches above 
D)  at the same level as

Question 5

What is the name of the drug category that is used to relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analgesics 
B)  Antidepressants 
C)  Cathartics 
D)  Emetics 
A)  Analgesics 
B)  Antidepressants 
C)  Cathartics 
D)  Emetics

Question 6

Chloral hydrate is to be administered orally for the sedation of a child weighing 20 kg. The prescribed dose is 50 mg per kg and the drug is supplied in 100 mg/mL strength. How many mL of chloral hydrate should be given?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.25 mL 
B)  250 mL 
C)  1 mL 
D)  10 mL 
A)  0.25 mL 
B)  250 mL 
C)  1 mL 
D)  10 mL

Question 7

The study of the manner in which drugs enter the body,are absorbed,reach their site of action,are metabolized,and eliminated is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacology 
B)  Pharmacokinetics 
C)  Pharmacodynamics 
D)  Biopharmaceutics 
A)  Pharmacology 
B)  Pharmacokinetics 
C)  Pharmacodynamics 
D)  Biopharmaceutics

Question 8

When used for intramuscular injections,which of the following sites results in pain at the time of injection and persists afterwards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deltoid muscle of the upper arm 
B)  Gluteal muscles in the hip area 
C)  Muscles of the anterior thigh 
D)  Vastus lateralis muscle of the lateral thigh 
A)  Deltoid muscle of the upper arm 
B)  Gluteal muscles in the hip area 
C)  Muscles of the anterior thigh 
D)  Vastus lateralis muscle of the lateral thigh

Question 9

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  orally. 
B)  subcutaneously. 
C)  intramuscularly. 
D)  intravenously. 
A)  orally. 
B)  subcutaneously. 
C)  intramuscularly. 
D)  intravenously.

Question 10

Which drug name identifies its specific composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trade name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Brand name 
D)  Proprietary name 
A)  Trade name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Brand name 
D)  Proprietary name

Question 11

What term is used to describe the condition in which IV fluids leak into surrounding tissues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infiltration 
B)  Infusion 
C)  Injection 
D)  Exjection 
A)  Infiltration 
B)  Infusion 
C)  Injection 
D)  Exjection

Question 12

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anticholinergics 
B)  Diuretics 
C)  Tranquilizer/sedatives 
D)  Antihistamines 
A)  Anticholinergics 
B)  Diuretics 
C)  Tranquilizer/sedatives 
D)  Antihistamines

Question 13

What term is used to indicate when IV fluids or medications are accidentally injected into surrounding tissues rather than the vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Idiosyncratic 
B)  Intradermal 
C)  Extravasation 
D)  Absorption 
A)  Idiosyncratic 
B)  Intradermal 
C)  Extravasation 
D)  Absorption

Question 14

When extravasation occurs as a result of intravenous injection,the treatment involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  dry heat. 
B)  moist heat. 
C)  cold packs. 
D)  massage. 
A)  dry heat. 
B)  moist heat. 
C)  cold packs. 
D)  massage.

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is used as a local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diphenhydramine 
B)  Ibuprofen 
C)  Benadryl 
D)  Lidocaine 
A)  Diphenhydramine 
B)  Ibuprofen 
C)  Benadryl 
D)  Lidocaine

Question 16

The principal role of the limited operator in medication administration involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining what drug is needed. 
B)  determining the dose to be administered. 
C)  determining the route of administration. 
D)  preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given. 
A)  determining what drug is needed. 
B)  determining the dose to be administered. 
C)  determining the route of administration. 
D)  preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given.

Question 17

Which of the following are routes for drug administration?
1) Parenteral
2) Oral
3) Topical

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 18

The needle enters the skin at an angle of 45 degrees when making an injection by which route?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intradermal route 
B)  Subcutaneous route 
C)  Intramuscular route 
D)  Intravenous route 
A)  Intradermal route 
B)  Subcutaneous route 
C)  Intramuscular route 
D)  Intravenous route

Question 19

Which antihistamine is most often encountered in the imaging department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Diphenhydramine 
C)  Adrenalin 
D)  Epinephrine 
A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Diphenhydramine 
C)  Adrenalin 
D)  Epinephrine

Question 20

Drugs that are used to treat mild to moderate allergic reactions are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  anticholinergics. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  analgesics. 
D)  anesthetics. 
A)  anticholinergics. 
B)  antihistamines. 
C)  analgesics. 
D)  anesthetics.

Exam 23: Medications and Their Administration

An unusual or peculiar reaction to a drug is termed:

Which drug name is given by the specific manufacturer?

Which drug administration route means that the medications are injected directly into the body?

The proper height for an IV bottle is _____ the vein.

What is the name of the drug category that is used to relieve pain?

Chloral hydrate is to be administered orally for the sedation of a child weighing 20 kg. The prescribed dose is 50 mg per kg and the drug is supplied in 100 mg/mL strength. How many mL of chloral hydrate should be given?

The study of the manner in which drugs enter the body,are absorbed,reach their site of action,are metabolized,and eliminated is called which of the following?

When used for intramuscular injections,which of the following sites results in pain at the time of injection and persists afterwards?

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

Which drug name identifies its specific composition?

What term is used to describe the condition in which IV fluids leak into surrounding tissues?

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

What term is used to indicate when IV fluids or medications are accidentally injected into surrounding tissues rather than the vein?

When extravasation occurs as a result of intravenous injection,the treatment involves:

Which of the following drugs is used as a local anesthetic?

The principal role of the limited operator in medication administration involves:

Which of the following are routes for drug administration? 1) Parenteral 2) Oral 3) Topical

The needle enters the skin at an angle of 45 degrees when making an injection by which route?

Which antihistamine is most often encountered in the imaging department?

Drugs that are used to treat mild to moderate allergic reactions are called:

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