Question 1

Which of the following is a unit of volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inch 
B)  Grain 
C)  Centimeter 
D)  Liter 
A)  Inch 
B)  Grain 
C)  Centimeter 
D)  Liter

Question 2

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 3

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Antacid

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 4

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Antitussive

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 5

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

Question 6

A prescription for a schedule III drug expires

Accepted Answer

A)  7 days from the date of issue 
B)  2 months from the date of issue 
C)  6 months from the date of issue 
D)  1 year from the date of issue 
A)  7 days from the date of issue 
B)  2 months from the date of issue 
C)  6 months from the date of issue 
D)  1 year from the date of issue

Question 7

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check that you have the correct medication. 
B)  Check the expiration date of the medication. 
C)  Identify the patient by full name and date of birth. 
D)  Check that the patient is not allergic to the medication. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Check that you have the correct medication. 
B)  Check the expiration date of the medication. 
C)  Identify the patient by full name and date of birth. 
D)  Check that the patient is not allergic to the medication. 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Identify measurement systems

Accepted Answer

Measurement systems are standardized sys

Question 9

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Antihistamine

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 10

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 11

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Anti-inflammatory

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a unit of weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gram 
B)  Milligram 
C)  Milliliter 
D)  Kilogram 
A)  Gram 
B)  Milligram 
C)  Milliliter 
D)  Kilogram

Question 13

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. 
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.

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive 
B)  Penicillin 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Mantoux test 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive 
B)  Penicillin 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Mantoux test 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following sites is commonly used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gluteus medius muscle 
B)  Upper lateral arm 
C)  Anterior forearm 
D)  Deltoid muscle 
A)  Gluteus medius muscle 
B)  Upper lateral arm 
C)  Anterior forearm 
D)  Deltoid muscle

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following does a patient with a latent tuberculosis infection NOT exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is unable to 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)  Is unable to 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 19

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Anti-infective

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 20

Which of the following parts of a prescription indicates the information that is included on the label?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superscription 
B)  Subscription 
C)  Signature 
D)  DEA number 
A)  Superscription 
B)  Subscription 
C)  Signature 
D)  DEA number

Exam 26: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Which of the following is a unit of volume?

Intradermal injections are used to administer

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antacid

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antitussive

Which of the following needles has the largest lumen?

A prescription for a schedule III drug expires

Which of the following guidelines should be followed when administering a medication?

Identify measurement systems

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antihistamine

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

Match each drug category with its definition. -Anti-inflammatory

Which of the following is NOT a unit of weight?

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

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

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

Which of the following sites is commonly used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

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

Which of the following does a patient with a latent tuberculosis infection NOT exhibit?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Anti-infective

Which of the following parts of a prescription indicates the information that is included on the label?

The Health Care System

The Professional Medical Assistant

Ethics and Law for the Medical Office

Interacting With Patients

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Specialty Examinations and Procedures: Colon Procedures, Male Reproductive Health, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Emergency Medical Procedures

The Medical Record

Patient Reception

Medical Office Computerization

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Medical Records Management

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Managing Practice Finances

Medical Coding

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The Medical Assistant As Office Manager

Emergency Protective Practices for the Medical Office

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