Question 1

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 2

Induration measuring 5 mm resulting from a Mantoux test in an individual with no known risk factors indicates

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Bone resorption inhibitor

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

Identify both abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages

Accepted Answer

Abbreviations and symbols commonly used

Question 5

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 6

What is the term for administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients through the IV route?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transfusion 
B)  IV drip 
C)  Infusion 
D)  Chemotherapy 
A)  Transfusion 
B)  IV drip 
C)  Infusion 
D)  Chemotherapy

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  26 G, 3/8 inch 
B)  23 G, ½ inch 
C)  21 G, 1 inch 
D)  24 G, 5/8 inch 
A)  26 G, 3/8 inch 
B)  23 G, ½ inch 
C)  21 G, 1 inch 
D)  24 G, 5/8 inch

Question 8

What is the abbreviation for three times per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  q3h 
B)  qod 
C)  tid 
D)  bid 
A)  q3h 
B)  qod 
C)  tid 
D)  bid

Question 9

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 10

What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing medication from the vial?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be difficult to remove the medication from the vial. 
B)  The medication may become contaminated. 
C)  Air bubbles may enter the syringe. 
D)  The vial may crack. 
A)  It may be difficult to remove the medication from the vial. 
B)  The medication may become contaminated. 
C)  Air bubbles may enter the syringe. 
D)  The vial may crack.

Question 11

After administering a tuberculin skin test, it should be read within

Accepted Answer

A)  15-20 minutes 
B)  12-24 hours 
C)  36-48 hours 
D)  48-72 hours 
A)  15-20 minutes 
B)  12-24 hours 
C)  36-48 hours 
D)  48-72 hours

Question 12

The early symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include

Accepted Answer

A)  Sneezing, hives, erythema, angioedema, disorientation 
B)  Diplopia, diaphoresis, tachycardia, increased blood pressure 
C)  Dyspnea, decreased blood pressure, thready pulse 
D)  Abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever 
A)  Sneezing, hives, erythema, angioedema, disorientation 
B)  Diplopia, diaphoresis, tachycardia, increased blood pressure 
C)  Dyspnea, decreased blood pressure, thready pulse 
D)  Abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of active pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever 
B)  Chronic cough 
C)  Abdominal pain 
D)  Hemoptysis 
A)  Fever 
B)  Chronic cough 
C)  Abdominal pain 
D)  Hemoptysis

Question 15

The inscription of a prescription consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  Directions to the pharmacist 
B)  The symbol Rx 
C)  Information to be included on the medication label 
D)  The name of the drug and the dose 
A)  Directions to the pharmacist 
B)  The symbol Rx 
C)  Information to be included on the medication label 
D)  The name of the drug and the dose

Question 16

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Sedative-hypnotic

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 17

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Expectorant

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 18

Why should pressure NOT be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medication is not intended to be absorbed into the tissues. 
B)  It causes patient discomfort. 
C)  The medication stains the skin. 
D)  It causes an allergic reaction to occur. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  The medication is not intended to be absorbed into the tissues. 
B)  It causes patient discomfort. 
C)  The medication stains the skin. 
D)  It causes an allergic reaction to occur. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 19

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 20

Medical Law and Ethics

Accepted Answer

It seems like there might have been a mi

Exam 26: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

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

Induration measuring 5 mm resulting from a Mantoux test in an individual with no known risk factors indicates

Match each drug category with its definition. -Bone resorption inhibitor

Identify both abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages

What is the abbreviation for one-half?

What is the term for administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients through the IV route?

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

What is the abbreviation for three times per day?

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 may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing medication from the vial?

After administering a tuberculin skin test, it should be read within

The early symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include

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

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of active pulmonary tuberculosis?

The inscription of a prescription consists of

Match each drug category with its definition. -Sedative-hypnotic

Match each drug category with its definition. -Expectorant

Why should pressure NOT be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

What is the usual treatment for an anaphylactic reaction?

Medical Law and Ethics

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

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Urinary System

Reproductive System

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

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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

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Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Emergency Medical Procedures

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Medical Office Computerization

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The Medical Assistant As Office Manager

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