Question 1

The medical assistant should relay 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 2

What is the term for an abnormal reaction to a substance that is normally harmless?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma 
B)  Anaphylactic shock 
C)  Allergy 
D)  Idiosyncrasy 
A)  Asthma 
B)  Anaphylactic shock 
C)  Allergy 
D)  Idiosyncrasy

Question 3

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 4

Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical assisting practice, including FDA and DEA regulations

Accepted Answer

Medical assisting practice is subject to

Question 5

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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of administering IV therapy in an outpatient setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient savings in medical costs 
B)  Avoidance of hospitalization 
C)  Less pain and tissue trauma 
D)  Patient convenience 
A)  Patient savings in medical costs 
B)  Avoidance of hospitalization 
C)  Less pain and tissue trauma 
D)  Patient convenience

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of administering medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The physician writes a prescription for a medication. 
B)  A medical assistant gives an IM injection to a patient. 
C)  A physician gives a patient drug samples to take at home. 
D)  A medical assistant performs a venipuncture. 
A)  The physician writes a prescription for a medication. 
B)  A medical assistant gives an IM injection to a patient. 
C)  A physician gives a patient drug samples to take at home. 
D)  A medical assistant performs a venipuncture.

Question 10

Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions

Accepted Answer

Medications can be classified in various

Question 11

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 12

When administering an IM injection, the skin over the injection site must be held taut to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent staining the patient's skin with the medication 
B)  Permit easier insertion of the needle 
C)  Prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel 
D)  Reduce the chance of infection 
A)  Prevent staining the patient's skin with the medication 
B)  Permit easier insertion of the needle 
C)  Prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel 
D)  Reduce the chance of infection

Question 13

What is the maximal amount of medication that can be administered through the subcutaneous route?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 ml 
B)  2 ml 
C)  3 ml 
D)  5 ml 
A)  1 ml 
B)  2 ml 
C)  3 ml 
D)  5 ml

Question 14

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Contraceptive (hormonal)

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 15

Diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts

Accepted Answer

Sure, here is a diagram of medical terms

Question 16

What is the name of the blood test for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Tine test 
C)  QuantiFERRON-TB Gold 
D)  BCG 
A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Tine test 
C)  QuantiFERRON-TB Gold 
D)  BCG

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Antihypertensive

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

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

Exam 26: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

The medical assistant should relay the following instructions to the patient regarding IV therapy:

What is the term for an abnormal reaction to a substance that is normally harmless?

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

Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical assisting practice, including FDA and DEA regulations

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

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 is NOT an advantage of administering IV therapy in an outpatient setting?

Which of the following is an example of administering medication?

Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions

What is the abbreviation for at bedtime?

When administering an IM injection, the skin over the injection site must be held taut to

What is the maximal amount of medication that can be administered through the subcutaneous route?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Contraceptive (hormonal)

Diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts

What is the name of the blood test for tuberculosis?

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

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

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antihypertensive

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

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

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Urinary System

Reproductive System

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