Question 1

When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect, it is said that the patient has developed

Accepted Answer

A)  An idiosyncratic reaction 
B)  An allergic reaction 
C)  A drug interaction 
D)  A drug tolerance 
A)  An idiosyncratic reaction 
B)  An allergic reaction 
C)  A drug interaction 
D)  A drug tolerance

Question 2

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)  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)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peanuts 
B)  House dust 
C)  Insect stings 
D)  Ragweed 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Peanuts 
B)  House dust 
C)  Insect stings 
D)  Ragweed 
E)  All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following represents an equivalent value for a cubic centimeter?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cc ═ 1 drop 
B)  1 cc ═ 1 mg 
C)  1 cc ═ 1 unit 
D)  1 cc ═ 1 ml 
A)  1 cc ═ 1 drop 
B)  1 cc ═ 1 mg 
C)  1 cc ═ 1 unit 
D)  1 cc ═ 1 ml

Question 5

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  (3/8 inch) 
B)  (5/8 inch) 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1½ inches 
A)  (3/8 inch) 
B)  (5/8 inch) 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1½ inches

Question 6

Erythema without induration occurring from a Mantoux test indicates

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Diuretic

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 8

Pharmacology

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pharmacology...

Question 9

Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

Accepted Answer

Medical terms and abbreviations related

Question 10

Patient preparation for allergy skin testing includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Discontinuing antihistamines for 3 days before the test 
B)  Fasting for 12 hours before the test 
C)  Avoiding allergens for 12 hours before the test 
D)  Collecting a first-voided urine specimen on the morning of the test 
A)  Discontinuing antihistamines for 3 days before the test 
B)  Fasting for 12 hours before the test 
C)  Avoiding allergens for 12 hours before the test 
D)  Collecting a first-voided urine specimen on the morning of the test

Question 11

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer an intramuscular injection into the dorsogluteal site on an average-size adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  (3/8 inch) 
B)  (5/8 inch) 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1½ inches 
A)  (3/8 inch) 
B)  (5/8 inch) 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1½ inches

Question 12

Which of the following should be recorded in a patient's medication record?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prescription medications 
B)  Nonprescription medications 
C)  Vitamins 
D)  Herbal products 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Prescription medications 
B)  Nonprescription medications 
C)  Vitamins 
D)  Herbal products 
E)  All of the above

Exam 26: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

When the same dose of a drug no longer produces the desired effect, it is said that the patient has developed

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

Which of the following is an example of an allergen?

Which of the following represents an equivalent value for a cubic centimeter?

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Erythema without induration occurring from a Mantoux test indicates

Match each drug category with its definition. -Diuretic

Pharmacology

Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

Patient preparation for allergy skin testing includes

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer an intramuscular injection into the dorsogluteal site on an average-size adult?

Which of the following should be recorded in a patient's medication record?

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