Question 1

The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow the medication to dissolve slowly 
B)  Reduce the incidence of side effects 
C)  Prevent the medication from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes 
D)  Prevent the medication from irritating the stomach lining 
A)  Allow the medication to dissolve slowly 
B)  Reduce the incidence of side effects 
C)  Prevent the medication from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes 
D)  Prevent the medication from irritating the stomach lining

Question 2

Which of the following is not a reason for administering medication intravenously?

Accepted Answer

A)  To achieve a rapid systemic effect 
B)  The patient is allergic to the oral form of the medication. 
C)  The medication is painful or irritating when given by other routes. 
D)  The medication is destroyed by digestive enzymes. 
A)  To achieve a rapid systemic effect 
B)  The patient is allergic to the oral form of the medication. 
C)  The medication is painful or irritating when given by other routes. 
D)  The medication is destroyed by digestive enzymes.

Question 3

Administering IV medication over a specific amount of time at specified intervals is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous IV administration 
B)  Direct IV injection 
C)  Intermittent IV administration 
D)  A transfusion 
A)  Continuous IV administration 
B)  Direct IV injection 
C)  Intermittent IV administration 
D)  A transfusion

Question 4

Which of the following is not an IV fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.9% sodium chloride 
B)  Ringer's solution 
C)  Distilled water 
D)  D5W 
A)  0.9% sodium chloride 
B)  Ringer's solution 
C)  Distilled water 
D)  D5W

Question 5

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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 6

A patient with a latent tuberculosis infection exhibits all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot 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)  Cannot 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 7

The frequency and length of a patient's chemotherapy treatment depends on the

Accepted Answer

A)  Type of cancer being treated 
B)  Chemotherapy medications being administered 
C)  Patient's overall health 
D)  Patient's ability to tolerate the chemotherapy 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Type of cancer being treated 
B)  Chemotherapy medications being administered 
C)  Patient's overall health 
D)  Patient's ability to tolerate the chemotherapy 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Why is the IV route used to administer chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To obtain a rapid response 
B)  To prevent an allergic reaction to the medication 
C)  To prevent pain and trauma to the patient's tissues 
D)  To prevent an idiosyncratic reaction 
A)  To obtain a rapid response 
B)  To prevent an allergic reaction to the medication 
C)  To prevent pain and trauma to the patient's tissues 
D)  To prevent an idiosyncratic reaction

Question 9

What is the name given to a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds more than one dose of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ampule 
B)  Unit-dose cartridge 
C)  Multiple-dose vial 
D)  Single-dose vial 
A)  Ampule 
B)  Unit-dose cartridge 
C)  Multiple-dose vial 
D)  Single-dose vial

Question 10

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 11

Chemotherapy may be administered in

Accepted Answer

A)  An oncology medical office 
B)  A cardiology medical office 
C)  An orthopedic medical office 
D)  A pediatric medical office 
A)  An oncology medical office 
B)  A cardiology medical office 
C)  An orthopedic medical office 
D)  A pediatric medical office

Question 12

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 13

All of the following are units of weight except

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is assigned by the pharmaceutical company that first develops a drug?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Laxative

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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 16

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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The study of drugs is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacy 
B)  Immunology 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Mycology 
A)  Pharmacy 
B)  Immunology 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Mycology

Question 20

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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)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)Relieves gas and bloating in the GI tract
H)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
I)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
J)Produces a loss of feeling to a part of the body
K)Stimulates the body to produce antibodies
L)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
M)Used to relieve constipation
N)Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
O)Used to lower cholesterol
P)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
Q)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
R)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
S)Inhibits ovulation
T)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to

Which of the following is not a reason for administering medication intravenously?

Administering IV medication over a specific amount of time at specified intervals is known as

Which of the following is not an IV fluid?

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

A patient with a latent tuberculosis infection exhibits all of the following except

The frequency and length of a patient's chemotherapy treatment depends on the

Why is the IV route used to administer chemotherapy?

What is the name given to a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds more than one dose of medication?

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

Chemotherapy may be administered in

Patient preparation for allergy skin testing includes

All of the following are units of weight except

Which of the following is assigned by the pharmaceutical company that first develops a drug?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Laxative

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antihistamine

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

What is the name of the blood test for tuberculosis?

The study of drugs is known as

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

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