Question 1

All of the following are reasons for charting the location of the injection except

Accepted Answer

A)  To avoid injecting the medication into a major nerve or blood vessel 
B)  To avoid overuse of a site if the patient requires more than one injection 
C)  To locate the site if test results need to be read at a later date 
D)  To provide a reference point if a problem results at the injection site 
A)  To avoid injecting the medication into a major nerve or blood vessel 
B)  To avoid overuse of a site if the patient requires more than one injection 
C)  To locate the site if test results need to be read at a later date 
D)  To provide a reference point if a problem results at the injection site

Question 2

An EMR prescription program performs all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Checks for drug interactions with other medications being taken by the patient 
B)  Determines the number of prescription refills 
C)  Checks prescription against patient's drug allergies 
D)  Prints list of medications being taken by the patient 
A)  Checks for drug interactions with other medications being taken by the patient 
B)  Determines the number of prescription refills 
C)  Checks prescription against patient's drug allergies 
D)  Prints list of medications being taken by the patient

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following must be included in a prescription for a controlled drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule category of the drug 
B)  Lot number of the drug 
C)  Physician's DEA number 
D)  Patient's social security number 
A)  Schedule category of the drug 
B)  Lot number of the drug 
C)  Physician's DEA number 
D)  Patient's social security number

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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)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 8

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Antiflatulent

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 9

Which of the following is a function of the flange of a syringe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attaches the needle to the syringe 
B)  Helps in injecting the medication 
C)  Assists in penetrating body tissues 
D)  Measures the proper amount of medication 
A)  Attaches the needle to the syringe 
B)  Helps in injecting the medication 
C)  Assists in penetrating body tissues 
D)  Measures the proper amount of medication

Question 10

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

Question 11

The maximal reaction to a skin-prick test occurs between

Accepted Answer

A)  5 and 10 minutes 
B)  15 and 20 minutes 
C)  1 and 2 hours 
D)  48 and 72 hours 
A)  5 and 10 minutes 
B)  15 and 20 minutes 
C)  1 and 2 hours 
D)  48 and 72 hours

Question 12

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 13

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Lipid-lowering agent

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 14

The rate of infusion for the intermittent administration of IV medication ranges from

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes to 30 minutes 
B)  15 minutes to several hours 
C)  12 hours to 24 hours 
D)  4 hours to 24 hours 
A)  15 minutes to 30 minutes 
B)  15 minutes to several hours 
C)  12 hours to 24 hours 
D)  4 hours to 24 hours

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  26 G, 3/8 inch 
B)  23 G, 1/2 inch 
C)  21 G, 1 inch 
D)  24 G, 5/8 inch 
A)  26 G, 3/8 inch 
B)  23 G, 1/2 inch 
C)  21 G, 1 inch 
D)  24 G, 5/8 inch

Question 16

The patient's forearm should be held taut while administering the Mantoux test to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel 
B)  Prevent an allergic reaction from occurring 
C)  Reduce the incidence of a false-positive test result 
D)  Permit easier insertion of the needle 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel 
B)  Prevent an allergic reaction from occurring 
C)  Reduce the incidence of a false-positive test result 
D)  Permit easier insertion of the needle 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 drop 
B)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 mg 
C)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 unit 
D)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 mL 
A)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 drop 
B)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 mg 
C)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 unit 
D)  1 cc F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 1 mL

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

All of the following are reasons for charting the location of the injection except

An EMR prescription program performs all of the following except

What is done if a patient has a positive reaction to a Mantoux test?

Which of the following must be included in a prescription for a controlled drug?

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

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

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

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antiflatulent

Which of the following is a function of the flange of a syringe?

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

The maximal reaction to a skin-prick test occurs between

Which of the following needles has the largest lumen?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Lipid-lowering agent

The rate of infusion for the intermittent administration of IV medication ranges from

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

The patient's forearm should be held taut while administering the Mantoux test to

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

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

What is the abbreviation for one half?

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

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