Question 1

Which of the following conditions may require the IV administration of nutritional supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ulcerative colitis 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Pancreatitis 
D)  Crohn's disease 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Ulcerative colitis 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Pancreatitis 
D)  Crohn's disease 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Intradermal injections are used to administer

Accepted Answer

A)  Allergy injections 
B)  Pediatric immunizations 
C)  Insulin injections 
D)  Skin tests 
A)  Allergy injections 
B)  Pediatric immunizations 
C)  Insulin injections 
D)  Skin tests

Question 3

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 4

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 5

The vastus lateralis site is used most often to administer medication to

Accepted Answer

A)  Adults 
B)  Infants and young children 
C)  Adolescents 
D)  Elderly patients 
A)  Adults 
B)  Infants and young children 
C)  Adolescents 
D)  Elderly patients

Question 6

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)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 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Cardiac glycoside

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 10

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 11

What is chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of chemicals to treat disease 
B)  Delivering nutrients to a patient through a feeding tube 
C)  Use of chemicals to suppress the immune system 
D)  Use of deep heat to relieve pain 
A)  Use of chemicals to treat disease 
B)  Delivering nutrients to a patient through a feeding tube 
C)  Use of chemicals to suppress the immune system 
D)  Use of deep heat to relieve pain

Question 12

What is the term for the slanted edge at the top of a needle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tip 
B)  Bevel 
C)  Gauge 
D)  Lumen 
A)  Tip 
B)  Bevel 
C)  Gauge 
D)  Lumen

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a medical office emergency situation in which intravenous access may be established?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myocardial infarction 
B)  Anaphylactic reaction 
C)  Diabetic emergency 
D)  Heatstroke 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Myocardial infarction 
B)  Anaphylactic reaction 
C)  Diabetic emergency 
D)  Heatstroke 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a PCA pump?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delivery of the IV analgesic is controlled by the patient. 
B)  The analgesic dosage is determined by the patient. 
C)  The pump is preset to prevent overmedication. 
D)  There is a locking device on the pump for security of the medication. 
A)  Delivery of the IV analgesic is controlled by the patient. 
B)  The analgesic dosage is determined by the patient. 
C)  The pump is preset to prevent overmedication. 
D)  There is a locking device on the pump for security of the medication.

Question 16

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Anti-infective

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

The Mantoux tuberculin test is performed using

Accepted Answer

A)  A disposable plastic disc with four stainless-steel tines 
B)  Intradermal administration 
C)  Intramuscular administration 
D)  A reagent strip 
A)  A disposable plastic disc with four stainless-steel tines 
B)  Intradermal administration 
C)  Intramuscular administration 
D)  A reagent strip

Question 18

Immune globulin consists of pooled human plasma that contains

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormones 
B)  Clotting factors 
C)  Enzymes 
D)  Antibodies 
A)  Hormones 
B)  Clotting factors 
C)  Enzymes 
D)  Antibodies

Question 19

The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues 
B)  Ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel 
C)  Reduce patient discomfort 
D)  Prevent tissue damage 
A)  Prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues 
B)  Ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel 
C)  Reduce patient discomfort 
D)  Prevent tissue damage

Question 20

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)  1 1/2 inches 
A)  3/8 inch 
B)  5/8 inch 
C)  1 inch 
D)  1 1/2 inches

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Which of the following conditions may require the IV administration of nutritional supplements?

Intradermal injections are used to administer

Which of the following methods of examination must be used when reading a tuberculin skin test?

Erythema without induration occurring from a Mantoux test indicates

The vastus lateralis site is used most often to administer medication to

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antihypertensive

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

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

Match each drug category with its definition. -Cardiac glycoside

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

What is chemotherapy?

What is the term for the slanted edge at the top of a needle?

Which of the following is an example of a medical office emergency situation in which intravenous access may be established?

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

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a PCA pump?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Anti-infective

The Mantoux tuberculin test is performed using

Immune globulin consists of pooled human plasma that contains

The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to

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

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