Question 1

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

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 2

Which of the following sites is commonly used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gluteus medius muscle 
B)  Upper lateral arm 
C)  Anterior forearm 
D)  Deltoid muscle 
A)  Gluteus medius muscle 
B)  Upper lateral arm 
C)  Anterior forearm 
D)  Deltoid muscle

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Penicillin 
B)  Nitroglycerin 
C)  Lisinopril 
D)  Heparin 
A)  Penicillin 
B)  Nitroglycerin 
C)  Lisinopril 
D)  Heparin

Question 4

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

Question 5

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Antitussive

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

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  90 degrees 
D)  Parallel to the skin 
A)  10 to 15 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  90 degrees 
D)  Parallel to the skin

Question 7

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 8

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)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

Antineoplastic medications treat cancer by

Accepted Answer

A)  Killing the cancer cells 
B)  Increasing the ability of the immune system to fight disease 
C)  Interfering with the ability of cancer cells to grow or reproduce 
D)  Suppressing inflammation 
A)  Killing the cancer cells 
B)  Increasing the ability of the immune system to fight disease 
C)  Interfering with the ability of cancer cells to grow or reproduce 
D)  Suppressing inflammation

Question 10

Why should pressure not be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medication is not intended to be absorbed into the tissues. 
B)  It causes patient discomfort. 
C)  The medication stains the skin. 
D)  It causes an allergic reaction to occur. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The medication is not intended to be absorbed into the tissues. 
B)  It causes patient discomfort. 
C)  The medication stains the skin. 
D)  It causes an allergic reaction to occur. 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

What is the abbreviation for before meals?

Accepted Answer

A)  ac 
B)  pc 
C)  hs 
D)  ad lib 
A)  ac 
B)  pc 
C)  hs 
D)  ad lib

Question 12

What causes hemophilia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deficiency of a clotting factor 
B)  Inability of the body to absorb iron 
C)  Excessive breakdown of red blood cells 
D)  Presence of an abnormal type of hemoglobin 
A)  Deficiency of a clotting factor 
B)  Inability of the body to absorb iron 
C)  Excessive breakdown of red blood cells 
D)  Presence of an abnormal type of hemoglobin

Question 13

Which of the following techniques should not be performed when an ampule is used to administer medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tap the stem of the ampule lightly before opening it 
B)  Cleanse the ampule with an alcohol wipe before opening it 
C)  Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication 
D)  Insert the needle below the fluid level to withdraw the medication 
A)  Tap the stem of the ampule lightly before opening it 
B)  Cleanse the ampule with an alcohol wipe before opening it 
C)  Inject air into the ampule before removing the medication 
D)  Insert the needle below the fluid level to withdraw the medication

Question 14

The parenteral route of administering medications is used

Accepted Answer

A)  To obtain a more rapid action 
B)  To reduce the occurrence of drug interactions 
C)  When the patient is allergic to the oral form of the drug 
D)  To reduce the occurrence of drug tolerance 
E)  All of the above 
A)  To obtain a more rapid action 
B)  To reduce the occurrence of drug interactions 
C)  When the patient is allergic to the oral form of the drug 
D)  To reduce the occurrence of drug tolerance 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

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 16

Advantages of administering IV therapy in an outpatient setting include all of the following except

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 17

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Anesthetic (local)

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 18

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Immunization

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 19

When withdrawing medication from a vial, the needle must be inserted below the fluid level to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent altering the effectiveness of the medication 
B)  Prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the syringe 
C)  Prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the vial 
D)  Avoid dulling the point of the needle 
A)  Prevent altering the effectiveness of the medication 
B)  Prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the syringe 
C)  Prevent the entrance of air bubbles into the vial 
D)  Avoid dulling the point of the needle

Question 20

The early symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include

Accepted Answer

A)  Sneezing, hives, erythema, angioedema, disorientation 
B)  Diplopia, diaphoresis, tachycardia, increased blood pressure 
C)  Dyspnea, decreased blood pressure, thready pulse 
D)  Abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever 
A)  Sneezing, hives, erythema, angioedema, disorientation 
B)  Diplopia, diaphoresis, tachycardia, increased blood pressure 
C)  Dyspnea, decreased blood pressure, thready pulse 
D)  Abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

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

Which of the following sites is commonly used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

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

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

Match each drug category with its definition. -Antitussive

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

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

Match each drug category with its definition. -Diuretic

Antineoplastic medications treat cancer by

Why should pressure not be applied to the injection site after administering an intradermal injection?

What is the abbreviation for before meals?

What causes hemophilia?

Which of the following techniques should not be performed when an ampule is used to administer medication?

The parenteral route of administering medications is used

Which of the following is an example of administering medication?

Advantages of administering IV therapy in an outpatient setting include all of the following except

Match each drug category with its definition. -Anesthetic (local)

Match each drug category with its definition. -Immunization

When withdrawing medication from a vial, the needle must be inserted below the fluid level to

The early symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include

The Medical Record

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

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