Deck 22: Principles of Drug Administration

Question 1

The medical abbreviation stat means

A) statistic.
B) immediately.
C) statutory.
D) static

Answer 1

B

Question 2

All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement except it

A) is a metric unit of volume measurement.
B) is equivalent to 1 cc.
C) represents 1/10 of a liter (L).
D) is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic centimeter.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The abbreviation IM means

A) in the morning.
B) in mouth.
C) intramuscular.
D) intramedullary.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Heart attack patients often take a small tablet of nitroglycerine and put it in their mouth,under their tongue,for quick action.This route of administration is

A) parenteral.
B) topical.
C) sublingual.
D) oral.

Question 5

All of the following are related except

A) intramuscular.
B) intragluteal.
C) subcutaneous.
D) intravenous.

Question 6

Sterile needles used for patient injections

A) typically have four components: cannula,shaft,hub,and bevel.
B) range in gauge from 0.25 to 5 inches.
C) are made of high-grade surgical titanium.
D) often require the use of an angiocath for improved safety.

Question 7

Drugs intended for single use by parenteral administration are typically contained in a(n)

A) ampule.
B) vial.
C) angiocath.
D) foil packet.

Question 8

An injection that is given to a patient relies on a(n)_____ route of administration.

A) enteral
B) parenteral
C) topical
D) portal

Question 9

During an intravenous drug administration,a small area around the needle site is growing and swelling.The patient states that the area is starting to burn slightly.In this situation,

A) extravasation has occurred.
B) the injection site has become infected.
C) a cold,ice pack needs to be placed on the insertion site.
D) a high level medical alert is issued.

Question 10

If you accidentally "prick" yourself with a needle as you perform a venipuncture procedure

A) wipe the puncture site with an alcohol swab immediately and continue.
B) flood the area with water,clean with soap and water,and report the incident.
C) immediately place the needle in a "Sharps container" and get a new one to continue.
D) inspect the puncture site for blood and,if none,continue with the venipuncture.

Question 11

Technologists working in CT are often required to administer pharmaceuticals to patients to complete an examination.When such is the case,it is important to remember that

A) any charting of medication administered must be entered by a registered nurse.
B) qualified technologists are permitted to enter medication data into patient charts.
C) all medication errors must be corrected by a radiologist.
D) medical errors dealing with medication administration are uncommon.

Question 12

When performing a subcutaneous injection,the needle tip is positioned

A) in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm.
B) at a 45-degree angle for average-sized patients.
C) perpendicular to the skin line.
D) at a 55- to 60-degree angle for thin patients.

Question 13

When venipuncture is performed on an adult,for contrast medium administration,

A) the veins of the arms are preferred injection sites.
B) a 25-gauge needle is preferred to lessen extravasation.
C) delayed reaction to the intravenous injection is routine.
D) All of the above