Deck 23: Medications and Their Administration

Question 1

The sublingual administration of nitroglycerin for angina pectoris is an example of:

A) topical administration.
B) parenteral administration.
C) intradermal injection.
D) subcutaneous injection.

Answer 1

topical administration.

Question 2

An unusual or peculiar reaction to a drug is termed:

A) idiosyncratic.
B) synergistic.
C) anaphylaxis.
D) toxic.

Answer 2

idiosyncratic.

Question 3

What is the name of the drug category that is used to relieve pain?

A) Analgesics
B) Antidepressants
C) Cathartics
D) Emetics

Answer 3

Analgesics

Question 4

When used for intramuscular injections,which of the following sites results in pain at the time of injection and persists afterwards?

A) Deltoid muscle of the upper arm
B) Gluteal muscles in the hip area
C) Muscles of the anterior thigh
D) Vastus lateralis muscle of the lateral thigh

Question 5

Which drug administration route means that the medications are injected directly into the body?

A) Parenteral
B) Topical
C) Submucosal
D) Oral

Question 6

The needle enters the skin at an angle of 45 degrees when making an injection by which route?

A) Intradermal route
B) Subcutaneous route
C) Intramuscular route
D) Intravenous route

Question 7

Which antihistamine is most often encountered in the imaging department?

A) Acetaminophen
B) Diphenhydramine
C) Adrenalin
D) Epinephrine

Question 8

Which drug name is given by the specific manufacturer?

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

Question 9

Which of the following are routes for drug administration?
1) Parenteral
2) Oral
3) Topical

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

A) orally.
B) subcutaneously.
C) intramuscularly.
D) intravenously.

Question 11

Drugs that are used to treat mild to moderate allergic reactions are called:

A) anticholinergics.
B) antihistamines.
C) analgesics.
D) anesthetics.

Question 12

The proper height for an IV bottle is _____ the vein.

A) 10 to 12 inches above
B) 18 to 20 inches above
C) 24 to 30 inches above
D) at the same level as

Question 13

The principal role of the limited operator in medication administration involves:

A) determining what drug is needed.
B) determining the dose to be administered.
C) determining the route of administration.
D) preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given.

Question 14

When extravasation occurs as a result of intravenous injection,the treatment involves:

A) dry heat.
B) moist heat.
C) cold packs.
D) massage.

Question 15

Which drug name identifies its specific composition?

A) Trade name
B) Generic name
C) Brand name
D) Proprietary name

Question 16

Which of the following drugs is used as a local anesthetic?

A) Diphenhydramine
B) Ibuprofen
C) Benadryl
D) Lidocaine

Question 17

The study of the manner in which drugs enter the body,are absorbed,reach their site of action,are metabolized,and eliminated is called which of the following?

A) Pharmacology
B) Pharmacokinetics
C) Pharmacodynamics
D) Biopharmaceutics

Question 18

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

A) Anticholinergics
B) Diuretics
C) Tranquilizer/sedatives
D) Antihistamines

Question 19

Chloral hydrate is to be administered orally for the sedation of a child weighing 20 kg. The prescribed dose is 50 mg per kg and the drug is supplied in 100 mg/mL strength. How many mL of chloral hydrate should be given?

A) 0.25 mL
B) 250 mL
C) 1 mL
D) 10 mL

Question 20

What is the primary effect of an emetic drug?

A) Relieve pain
B) Relieve or prevent vomiting
C) Induce vomiting
D) Promote defecation

Question 21

What is extravasation?

A) Leaking or injection of IV drugs or fluids into the surrounding tissues rather than the vein
B) Bruising of the tissue caused by improper tourniquet application
C) A peculiar or abnormal reaction to a drug
D) Providing more charting information than what is required

Question 22

What term is used to indicate when IV fluids or medications are accidentally injected into surrounding tissues rather than the vein?

A) Idiosyncratic
B) Intradermal
C) Extravasation
D) Absorption

Question 23

How is flow rate measured?

A) Drops/second
B) Drops/minute
C) Liters/minute
D) Liters/second

Question 24

Proper precaution for preparing and administering an injection involves which of the following?
1) Correct identification of the medication
2) Correct identification of the patient
3) Reading the label three times

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 25

What term is used to describe the condition in which IV fluids leak into surrounding tissues?

A) Infiltration
B) Infusion
C) Injection
D) Exjection