Question 1

What is the name of a drug preparation that is applied externally to produce a feeling of heat or warmth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spirit 
B)  Ointment 
C)  Liniment 
D)  Tincture

Question 2

What is the abbreviation for subcutaneous?

Accepted Answer

A)  SQ 
B)  subcut 
C)  IM 
D)  sc

Question 3

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.

Question 4

What is the abbreviation for three times per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  q3h 
B)  qod 
C)  tid 
D)  bid

Question 5

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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

Question 8

The term parenteral refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  sites located outside the gastrointestinal tract. 
B)  intramuscular injection sites. 
C)  administration of medication PO. 
D)  topical administration of medication.

Question 9

What is the name of the blood test for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mantoux test 
B)  Tine test 
C)  QuantiFERRON-TB Gold 
D)  BCG

Question 10

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

Question 11

What is the abbreviation for immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  ASA 
B)  STAT 
C)  NPO 
D)  prn

Question 12

Why is the dorsogluteal site used to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes less patient discomfort. 
B)  It is easily accessible. 
C)  It can absorb a large amount of medication. 
D)  The buttocks contain no major nerves or blood vessels. 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

A prescription for a schedule III drug expires

Accepted Answer

A)  7 days from the date of issue. 
B)  2 months from the date of issue. 
C)  6 months from the date of issue. 
D)  1 year from the date of issue.

Question 14

What is the abbreviation for before meals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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.

Question 16

When administering an intradermal injection,the needle must be inserted with the bevel facing upward to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent leakage of the medication onto the skin surface. 
B)  allow proper wheal formation. 
C)  avoid pressure on nerve endings. 
D)  prevent contamination of the medication. 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

What is the name given to a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds more than one dose of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ampule 
B)  Unit-dose cartridge 
C)  Multiple-dose vial 
D)  Single-dose vial

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypodermic syringe 
B)  Insulin syringe 
C)  Tuberculin syringe 
D)  Tubex injector

Question 19

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.

Question 20

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

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy