Question 1

Which of the following is a general rule for drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Administer a drug that another medical assistant has prepared
B)   Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer
C)   Rely on the patient allergies documented in the chart
D)   Return a pill to its original container if the patient refuses to take it
E)   Check the medication twice before giving it to the patientF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following might result in a drug interaction that can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis, possibly leading to stroke or death?

Accepted Answer

A)   MAO inhibitor and aged cheese
B)   Grapefruit juice and Nifedipine
C)   Acetaminophen and codeine
D)   Valium and alcohol
E)   Inderal and ProventilF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

You are providing patient education on a medication for an 11-year-old boy. You should direct your teaching to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the boy
B)   the parents
C)   the boy, parents, and siblings
D)   the boy and his siblings
E)   the boy and his parentsF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Enemas and suppositories can be used to administer medications via the ________ route; this route is often used to administer drugs to treat constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

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The answer of Enemas and suppositories can be used to...

Question 5

In which method of parenteral drug administration is the drug injected directly into the vein?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intradermal
B)   Intramuscular
C)   Intravenous
D)   Subcutaneous
E)   TransdermalF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The ________ area of the mouth is between the cheek and gum.

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The answer of The ________ area of the mouth is...

Question 7

Which of the following is correct about medication documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Document the administration of a medication after the patient leaves the office
B)   Document only the drug name and time administered
C)   Document all medication administrations at the end of the day
D)   Document immediately after administering the medication to the patient
E)   Document immediately before administering the medication to the patientF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Some drugs are excreted in breast milk, which can be dangerous to the infant because infants have ________ body systems and cannot metabolize and excrete drugs that are safe for the mother.

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The answer of Some drugs are excreted in breast milk,...

Question 9

For patients who have asthma, a physician may order a nasal or oral ________ to deliver medication in aerosol form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For patients who have asthma, a physician...

Question 10

Which of the following would you tell the patient when teaching how to take a drug sublingually?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drink water to wash the drug into the GI tract
B)   Chew the drug immediately after administration
C)   Do not eat until after the drug has dissolved
D)   You can smoke immediately after placing the drug in the mouth
E)   Place the drug between the cheek and the gumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Which method of drug administration requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parenteral
B)   Urethral
C)   Vaginal
D)   Intravenous
E)   RectalF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following patients would require special consideration related to drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A)   A 20-year-old patient who is receiving medication for a cold
B)   A mother being started on hypertensive medication who is switching her infant to formula
C)   A 75-year-old gentleman with early Alzheimer's
D)   An Asian patient with excellent ability to read and understand English
E)   A 46-year-old patient being started on hormone replacement therapyF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following would you include when giving a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stretch the skin taut over the injection site
B)   Hold the needle and syringe at a 90º angle to the skin
C)   Insert the needle very slowly
D)   Clean the injection site with hydrogen peroxide
E)   After placing the needle, inject the drug quicklyF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is included when administering a capsule orally?

Accepted Answer

A)   Give all oral drugs on an empty stomach
B)   Open the drug container and place the cap face-down on the counter
C)   Tap the correct number of capsules into the cap of the container
D)   Pick up any excess capsules or tablets that may come out and put them back in the bottle
E)   Leave the drug container open until after the medication has been administeredF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right documentation
B)   Right to know
C)   Right drug
D)   Right patient
E)   Right routeF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of these needles is smallest?

Accepted Answer

A)   25-gauge
B)   22-gauge
C)   20-gauge
D)   18-gauge
E)   16-gaugeF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the "Triple Checks" you make when administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   When you take the medication from the storage container
B)   When you prepare the medication
C)   Before you close the storage container
D)   Just before you administer the medication to the patient
E)   Immediately after administering the medication to the patientF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which drug interaction occurs when a patient takes both acetaminophen and codeine?

Accepted Answer

A)   The effect of both drugs is increased, causing a beneficial effect.
B)   The effect of both drugs is decreased, or one drug cancels out the other.
C)   The effect of both drugs is increased, causing a toxic effect.
D)   The effect of the acetaminophen is decreased by the codeine.
E)   The effect of the codeine is decreased by the acetaminophen.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

When using the ________ method for injecting an intramuscular drug, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are pulled to the side before inserting the needle at the site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using the ________ method for injecting...

Question 20

Most charting in a physician's office is documented on a(n) ________ or on a medication administration record (MAR).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most charting in a physician's office is...

Exam 53: Medication Administration

Which of the following patients would require special consideration related to drug administration?

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Which of the following would you tell the patient when teaching how to take a drug sublingually?

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Which of the following is correct about medication documentation?

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When using the ________ method for injecting an intramuscular drug, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are pulled to the side before inserting the needle at the site.

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Which of these needles is smallest?

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Which of the following would you include when giving a subcutaneous injection?

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Which of the following is a general rule for drug administration?

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Which of the following might result in a drug interaction that can cause a dangerous hypertensive crisis, possibly leading to stroke or death?

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Most charting in a physician's office is documented on a(n) ________ or on a medication administration record (MAR).

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A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this?

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You are providing patient education on a medication for an 11-year-old boy. You should direct your teaching to ____.

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For patients who have asthma, a physician may order a nasal or oral ________ to deliver medication in aerosol form.

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Which of the following is included when administering a capsule orally?

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Which of the following is not one of the "Triple Checks" you make when administering a medication?

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Enemas and suppositories can be used to administer medications via the ________ route; this route is often used to administer drugs to treat constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

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Which drug interaction occurs when a patient takes both acetaminophen and codeine?

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In which method of parenteral drug administration is the drug injected directly into the vein?

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Which method of drug administration requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug?

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Some drugs are excreted in breast milk, which can be dangerous to the infant because infants have ________ body systems and cannot metabolize and excrete drugs that are safe for the mother.

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The ________ area of the mouth is between the cheek and gum.

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