Question 1

When an antibiotic is needed locally in the urinary bladder, the ________ route of administration is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an antibiotic is needed locally in...

Question 2

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 E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

The licensed practitioner ordered a series of Imferon shots for Gina, a patient who has iron-deficient anemia. Gina is in the office for her second shot, but she dreads getting the shot because the first one not only hurt, but also caused significant skin irritation. Which of the following would be the best response to Gina's concerns?

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A)   Tell Gina to tense her muscles while you give the shot to avoid pain
B)   Ask Gina if she wants to refuse the shot
C)   Ask the physician if another drug can be substituted
D)   Administer the Imferon orally
E)   Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

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 D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

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 C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insulin
B)   Allergy or TB test
C)   Heparin
D)   Penicillin
E)   Vitamin B12F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vial
B)   AutoInjector
C)   Ampule
D)   Cartridge
E)   CapsuleF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Before administering a vaccine, you must ask the patient to sign a(n) ________ that provides general information about the vaccine and lists possible side effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before administering a vaccine, you must ask...

Question 11

Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assist the patient to assume the semi-Fowler's position
B)   Instruct the patient to drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the procedure
C)   Avoid lubricating the suppository
D)   Insert the applicator 2 inches into the vagina and angled toward the sacrum
E)   Cleanse the perineum with alcohol.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient 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) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   placed between the cheek and gum
B)   rubbed into the skin
C)   injected into the skin
D)   inhaled through the nose
E)   applied in the patient's eye or earF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

IV medications are mixed and dissolved in a solution and given by IV ________, or slow drip, into a vein.

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The answer of IV medications are mixed and dissolved in...

Question 15

According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Call the patient's name and check the dose ordered with the dose being given
B)   Ask the patient to tell you her name and check the label three times
C)   Ask the patient to tell you her name and double-check the administration route
D)   If ordered tablets are not available, give the equivalent in liquid form
E)   Allow the patient to leave immediately after receiving an allergy shotF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection?

Accepted Answer

A)   ⅜ inch
B)   ¼ to ½ inch
C)   ⅝ inch
D)   ¾ inch
E)   1 to 1½ inchesF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Which drug is administered in syringes calibrated in units, commonly 50 U or 100 U, that have permanently attached needles and no dead space?

Accepted Answer

A)   Imferon
B)   Insulin
C)   Heparin
D)   Penicillin
E)   Vitamin B12F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

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 19

The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liquid form of vaginal medication is...

Question 20

A medication given as a capsule via the _______ route may take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 3 hours to be absorbed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medication given as a capsule via...

Exam 53: Medication Administration

Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

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Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following?

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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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A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

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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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When an antibiotic is needed locally in the urinary bladder, the ________ route of administration is used.

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

Correct Answer
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The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

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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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IV medications are mixed and dissolved in a solution and given by IV ________, or slow drip, into a vein.

Correct Answer
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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?

Correct Answer
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According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?

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Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a drug sublingually?

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Before administering a vaccine, you must ask the patient to sign a(n) ________ that provides general information about the vaccine and lists possible side effects.

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Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository?

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The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection?

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Which drug is administered in syringes calibrated in units, commonly 50 U or 100 U, that have permanently attached needles and no dead space?

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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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A medication given as a capsule via the _______ route may take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 3 hours to be absorbed.

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Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

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Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following?

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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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A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

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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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When an antibiotic is needed locally in the urinary bladder, the ________ route of administration is used.

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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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The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

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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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IV medications are mixed and dissolved in a solution and given by IV ________, or slow drip, into a vein.

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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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According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication?

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Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a drug sublingually?

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Before administering a vaccine, you must ask the patient to sign a(n) ________ that provides general information about the vaccine and lists possible side effects.

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Which of the following would you include when administering a vaginal suppository?

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The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the appropriate needle length for this injection?

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Which drug is administered in syringes calibrated in units, commonly 50 U or 100 U, that have permanently attached needles and no dead space?

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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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A medication given as a capsule via the _______ route may take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 3 hours to be absorbed.

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