304 Flashcards
Which nuclear medicine scan requires the patient to take a capsule of contrast medium on the first day of the scan and then return 24 hours later for a second scan?
thyroid uptake and scan
Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?
barium swallow
A dosimeter is __________.
a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed
Which procedure performed by a radiologist evaluates the function of the bile ducts?
cholangiography
Which of the following evaluates the condition of the myocardium through the use of a gamma camera that allows the physician to measure ventricular contractions?
MUGA scan
Which of the following is an example of an invasive diagnostic procedure?
Angiography
Which procedure includes nonionizing radiation and a strong magnetic field to allow the physician to examine internal structures and soft tissues of any area of the body?
magnetic resonance imaging
In which procedure does the X-ray camera rotate completely around the patient on a special table while the computer compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera?
CT scan
For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines?
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
Which of the following instructions should be included in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?
Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal.
Which of the following are common sites for intradermal injections?
25-gauge
Medications administered via the intravenous route are absorbed within
15 to 30 seconds
Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?
Pharmacotherapeutics
Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?
thyroid hormone and insulin
Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?
Excretion
The action of antihypertensive drugs is to
reduce blood pressure
The trade name of a drug alsois known as the __________.
brand or proprietary name
A physician __________ a drug either by giving a patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy or by sending the order directly to the pharmacy through an electronic system.
Prescribes
When a manufacturer produces a new drug, no other manufacturer can make or sell the drug for __________ years.
17
Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?
Pharmacognosy
Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?
Schedule V
How often should you check to see if the answers to dosage calculations are reasonable?
every time you perform a dosage calculation
When medications are mixed and dissolved into a solution and administered by a slow drip into a vein, the administration is known by which of the following terms?
Infusion
How many capsules will the patient receive if the practitioner orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?
3 capsules
When a meter is divided by 100, the result is __________.
1 centimeter
Which of the following is a general rule for medication administration?
Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer.
The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ___
speak in clear, low-pitched tones
Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?
Ampule
32 ounces equals __________
2 pounds
Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?
There is no specific diagnostic test.
Which of the following is the metric equivalent of 1 g?
1000 mg
Which of the following is a correct equivalent within the household system?
60 drops = 1 teaspoon
Which of the following is an example of a dry heat treatment?
hot-water bottle
In which stage of growth and development is a child’s head usually one-fourth the entire body length?
Neonate
Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?
From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year.
Which of the following actions will help relieve a child’s fear when coming to the medical office?
Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments.
Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination?
Approach the children slowly.
Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24–48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?
PKU
When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, __________.
provide instruction sheets in large type
Which of the following patients would require special consideration related to medication administration?
a 75-year-old gentleman with early Alzheimer’s
When interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in this situation?
Be patient and wait for her to find the word.
When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ___
speak in clear, low-pitched tones
Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?
Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.
The type of movement shown by letter E in the picture is __________.
abduction
Axillary crutches that are too long for the patient could lead to the patient getting crutch _________
Palsy
