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Question 1

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?

Answer 1

thyroid uptake and scan

Question 2

Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?

Answer 2

barium swallow

Question 3

A dosimeter is __________.

Answer 3

a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed

Question 4

Which procedure performed by a radiologist evaluates the function of the bile ducts?

Answer 4

cholangiography

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

MUGA scan

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an invasive diagnostic procedure?

Answer 6

Angiography

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

CT scan

Question 9

For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines?

Answer 9

CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis

Question 10

Which of the following instructions should be included in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?

Answer 10

Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal.

Question 11

Which of the following are common sites for intradermal injections?

Answer 11

25-gauge

Question 12

Medications administered via the intravenous route are absorbed within

Answer 12

15 to 30 seconds

Question 13

Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

Answer 13

Pharmacotherapeutics

Question 14

Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

Answer 14

thyroid hormone and insulin

Question 15

Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?

Answer 15

Excretion

Question 16

The action of antihypertensive drugs is to

Answer 16

reduce blood pressure

Question 17

The trade name of a drug alsois known as the __________.

Answer 17

brand or proprietary name

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Prescribes

Question 19

When a manufacturer produces a new drug, no other manufacturer can make or sell the drug for __________ years.

Answer 19

17

Question 20

Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?

Answer 20

Pharmacognosy

Question 21

Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

Answer 21

Schedule V

Question 22

How often should you check to see if the answers to dosage calculations are reasonable?

Answer 22

every time you perform a dosage calculation

Question 23

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?

Answer 23

Infusion

Question 24

How many capsules will the patient receive if the practitioner orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?

Answer 24

3 capsules

Question 25

When a meter is divided by 100, the result is __________.

Answer 25

1 centimeter

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer.

Question 27

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ___

Answer 27

speak in clear, low-pitched tones

Question 28

Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

Answer 28

Ampule

Question 29

32 ounces equals __________

Answer 29

2 pounds

Question 30

Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?

Answer 30

There is no specific diagnostic test.

Question 31

Which of the following is the metric equivalent of 1 g?

Answer 31

1000 mg

Question 32

Which of the following is a correct equivalent within the household system?

Answer 32

60 drops = 1 teaspoon

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a dry heat treatment?

Answer 33

hot-water bottle

Question 34

In which stage of growth and development is a child's head usually one-fourth the entire body length?

Answer 34

Neonate

Question 35

Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?

Answer 35

From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year.

Question 36

Which of the following actions will help relieve a child’s fear when coming to the medical office?

Answer 36

Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments.

Question 37

Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination?

Answer 37

Approach the children slowly.

Question 38

Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24–48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?

Answer 38

PKU

Question 39

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, __________.

Answer 39

provide instruction sheets in large type

Question 40

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

Answer 40

a 75-year-old gentleman with early Alzheimer's

Question 41

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?

Answer 41

Be patient and wait for her to find the word.

Question 42

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ___

Answer 42

speak in clear, low-pitched tones

Question 43

Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?

Answer 43

Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.

Question 44

The type of movement shown by letter E in the picture is __________.

Answer 44

abduction

Question 45

Axillary crutches that are too long for the patient could lead to the patient getting crutch _________

Answer 45

Palsy