Administration of medication test

Question 1

Nine Rules of medication administration. 

Question 2

Deltoid site

Answer 2

Is a triangle shaped muscle located near the shoulder and upper arm used to give small volumes, such as vitamin B 

Question 3

MA roll in IV therapy

Answer 3

Must follow the nine rights of medication in administration. The name of IV solution must be checked three times before started. 

Question 4

FDA

Answer 4

The FDA is a federal agency in the Department of health and human services. The FDA is responsible for the safety effectiveness, security, and quality of drugs, cosmetics, and food. 

Question 5

Sublingual

Answer 5

Sublingual  medication’s are placed under the tongue 

Question 6

Controlled substance act

Answer 6

Controlled substances, a behavior altering or addictive drug or chemical substance, whose possession and use are prohibited by a regulated under the federal control substances act 

Question 7

Carpuject & tubex

Answer 7

Carpuject or tubex is needed to dispense the medication

Question 8

Patient verification

Answer 8

Ask patients or parents/guardians to state their full name and date of birth 

Question 9

Right education

Answer 9

Before administering the medication to the patient, the medical assistant must give the patient the name of the medication, and who ordered it describe common side effects of medication, verify the patient allergies explained the desired effect or action of the medication 

Question 10

Scored tablet

Answer 10

A notched tablet which can be split into half with a pill, cutter or splitter

Question 11

Enteric coated

Answer 11

Coated to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach breaks down in the base environment of the intestines. These tablets should not be crushed, cut or chewed, because the protected property will be lost. 

Question 12

VIS charting

Answer 12

Vaccine information statement the VIS provides important information to the patient about the vaccine and common and uncommon side effects 

Question 13

Preparing a powdered medication

Answer 13

 A powder medication needs to be mixed with a dilute typically sterile, normal saline or sterile water is used as a dilute. 

Question 14

Intradermal injection sites

Answer 14

ID injections are given just under the epidermis… upper arm, forearm, upper back and upper arm 

Question 15

ID injections

Answer 15

ID injections are given just under the epidermidis 1 mL syringe used, needle size 1/4 to 1/2 inch 25 to 27 gauge, maximum volume 0.1 mL, angle of entry 5 to 15, sites forearm, upper arm and middle of back… separate by least 2 inches, position sitting with arm extended, Administration, pull skin at injection site. 

Question 16

Cleaning patient’s skin

Question 17

IM administration techniques

Answer 17

 Use a 90° angle for entry the skin should be flattened or stretched over the side with the non-dominant hand being safe, minimizing pain and finding the correct side 

Question 18

SubQ administration techniques 

Answer 18

Pinch side if 2 inches of tissue can be pinched. Insert the needle at a 90° angle of 1 inch of tissue can be pinched. Insert the needle a 45° angle rotate sides. 

Question 19

Administering buccal medications

Answer 19

Are placed between the cheek and gums 

Question 20

Administering a transdermal patch 

Answer 20

Transdermal medication‘s are placed on the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream 

Question 21

Suppository administration to a small child 

Answer 21

Use the gloved little finger to insert the medication. rectal suppositories should be advanced about 2 inches 

Question 22

Administering nasal medication’s 

Answer 22

Drugs given via the Nazzaro are breathe in through the nose, the medication is absorbed through the nasal mucus membrane

Question 23

Applying topical medication’s

Answer 23

Applying a drug to the mucus membrane, or the skin is consider use of topical route absorption through the mucus membrane is usually faster than the skin topical medication’s provide a local effect 

Question 24

Waiting time after an injection

Answer 24

Having the patient wait 15 minutes after an injection allows you to monitor for unusual symptoms 

Question 25

Aspirate

Answer 25

 Two with drawl fluid using suction

Question 26

Parts of a hypodermic needle

Answer 26

The parts of a hypodermic needle include
Hub: attaches or screws onto the syringe
Hilt: where the needle attaches
Bevel: slanted end of the shaft
Lumen: hollow space inside the needle the size is indicated by the gauge number 

Question 27

Filter needle

Answer 27

A filter needle on a syringe is used to aspirate the medication into the syringe. The needle has a small filter that catches glass particles before they enter the syringe. The filter needle must be removed before the injection is given to the patient. 

Question 28

TB skin test locations 

Answer 28

The site should be 2 to 4 inches below the elbow the size should be free from veins, scars, wounds, abrasions, and so on 

Question 29

Multidose vial expiration dates

Answer 29

When multidose vials are open, the cap Is removed or the stopper is punctured they are only good for 28 days unless the manufacture states otherwise the new expiration date should be written on the label 

Question 30

Hitting a bone during an injection

Answer 30

Pull the needle out about 1/4 inch and give the medicine

Question 31

Parenteral medication advantages

Answer 31

Medication can be prepared without the use of gloves, ensure that all needles are tightly covered and placed on a tray while carrying them to the exam room 

Question 32

Vastus lateralis IM injection

Answer 32

Site is used on patients from birth through adulthood this Site uses a thick well developed muscle. The CDC recommends this site until the deltoid muscle is the appropriate size for vaccines. The thigh

Question 33

Ventrolgluteal sites 

Answer 33

The ventrogluteal site is an excellent site for oil based medication’s and irritating medication’s

Question 34

Anaphylactic symptoms

Answer 34

Is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening
Warm feeling, flushing, throat, tightening, difficulty, swallowing, and cough
Shortness of breath and wheezing, anxiety, loss of consciousness and shock pain or cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, and dizziness