Chapter 21 and 22 Test Flashcards
An intravenous push is a rapid bolus injection.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
A common route of parenteral administration is the:
a.) inravenous route
b.) intramuscular route
c.) subcutaneous route
d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
Injection of a drug into a vein is called extravasation.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Which of the following is an example of an anesthetic?
a.) diazepam
b.) morphine
c.) erythomycin
d.) procaine
d.) procaine
Which of the following is used for a topical anesthetic for invasive procedures?
a.) lidocaine (xylocaine)
b.) betadine
c.) alcohol
d.) hydrogen peroxide
a.) lidocaine (xylocaine)
Angina pectoris is known as constriction of the blood vessels going to the heart which leads to chest pain. This can be relieved by:
a.) nitroglycerin
b.) lidocaine
c.) spirits of ammonia
d.) diphenhydramine hydrochloride
a.) nitroglycerin
A vial holds a single dose of a drug and is intended for use only once.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
What should a radiographer do if a IV infiltrates?
a.) push 50cc of air into the bag
b.) reposition the needle
c.) apply mild compression with a cool cloth
d.) slow the rate and call a nurse
c.) apply mild compression with a cool cloth
Which medication is given to relieve bronchial spasms that accompanies iodine contrast injections?
a.) acetaminophen
b.) diphenhydramine hydrchloride
c.) heparin
d.) nitroglycerin
b.) diphenhydramine hydrochloride
What abbreviation is used in patients chart to assign medication as needed?
a.) bid
b.) npo
c.) qid
d.) prn
d.) prn
Proper patient care procedure for extravasation of contrast medium is to:
a.) continue injection and tell the patient the burning sensation will subside
b.) remove the needle and hold pressure on the vein until bleeding stops
c.) remove the needle, repuncture the same vein and continue injection
d.) place a warm compress above the site of injection and continue administering contrast
b.) remove the needle and hold pressure on the vein until bleeding stops
The guage on an IV needle indicates its:
a.) diameter
b.) length
c.) bevel angle
d.) circumference
a.) diameter
The dosage form of a drug may determine the speed of the drugs therapeutic affect.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Drugs are classified:
a.) by name
b.) by action
c.) legally
d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
A drug administered directly onto the skin is given via the ___________ route.
a.) topical
b.) sublingual
c.) perenteral
d.) none of the above
a.) topical
A drug taken by mouth and swallowed is taken via the ________ route.
a.) oral
b.) sublingual
c.) parenteral
d.) none of the above
a.) oral
Each of these is part of a needle except:
a.) hub
b.) cannula
c.) bevel
d.) tip
d.) tip
Barium sulfate is a:
a.) suppository
b.) solution
c.) suspension
d.) none of the above
c.) suspension
Heparin is an anticoagulant.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Which of the following is an example of an analgesic?
a.) diazepam
b.) morphine
c.) erythromycin
d.) procaine
b.) morphine
Which of the following medications is likely to effect a patients conciousness?
1.) choral hydrate
2.) diazepam (valium)
3.) midazolam (versed)
4.) acetaminopen
a.) 1 only
b.) 1 and 3
c.) 4 only
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
The most comonly used intravenous needle is the:
a.) 1 inch, 25 guage needle
b.) spinal tap needle
c.) drip infusion needle
d.) butterfly needle
d.) butterfly needle
Which type of drug is used to prevent and control the occurence of seizures?
a.) anticonvulsants
b.) antiemetics
c.) antihistamines
d.) antihypertensives
a.) anticonvulsants
Access to the venous system can be accomplished through the use of:
1.) butterfly infusion set
2.) IV catheter
3.) hypodermic needle
a.) 1 and 2
b.) 3 only
c.) 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
d.) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is the safest and most desireable route of drug administration?
a.) IM
b.) IV
c.) oral
d.) rectal
c.) oral
Each of these is a common dosage form for drugs except:
a.) tablet
b.) anesthetics
c.) capsule
d.) suspension
b.) anesthetics
A tourniquet should be placed on what part of the patients extremity:
a.) proximal to the site
b.) distal to the site
c.) over the injection site
d.) none of the above
a.) proximal to the site
The name given to a drug when it becomes commercially available is the:
a.) generic name
b.) chemical name
c.) brand name
d.) trade name
a.) generic name
Antihistamines are used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
Drugs intended for administration by the patenteral route are packaged in ampules or vials.
a.) true
b.) false
b.) false
What medications is used to increase the output of urine?
a.) antihistamine
b.) antipyretic
c.) diuretic
d.) vasodialator
c.) diuretic
Which of the following is the first drug that should be administered if a patient is having a reaction to ionic contrast media?
a.) epinephrine
b.) coumarin
c.) curare
d.) acetaminophen
a.) epinephrine
Emetics are drugs used to produce vomiting.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Emetic is used to:
a.) stimulate defacation
b.) induce vomiting
c.) increase urine output
d.) suppress coughing
b.) induce vomiting
Swellings is caused by excessive fluid in tissues called:
a.) hyperemesis
b.) cyanosis
c.) edema
d.) cirrhosis
c.) edema
Drugs are classified as prescription or over the counter.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
Which term means administered by a route other than the gastrointestinal tract?
a.) oral
b.) topical
c.) sunlingual
d.) parenteral
d.) parenteral
Which of the following may cause a loss of patency in an IV line?
a.) poor circulation
b.) malnutrition
c.) improper height of IV solution
d.) improper needle selection
c.) improper height of IV solution
Each of these is part of a syringe except:
a.) plunger
b.) cannula
c.) barrel
d.) tip
b.) cannula
Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic?
a.) diazepam
b.) morphine
c.) erythromycin
d.) procaine
c.) erythromycin
Which of the following is an example of angiocaths?
a.) pacemaker
b.) infusion port (infusaport)
c.) hickman catheter
d.) NG tube
b.) infusion port (infusaport)
After use, the needle and the syringe both must be discarded in an acceptable sharps container.
a.) true
b.) false
a.) true
