Chapter 21 and 22 Test

Question 1

An intravenous push is a rapid bolus injection.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 1

a.) true

Question 2

A common route of parenteral administration is the:

a.) inravenous route
b.) intramuscular route
c.) subcutaneous route
d.) all of the above

Answer 2

d.) all of the above

Question 3

Injection of a drug into a vein is called extravasation.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 3

b.) false

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an anesthetic?

a.) diazepam
b.) morphine
c.) erythomycin
d.) procaine

Answer 4

d.) procaine

Question 5

Which of the following is used for a topical anesthetic for invasive procedures?

a.) lidocaine (xylocaine)
b.) betadine
c.) alcohol
d.) hydrogen peroxide

Answer 5

a.) lidocaine (xylocaine)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

a.) nitroglycerin

Question 7

A vial holds a single dose of a drug and is intended for use only once.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 7

b.) false

Question 8

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

Answer 8

c.) apply mild compression with a cool cloth

Question 9

Which medication is given to relieve bronchial spasms that accompanies iodine contrast injections?

a.) acetaminophen
b.) diphenhydramine hydrchloride
c.) heparin
d.) nitroglycerin

Answer 9

b.) diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Question 10

What abbreviation is used in patients chart to assign medication as needed?

a.) bid
b.) npo
c.) qid
d.) prn

Answer 10

d.) prn

Question 11

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

Answer 11

b.) remove the needle and hold pressure on the vein until bleeding stops

Question 12

The guage on an IV needle indicates its:

a.) diameter
b.) length
c.) bevel angle
d.) circumference

Answer 12

a.) diameter

Question 13

The dosage form of a drug may determine the speed of the drugs therapeutic affect.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 13

a.) true

Question 14

Drugs are classified:

a.) by name
b.) by action
c.) legally
d.) all of the above

Answer 14

d.) all of the above

Question 15

A drug administered directly onto the skin is given via the ___________ route.

a.) topical
b.) sublingual
c.) perenteral
d.) none of the above

Answer 15

a.) topical

Question 16

A drug taken by mouth and swallowed is taken via the ________ route.

a.) oral
b.) sublingual
c.) parenteral
d.) none of the above

Answer 16

a.) oral

Question 17

Each of these is part of a needle except:

a.) hub
b.) cannula
c.) bevel
d.) tip

Answer 17

d.) tip

Question 18

Barium sulfate is a:

a.) suppository
b.) solution
c.) suspension
d.) none of the above

Answer 18

c.) suspension

Question 19

Heparin is an anticoagulant.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 19

a.) true

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an analgesic?

a.) diazepam
b.) morphine
c.) erythromycin
d.) procaine

Answer 20

b.) morphine

Question 21

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

Answer 21

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 22

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

Answer 22

d.) butterfly needle

Question 23

Which type of drug is used to prevent and control the occurence of seizures?

a.) anticonvulsants
b.) antiemetics
c.) antihistamines
d.) antihypertensives

Answer 23

a.) anticonvulsants

Question 24

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

Answer 24

d.) 1, 2 and 3

Question 25

Which of the following is the safest and most desireable route of drug administration?

a.) IM
b.) IV
c.) oral
d.) rectal

Answer 25

c.) oral

Question 26

Each of these is a common dosage form for drugs except:

a.) tablet
b.) anesthetics
c.) capsule
d.) suspension

Answer 26

b.) anesthetics

Question 27

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

Answer 27

a.) proximal to the site

Question 28

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

Answer 28

a.) generic name

Question 29

Antihistamines are used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 29

b.) false

Question 30

Drugs intended for administration by the patenteral route are packaged in ampules or vials.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 30

b.) false

Question 31

What medications is used to increase the output of urine?

a.) antihistamine
b.) antipyretic
c.) diuretic
d.) vasodialator

Answer 31

c.) diuretic

Question 32

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

Answer 32

a.) epinephrine

Question 33

Emetics are drugs used to produce vomiting.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 33

a.) true

Question 34

Emetic is used to:

a.) stimulate defacation
b.) induce vomiting
c.) increase urine output
d.) suppress coughing

Answer 34

b.) induce vomiting

Question 35

Swellings is caused by excessive fluid in tissues called:

a.) hyperemesis
b.) cyanosis
c.) edema
d.) cirrhosis

Answer 35

c.) edema

Question 36

Drugs are classified as prescription or over the counter.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 36

a.) true

Question 37

Which term means administered by a route other than the gastrointestinal tract?

a.) oral
b.) topical
c.) sunlingual
d.) parenteral

Answer 37

d.) parenteral

Question 38

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

Answer 38

c.) improper height of IV solution

Question 39

Each of these is part of a syringe except:

a.) plunger
b.) cannula
c.) barrel
d.) tip

Answer 39

b.) cannula

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic?

a.) diazepam
b.) morphine
c.) erythromycin
d.) procaine

Answer 40

c.) erythromycin

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of angiocaths?

a.) pacemaker
b.) infusion port (infusaport)
c.) hickman catheter
d.) NG tube

Answer 41

b.) infusion port (infusaport)

Question 42

After use, the needle and the syringe both must be discarded in an acceptable sharps container.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 42

a.) true