Final Flashcards
If medication is injected too rapidly, tissue damage may occur.
True
Air bubbles in a syringe are necessary to move medication into the injection site.
True
When administering a transdermal medication patch, it doesn’t matter if the manufacturer’s instructions are followed because the patch is self explanatory.
False
Hives are usually considered a life-threatening adverse reaction to some medications.
False
Parenteral administration of medication generally means that the medication is injected.
True
The muscle used for injection in the thigh is the vastus lateralis.
True
Medication that is in the clinic should be secured and only accessible to authorized personnel.
True
The classification of drugs that prevent or decrease clotting is known as antitussive.
False
Which PDR section describes the diseases a drug is prescribed to treat?
Indications
Which abbreviation means after meals?
PC
The needle angle for a subcutaneous injection is:
45 degree angle
Which term refers to a severe adverse drug reaction that can quickly become life threatening?
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following drug administration routes is typically the quickest to take effect?
Intravenous
Which of the following is classified as an analgesic?
Acetaminophen
Which of the following is classified as a diuretic?
Lasix
To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 100.
False
The reason for aspirating before injecting a medication is to ensure that the patient receives all of the medication.
False
Dr. Payne has just offered the patient two treatment options. After the doctor leaves the room, the patient turns and asks you what you would choose. The best response would be:
Grab the doctor so the patient can ask questions
The part of a prescription that has the name of the medication and its form is called the:
The inscription
A positive screening test result of TB indicates the patient:
Chest X-rays
The form of medication that is scored and can be broken in half if necessary is a/an:
(Scored) Tablet
the following medication routes, which one involves placing the medication under the tongue and not swallowing?
Sublingual
The DEA requires all records related to controlled substances be maintained and available for inspection for a minimum of years
2 years
Of the following, which drug is considered to be a standard drug for an emergency medical kit in the medical office?
Ibuprofen
Antihistamines or oxygen would be the most likely choice for a patient experiencing:
Allergy Relief
An action in which a drug works together with the effects of another drug is termed
Pharmacodynamics
This type of medication is combined with oil and water; it must be shaken thoroughly to disperse the medication evenly
Emulsion
A reaction to a drug that is considered abnormal or unexpected is known as this type of reaction:
Adverse Drug Reaction
-low potential for abuse; prescription required; five refills permitted in six months
-high potential for abuse; no prescription permitted
-high potential for abuse; prescription required; no refills allowed without a new written prescription
-moderate potential for abuse; prescription required; five refills allowed in six months
-low potential for abuse; no prescription typically required for patients older than 18 years of age
- Schedule IV
- Schedule I
- Schedule II
- Schedule III
- Schedule V
neutralizes stomach acid
Antacid
increases size of arterial blood vessels
hormone that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood
increases activity of central nervous system
promotes vomiting
reduces swelling, irritation
reduces risk of blood clots
destroys or inhibits growth of bacteria
