Final

Question 1

If medication is injected too rapidly, tissue damage may occur.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Air bubbles in a syringe are necessary to move medication into the injection site.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

When administering a transdermal medication patch, it doesn’t matter if the manufacturer’s instructions are followed because the patch is self explanatory.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Hives are usually considered a life-threatening adverse reaction to some medications.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Parenteral administration of medication generally means that the medication is injected.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The muscle used for injection in the thigh is the vastus lateralis.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Medication that is in the clinic should be secured and only accessible to authorized personnel.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The classification of drugs that prevent or decrease clotting is known as antitussive.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Which PDR section describes the diseases a drug is prescribed to treat?

Answer 9

Indications

Question 10

Which abbreviation means after meals?

Answer 10

PC

Question 11

The needle angle for a subcutaneous injection is:

Answer 11

45 degree angle

Question 12

Which term refers to a severe adverse drug reaction that can quickly become life threatening?

Answer 12

Anaphylaxis

Question 13

Which of the following drug administration routes is typically the quickest to take effect?

Answer 13

Intravenous

Question 14

Which of the following is classified as an analgesic?

Answer 14

Acetaminophen

Question 15

Which of the following is classified as a diuretic?

Answer 15

Lasix

Question 16

To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 100.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

The reason for aspirating before injecting a medication is to ensure that the patient receives all of the medication.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

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:

Answer 18

Grab the doctor so the patient can ask questions

Question 19

The part of a prescription that has the name of the medication and its form is called the:

Answer 19

The inscription

Question 20

A positive screening test result of TB indicates the patient:

Answer 20

Chest X-rays

Question 21

The form of medication that is scored and can be broken in half if necessary is a/an:

Answer 21

(Scored) Tablet

Question 22

the following medication routes, which one involves placing the medication under the tongue and not swallowing?

Answer 22

Sublingual

Question 23

The DEA requires all records related to controlled substances be maintained and available for inspection for a minimum of years

Answer 23

2 years

Question 24

Of the following, which drug is considered to be a standard drug for an emergency medical kit in the medical office?

Answer 24

Ibuprofen

Question 25

Antihistamines or oxygen would be the most likely choice for a patient experiencing:

Answer 25

Allergy Relief

Question 26

An action in which a drug works together with the effects of another drug is termed

Answer 26

Pharmacodynamics

Question 27

This type of medication is combined with oil and water; it must be shaken thoroughly to disperse the medication evenly

Answer 27

Emulsion

Question 28

A reaction to a drug that is considered abnormal or unexpected is known as this type of reaction:

Answer 28

Adverse Drug Reaction

Question 29

-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

Answer 29

• Schedule IV
• Schedule I
• Schedule II
• Schedule III
• Schedule V

Question 30

neutralizes stomach acid

Answer 30

Antacid

Question 31

increases size of arterial blood vessels

Question 32

hormone that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood

Question 33

increases activity of central nervous system

Question 34

promotes vomiting

Question 35

reduces swelling, irritation

Question 36

reduces risk of blood clots

Question 37

destroys or inhibits growth of bacteria