MAS Week 3 Study Guid Flashcards
when should a patient’s medication list be updated?
at every office visit
Which method of parenteral medication administration calls for pulling the skin and subcutaneous
tissue to the side before inserting the needle at the site?
z-track
Medications administered via the intravenous route are absorbed within _____
15-30 seconds
Which of the following medications is given by Z-track?
imferon
Which of the following are common sites for intradermal injections?
forearm and back
Which of the following is a general rule for medication administration?
Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer
A medication that is administered subcutaneously is ______
injected into the skin
Intradermal injections are used to administer which of the following?
allergy or TB testing
The licensed practitioner has determined that Juanita has bacterial pneumonia and has asked you to
administer Bicillin C-R intramuscularly. Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. What is the
appropriate needle length for this injection?
1 to 1 1/2 inches
Which of the following is correct about medication documentation?
document immediately after administering the medication to the patient
Which of these needles has the smallest diameter?
25 gauge
A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the
effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this?
right to know
Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a medication
sublingually?
Do not eat until after the medication has dissolved.
