Question 1

Tablets that are marked in halves for easy separation are&#10;A)enteric-coated.&#10;B)scored.&#10;C)buffered.&#10;D)time-release.

Accepted Answer

Tablets that are marked in halves for easy separation are scored.

Question 2

Robitussin cough medicine is an example of this highly sweetened liquid medication.&#10;A)Elixir&#10;B)Suspension&#10;C)Slurry&#10;D)Syrup

Accepted Answer

Robitussin cough medicine is a highly sweetened liquid medication, which is commonly referred to as a syrup. Syrups are liquid medications that are highly concentrated solutions of sugar or sugar substitute in water, with added medicine to treat specific symptoms.

Question 3

All of the following medications may be given via the rectal route except&#10;A)enemas.&#10;B)suppositories.&#10;C)suspensions.&#10;D)ointments.&#10;E)tablets.

Accepted Answer

Tablets are typically designed for oral administration and are not commonly formulated for rectal use. The rectal route is more suitable for enemas, suppositories, suspensions, and ointments, which are specifically designed for this mode of administration.

Question 4

Which of the following is the club-shaped crushing tool used to crush medication?&#10;A)Mortar&#10;B)Pestle&#10;C)Lumen&#10;D)Piggyback&#10;E)Ampule

Accepted Answer

The pestle is the club-shaped crushing tool used to crush medication. The mortar is the small dish in which the medication is placed before being crushed. Lumen refers to the inner space of a tubular structure. Piggyback refers to a method of administering medication through an IV line. Ampule is a small sealed glass or plastic container that holds a single dose of medication.

Question 5

Tablets that have antacids added to them to prevent stomach irritation are&#10;A)enteric-coated.&#10;B)scored.&#10;C)buffered.&#10;D)time-release.

Accepted Answer

Tablets that have antacids added to them to prevent stomach irritation are buffered.

Question 6

Patients who should not receive elixirs include&#10;A)alcoholics.&#10;B)children.&#10;C)those with diabetes.&#10;D)alcoholics, children, and those with diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Elixirs often contain alcohol as a solvent, making them inappropriate for alcoholics due to the risk of relapse, for children due to the potential effects of alcohol, and for those with diabetes because the sugar content can affect their blood sugar levels.

Question 7

Your patient has trouble swallowing. The physician has ordered that oral meds be mixed with food. Which of the following medications would cause you to contact the physician?&#10;A)Capsule&#10;B)Scored tablet&#10;C)Transdermal patch&#10;D)Time-release tablet&#10;E)Suppository

Accepted Answer

A time-release tablet is specifically designed to release the medication slowly over time. Crushing or mixing the tablet with food can disrupt the time-release mechanism and cause an overdose or other side effects. The physician should be contacted to discuss alternative options for this patient.

Question 8

Which of the following is a bowl in which medications are crushed?&#10;A)Bulk&#10;B)Mortar&#10;C)Pestle&#10;D)Lumen&#10;E)Hub

Accepted Answer

A mortar is a bowl in which medications are crushed using a pestle, which is a tool used for pulverizing or grinding substances. Therefore, the best choice is B (mortar), as it is specifically designed for crushing medications.

Question 9

Which of the following describes a presorted individualized dosage carrier?&#10;A)Blister pack&#10;B)Bulk container&#10;C)Controlled substance&#10;D)Meniscus

Accepted Answer

A blister pack is a presorted individualized dosage carrier that contains pre-formed compartments or blisters for each dose of medication. This helps ensure that patients take the correct dosage at the correct time, and can be especially useful for individuals with multiple medications or complex dosing schedules.

Question 10

Buccal medications are placed&#10;A)under the tongue.&#10;B)between the gums and lips.&#10;C)in the cheek.&#10;D)in liquid to be swallowed.

Accepted Answer

Buccal medications are placed in the cheek, against the mucous membrane, to be slowly absorbed through the tissues of the mouth.

Question 11

Capsules that are manufactured to be absorbed in the small intestine, instead of the stomach, are known as:&#10;A)enteric-coated.&#10;B)scored.&#10;C)buffered.&#10;D)time-release.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Capsules that are manufactured to be absorbed...

Question 12

An example of effervescent salts is&#10;A)Alka-Seltzer.&#10;B)salicylic acid.&#10;C)ibuprofen.&#10;D)Alka-Seltzer, salicylic acid, and ibuprofen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of effervescent salts is&#10;A)Alka-Seltzer.&#10;B)salicylic acid.&#10;C)ibuprofen.&#10;D)Alka-Seltzer,...

Question 13

Pepto-Bismol is an example of this type of liquid, which requires shaking prior to administration.&#10;A)Elixir&#10;B)Suspension&#10;C)Slurry&#10;D)Syrup

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pepto-Bismol is an example of this type...

Question 14

Which of these actions is NOT necessary when injecting an oral dose using an oral syringe?&#10;A)Instructing the patient&#10;B)Securely attaching the needle to the syringe&#10;C)Thoroughly washing the hands&#10;D)Checking the order three times&#10;E)Pulling back on the plunger to draw up liquid

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these actions is NOT necessary...

Question 15

Sublingual medications are placed&#10;A)under the tongue.&#10;B)between the gums and lips.&#10;C)in the cheek.&#10;D)in liquid to be swallowed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sublingual medications are placed&#10;A)under the tongue.&#10;B)between the...

Question 16

Medications that are given to prevent release in the stomach or improve swallowing are&#10;A)enteric-coated.&#10;B)scored.&#10;C)buffered.&#10;D)time-release.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medications that are given to prevent release...

Question 17

Contraindications for using the oral route include all of the following except&#10;A)nausea.&#10;B)vomiting.&#10;C)difficulty swallowing.&#10;D)diarrhea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contraindications for using the oral route include...

Question 18

Enteral medications include all of the following except&#10;A)capsules.&#10;B)tablets.&#10;C)transdermal patches.&#10;D)enemas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Enteral medications include all of the following...

Question 19

Elixirs contain&#10;A)sodium bicarbonate.&#10;B)alcohol (ETOH).&#10;C)milk.&#10;D)oil.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elixirs contain&#10;A)sodium bicarbonate.&#10;B)alcohol (ETOH).&#10;C)milk.&#10;D)oil....

Question 20

Enemas are administered for which of the following reasons?&#10;A) Soften stool&#10;B) Cleanse bowels&#10;C) Deliver medications&#10;D) Soften stool, cleanse bowels, and deliver medications

Accepted Answer

The answer of Enemas are administered for which of the...

Question 21

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medications added to highly sweetened liquids&#10;A)Elixirs&#10;B)Emulsions&#10;C)Solutions&#10;D)Suspensions&#10;E)Syrups&#10;F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medications...

Question 22

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Medications dispersed in a liquid, but not evenly distributed, which require shaking before administration

A)Elixirs
B)Emulsions
C)Solutions
D)Suspensions
E)Syrups
F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Liquid...

Question 23

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medication with antacids added to them&#10;A)Tablet&#10;B)Capsule&#10;C)Enteric-coated&#10;D)Buffered

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medication...

Question 24

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medication evenly distributed throughout a liquid&#10;A)Elixirs&#10;B)Emulsions&#10;C)Solutions&#10;D)Suspensions&#10;E)Syrups&#10;F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medication...

Question 25

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Disks of compressed medications&#10;A)Tablet&#10;B)Capsule&#10;C)Enteric-coated&#10;D)Buffered

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Disks...

Question 26

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Coated medication for improved swallowing and release in the intestines&#10;A)Tablet&#10;B)Capsule&#10;C)Enteric-coated&#10;D)Buffered

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Coated...

Question 27

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Liquid medications that contain alcohol&#10;A)Elixirs&#10;B)Emulsions&#10;C)Solutions&#10;D)Suspensions&#10;E)Syrups&#10;F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Liquid...

Question 28

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Medications dispersed in a liquid, but not evenly distributed, which require shaking before administration

A)Elixirs
B)Emulsions
C)Solutions
D)Suspensions
E)Syrups
F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Medications...

Question 29

Match the following terms with their definitions.
Medications dispersed in a liquid, but not evenly distributed, which require shaking before administration

A)Elixirs
B)Emulsions
C)Solutions
D)Suspensions
E)Syrups
F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Gelatin...

Question 30

Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Liquid and fine particles in water&#10;A)Elixirs&#10;B)Emulsions&#10;C)Solutions&#10;D)Suspensions&#10;E)Syrups&#10;F)Magmas

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with their definitions.&#10;Liquid...

Deck 9: Enteral Medications and Administration