Deck 26: Principles of Medication Administration

Question 1

Generally, the DG injection site is reserved for toddlers.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

It is preferable to inject medications below the level of injury of a paraplegia patient, eliminating the pain which can accompany an injection.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

While intramuscular injection of insulin is uncommon, its rate of absorption is quicker via intramuscular injection than subcutaneous injection.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In some instances, it is not so much the medicine administered that is crucial but rather the way in which it is given.

Question 5

For an SVN to function properly, the gas pressure must be adequate, but not excessive.

Question 6

Up to 4 mL of medication can be injected in the vastus lateralis without causing the patient significant discomfort.

Question 7

Advances in science demanded a more accurate system of measurement, and so the apothecary system was born out of necessity.

Question 8

Vials are intended for multiple use and therefore are more likely to become contaminated.

Question 9

Because of the barrel's diameter, a 2 mL syringe is generally used for intramuscular injections as it provides better control.

Question 10

Medications are packaged in either vials or ampoules.

Question 11

Medications meant for the skin (i.e., topical medicine) placed in water are called ointments, whereas those placed in either lanolin, an oil from sheep's wool, or petroleum jelly are called lotions.

Question 12

Paramedics generally prefer to use the deltoid muscle for injections because it requires less patient exposure and is easier to access.

Question 13

The intramuscular needle range is between 18 to 24 gauge and the selection of the length of the needle is more important than the gauge.

Question 14

The combination of age and poor nutrition in elderly patients reduces muscle mass, limiting available injection sites.

Question 15

The dry power inhaler remains the gold standard for respiratory therapy.

Question 16

The use of intranasal naxolone is considered an on-label use.

Question 17

Alcohol has long been used in pharmacy, in part because of its excellent solvent properties and, in part, because of its ready availability.

Question 18

An easy-to-swallow pill is the best carrier for a medication, especially for the older patient.

Question 19

A nasogastric (NG) tube is measured from the bridge of the nose to an earlobe, then from the earlobe to the xiphoid process.

Question 20

Paramedics usually use less than an 18 gauge needle when drawing blood, either through an intravenous catheter or via direct needle insertion.

Question 21

Powdered drugs with particles so large that they are visible when they are mixed, or suspended, in water are called ____.

A) solutions
B) magmas
C) suspensions
D) emulsions

Question 22

____ injection is frequently used for the uncooperative patient who is in need of sedation/chemical restraint to prevent harm to himself or others.

A) Intravenous
B) Subcutaneous
C) Intraosseus
D) Intramuscular

Question 23

A(n) ____ mixture of local anesthetics is a cream of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% that helps to reduce the pain of needle insertion.

A) eutectic
B) colloidal
C) balanced
D) reactive

Question 24

____, brewed from various materials, are liquids which have a volatile oil that evaporates at room temperature and leaves a distinctive odor in the air.

A) Syrups
B) Tinctures
C) Gels
D) Spirits

Question 25

Medicines mixed with sugar and water are called ____.

A) syrups
B) gels
C) tinctures
D) sprits

Question 26

Medications topically applied to the eyes are called ____ medications.

A) corneal
B) optic
C) lingual
D) otic

Question 27

The most common intramuscular injection site is the ____.

A) gluteal
B) dorsogluteal
C) bicep
D) tricep

Question 28

The ____ route bypasses the gastrointestinal system and is preferred during an emergency because of the rapidity of onset of the medication's action as well as predictability of the drug levels.

A) parenteral
B) suppository
C) intrathecal
D) topical

Question 29

____ blood tests enhance the Paramedic's ability to provide immediate emergency services while still in the field and to transmit critical information to the emergency department.

A) Point of contact
B) Point of care
C) Point of use
D) Point of concern

Question 30

To standardize these bioassay measurements, scientists have created the ____.

A) standard unit
B) common unit
C) reference unit
D) international unit

Question 31

Some needle adaptors attach to the syringe hub by use of a twist connection, called a ____, where the adaptor on the syringe is grooved and will mate with a flange on the needle hub.

A) link lock
B) standard lock
C) luer lock
D) luer link

Question 32

Medicinal powder placed within a gelatin casing is called a ____.

A) capsule
B) tablet
C) caplet
D) lozenge

Question 33

The ____ technique creates an offset injection pathway, using subcutaneous tissue to block leakage.

A) Y-track
B) N-track
C) Z-track
D) M-track

Question 34

A(n) ____ is made from some medications that will not dissolve in a solvent and thus remain as finely pulverized particles floating in the liquid.

A) solution
B) magma
C) suspension
D) emulsion

Question 35

A fever greater than ____°F might indicate the presence of an infectious process inside a patient's body or that the patient's body has undergone a significant heat stress.

A) 100.4
B) 101
C) 101.4
D) 103

Question 36

A dry medicinal powder that is compressed into a pill shape is called a ____.

A) capsule
B) caplet
C) tablet
D) lozenge

Question 37

If a volume is intravenously infused rapidly over several seconds or minutes, then the infusion is called a(n) ____.

A) drip
B) injection
C) bolus
D) dialysis

Question 38

The initials ____, a simple mnemonic, can help Paramedics remember the elements of documentation for every medication administration.

A) RACE
B) ABC
C) DOC
D) DARE

Question 39

____ are medicinal substances that are dissolved in alcohol.

A) Syrups
B) Tinctures
C) Gels
D) Spirits

Question 40

Finely pulverized particles placed into oils, such as cod liver oil, are called ____.

A) solutions
B) magmas
C) suspensions
D) emulsions

Question 41

By observing a few fundamental conditions, the ____________________ method of drug infusion permits the Paramedic to mentally visualize a clock with a sweep hand pointing out the drug infusion rate.

Question 42

The shaft of the syringe is called the ____________________.

Question 43

____________________ injection of medication is the slowest and least dependable means of obtaining therapeutic drug levels in the bloodstream.

Question 44

____________________, a topical refrigerant, numbs the skin at the injection site in as little as 15 seconds.

Question 45

The earliest liquid medications were called ____________________.

Question 46

If the term "____________________" is included in the order, then the drug must be a solution that is to be infused intravenously and the drip factor of the intravenous administration set must be included in the calculation.

Question 47

Sweetening any tincture makes it into a(n) ____________________.

Question 48

____________________ injection is used when preparing an intravenous site with a local anesthetic.

Question 49

____________________, a simple tincture of opium, is highly effective in relieving a number of maladies including pain and constipation.

Question 50

A(n) ____________________ bevel is intended to pierce a stopper without coring it, preventing leakage of the contents within the catheter from leaking out of the stopper when the needle is withdrawn.