Deck 7: Medications and Their Administration

Question 1

The term pharmacokinetics refers to the study of the:

A) electrical potential of the brain.
B) physiologic movement of medications.
C) chemical action of medications.
D) history of pharmacology.

Answer 1

physiologic movement of medications.

Question 2

A common site for both blood draws and emergency intravenous (IV)injections is the:

A) median cubital vein.
B) brachial artery.
C) saphenous vein.
D) pulmonary vein.

Answer 2

median cubital vein.

Question 3

The proper height for an IV bottle or bag is:

A) 10 to 12 inches above the vein.
B) 18 to 20 inches above the vein.
C) at least 36 inches above the vein.
D) at the same level as the vein.

Answer 3

18 to 20 inches above the vein.

Question 4

If extravasation occurs during IV infusion,you should remove the needle or catheter,apply pressure,and then:

A) apply cold packs to the site.
B) apply hot packs to the site.
C) elevate the arm over the patient's head for 30 to 60 minutes.
D) apply a tourniquet above the site.

Question 5

The effects of central nervous system depressants may be monitored by a(n):

A) pulse oximeter.
B) sphygmomanometer.
C) external defibrillator.
D) electroencephalograph.

Question 6

Failure to apply pressure to the vein after discontinuing an IV may result in:

A) coagulation.
B) infiltration.
C) hematoma.
D) laceration.

Question 7

Chloral hydrate is to be administered orally for the sedation of a child weighing 20 kg.The prescribed dose is 50 mg/kg,and the drug is supplied in 100 mg/ml strength.How many milliliters of chloral hydrate should be given?

A) 0.25 ml
B) 10 ml
C) 100 ml
D) 250 ml

Question 8

If an IV infusion runs too fast,it may cause:

A) a hematoma.
B) pulmonary edema.
C) angina pectoris.
D) a synergistic effect.

Question 9

When an IV is running at the rate of 15 to 20 gtt/min,the patient will receive approximately:

A) 20 ml/hr.
B) 30 ml/hr.
C) 60 ml/hr.
D) 120 ml/hr.

Question 10

Which of the following sites is preferred when giving intramuscular (IM)injections to small children?

A) The vastus lateralis muscle of the lateral thigh
B) The deltoid muscle of the upper arm
C) The gluteus maximus muscle
D) The quadriceps muscle of the anterior thigh

Question 11

Drugs given before surgery and certain diagnostic procedures for the purpose of suppressing secretions belong to the category known as:

A) analgesics.
B) anticholinergics.
C) antihistamines.
D) anticoagulants.

Question 12

Controlled substances include:

A) all analgesics.
B) only opiates.
C) drugs with a high abuse potential.
D) only intravenously administered drugs.

Question 13

A drug usually takes effect most rapidly when administered:

A) intravenously.
B) orally.
C) intradermally.
D) intramuscularly.

Question 14

Which of the following types of medication may cause respiratory depression?

A) Anticholinergics and antagonists
B) Diuretics and antiemetics
C) Antihistamines and steroids
D) Opiates and opioids

Question 15

The role of the radiographer in medication administration involves:

A) determining what drug is needed.
B) determining the dose to be administered.
C) determining the route of administration.
D) preparing the medication for administration and monitoring the patient after it has been given.

Question 16

Administering nitroglycerin under the patient's tongue is an example of:

A) sublingual administration.
B) parenteral administration.
C) subcutaneous injection.
D) intravascular administration.

Question 17

A medication often prescribed for self-administration by patients who suffer from angina pectoris is:

A) acetaminophen.
B) chloral hydrate.
C) nitroglycerin.
D) trinitrotoluene.

Question 18

Toxic effects of medication can occur when the drug accumulates in the body because of:
1) overdose.
2) impaired elimination.
3) advanced age.

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 19

After injecting medication through an intermittent injection port,it is important to:

A) draw back on the syringe.
B) apply an adhesive bandage.
C) flush with saline or heparin.
D) replace the port.

Question 20

Generic medications are usually:

A) over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
B) outdated supplies of proprietary medications.
C) the same drug, but of lower quality than proprietary medications.
D) the same as, but less expensive than, proprietary medications.

Question 21

A "skin test," such as a test for tuberculosis that is administered to an area on the anterior forearm,is an example of the _____ route of medication administration.

A) topical
B) cutaneous
C) enteral
D) intradermal

Question 22

A medication is supplied in a strength of 10 mg/ml,and the prescribed amount is 50 mg.How much of this liquid medication should be prepared for administration?

A) 0.2 ml
B) 0.5 ml
C) 5 ml
D) 50 ml

Question 23

Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid drug that acts as an anti-inflammatory agent,preventing or reducing edema of the tracheobronchial tree and minimizing the possibility of respiratory arrest during allergic reactions?

A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
C) Meperidine (Demerol)
D) Midazolam (Versed)

Question 24

The term excretion refers to the:

A) process by which the body transforms drugs into an inactive form.
B) elimination of drugs from the body after they have been metabolized.
C) means by which a drug travels from the site of absorption to the site of action.
D) process by which a drug enters the systemic circulation in order to provide a desired effect.

Question 25

Direct placement of the medication into the digestive tract,orally,rectally,or via nasogastric tube,is referred to as the _____ route of administration.

A) enteral
B) parenteral
C) sublingual
D) subcutaneous

Question 26

The abbreviation D5W represents the name of a(n):

A) controlled analgesic.
B) OTC antihistamine.
C) topical anesthetic.
D) IV infusion for fluid replacement.

Question 27

With respect to a medication,the term potent means :

A) poisonous.
B) powerful.
C) ineffective.
D) outdated.

Question 28

Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine)and mivacurium (Mivacron)are examples of:

A) paralytic agents.
B) hypoglycemic agents.
C) local anesthetics.
D) antagonists.

Question 29

An infusion is a slow delivery of medication by means of gravity flow into:

A) an artery.
B) a vein.
C) a muscle.
D) the fat layer beneath the skin.

Question 30

The drug that treats a toxic effect is called an:

A) antidote.
B) agonist.
C) anticholinergic.
D) analgesic.

Question 31

Insulin,tolbutamide (Orinase),chlorpropamide (Diabinase),rosiglitazone (Avandia),and metformin (Glucophage)are examples of:

A) antagonists.
B) hypoglycemic agents.
C) controlled substances.
D) opioids.

Question 32

Injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space for a myelogram is an example of the _____ route of medication administration.

A) intradermal
B) intrathecal
C) topical
D) subcutaneous

Question 33

The application of medication to the surface of the skin is referred to as the _____ route of administration.

A) dermal
B) cutaneous
C) topical
D) enteral

Question 34

Air must be injected into the container before withdrawing liquid from a(n):

A) IV infusion bag.
B) vial.
C) ampule.
D) preloaded syringe.

Question 35

Flumazenil (Romazicon)and naloxone (Narcan)are prescribed to:

A) reverse the sedation of other drugs.
B) prevent or treat infection.
C) relieve pain.
D) calm the patient.