Deck 4: Medication Preparations and Supplies

Question 1

A drug is diluted in a moderate volume of fluid for intermittent infusion at specified intervals through a port on the main IV tubing.What type of administration is taking place?

A)piggyback
B)adjunct
C)push
D)portal

Answer 1

piggyback

Question 2

A drug administered directly into the brain via a catheter is done via an route.

A)intra-articular
B)intracapsular
C)intraspinal
D)intraventricular

Answer 2

intraventricular

Question 3

Tonya takes her bronchidilator using a nebulizer.What is the route of administration?

A)intraspinal
B)intravenous
C)intradermal
D)inhaled

Answer 3

inhaled

Question 4

A liquid preparation applied externally for treatment of skin disorders is called a(n) .

A)cream
B)gel
C)ointment
D)lotion

Question 5

Seven-month-old Emmie is critically ill and receiving many medications through a variety of routes,including directly into the marrow of her leg bones.What is this route of administration?

A)intracapsular
B)intraosseous
C)intraventricular
D)intraspinal

Question 6

A medication is provided in a unit dose vial.What does this indicate?

A)The vial has been repackaged by a hospital pharmacy.
B)Each vial contains only a single dose.
C)The vial must contain insulin,which is measured in units.
D)The vial contains multiple units,each of which is a single dose.

Question 7

A large volume of fluids that is administered continually into a vein,often with drugs added,is called an IV .

A)piggyback
B)push
C)drip
D)injection

Question 8

As a recovering alcoholic,you know that you should avoid taking oral medication in the form of a(n) .

A)syrup
B)solution
C)suspension
D)elixir

Question 9

After a particularly miserable spring filled with sneezing and itchy eyes,Maria decides to go for intradermal testing to identify the pollen that is causing her allergies.What type of syringe is likely to be used for these tests?

A)oral
B)standard
C)insulin
D)TB

Question 10

Hank is getting an insulin pump.Where will it be placed?

A)just below the skin near blood vessels for easy absorption
B)by his pancreas with a direct route into the islet cells
C)next to a large artery with insulin directed into the artery
D)in a large muscle mass or large fat pad for safety

Question 11

You are expected to attend an upcoming family reunion,which is being held on a cruise ship.Unfortunately,you are prone to violent seasickness,but fortunately,you respond well to medications for motion sickness.If you want to keep a constant level of medication in your blood stream throughout the cruise,what delivery method is likely to be most effective?

A)IVs as needed
B)regularly scheduled IM injections
C)oral
D)transdermal patch

Question 12

You have been prescribed medication that you must take by subcutaneous injection.You are strongly cautioned to avoid the possibility of intramuscular administration.Under what circumstances is subcutaneous administration preferred to intramuscular administration?

A)Subcutaneous may be preferred when very rapid absorption of the drug is needed to raise blood levels of the medication.
B)Subcutaneous may be preferred because many patients are less fearful of subcutaneous than intramuscular administration.
C)Subcutaneous may be preferred when a highly vascular area is needed to facilitate absorption and distribution.
D)Subcutaneous may be preferred when the drug should not be absorbed as rapidly as it would be through intramuscular administration.

Question 13

An injectable solution with a sterile water base is known as a(n) .

A)soluble solution
B)normal solution
C)aqueous solution
D)simple solution

Question 14

You won the game for your team,but in doing so,seriously injured your shoulder.The doctor at the trauma center informs you that she is going to inject medication directly into your shoulder joint.What type of injection is this?

A)intraventricular
B)intraspinal
C)epidural
D)intracapsular

Question 15

Your dog is diabetic and you must give her insulin injections twice a day.She is something of a spoiled princess and you want to use needles that have the smallest diameter opening as possible.The size of the opening is specified by the needle's .

A)length
B)gauge
C)capacity
D)rating

Question 16

In preparation for abdominal surgery,Alex is given a rectally administered suspension of medication.This is known as a(n)____.

A)subcolonic
B)enema
C)suppository
D)douche

Question 17

Which injection solution base will result in the slowest absorption?

A)alcohol
B)saline
C)water
D)oil

Question 18

Your back is in severe pain from helping your parents with heavy yard work all day.Your father rubs a liquid liberally on your back as treatment.You quickly notice that your skin is tingling and even burning,and realize that the medication is a(n) .

A)ointment
B)liniment
C)lotion
D)gel

Question 19

You are taking an over-the-counter pain killer and notice that the capsule contains particles of a variety of colors.This most likely means that the pain killer .

A)is highly marketable and the variety of colors is used to make the medication attractive
B)is a sustained-release medication and that the various colors are associated with different release times
C)contains multiple active ingredients,with each ingredient having a different color
D)has a very high potential for abuse and dependence

Question 20

The instructions on the antibiotic medication for your pet cat tell you to "shake well before administering." This indicates that the medication is a(n) .

A)syrup
B)suspension
C)elixir
D)solution

Question 21

Ines receives parenteral medication.This means that it is administered by .

A)any route other than the GI tract
B)court order because she is not competent
C)a tube,directly into her stomach or intestines
D)a suppository or enema

Question 22

Mandy is preparing an injection and mixes dry particles of drug with a sterile solution.This is called .

A)reconstitution
B)dilution
C)chelation
D)adsorption

Question 23

A large gauge needle would be most likely to be used for .

A)allergy testing
B)intradermal injections
C)TB testing
D)a biopsy

Question 24

Martin administers an injection into the fatty layer of tissue below the skin by positioning the needle and syringe at a 45-degree angle from the skin.What type of injection is this?

A)subcutaneous
B)intramuscular
C)transdermal
D)intradermal

Question 25

Pharmaceutical companies prepare each drug in the form or forms most suitable for its intended route of delivery and ____.

A)means of absorption
B)likelihood of abuse
C)desired synergisms
D)pH requirements