Deck 5: Medication Therapy

Question 1

Which statement is NOT true about sublingual medication administration?

A) The medication is placed under the patient's tongue.
B) The patient should take the medication with food or drink.
C) Absorption is faster than using the oral route.
D) Medications are usually given for their systemic effects.

Answer 1

The patient should take the medication with food or drink.

Question 2

Which statement describes classifications of medication forms?

A) Solutions; suspensions; emulsions; preparations
B) Liquids; semiliquids; semisolids; solids
C) Mixtures; combinations; assortments; varieties
D) Capsules; tablets; time released; gel caps

Answer 2

Liquids; semiliquids; semisolids; solids

Question 3

All of the type of medications can be administered to alcoholics or diabetics EXCEPT:

A) enteric-coated tablets.
B) sustained-release capsules.
C) fluidextracts.
D) troches.

Answer 3

fluidextracts.

Question 4

Which term describes the key ingredient in a drug that produces the therapeutic effect?

A) Active ingredient
B) Inert ingredient
C) Therapeutic ingredient
D) Chemical ingredient

Question 5

Which type of drugs must always bear the label "Sterile-for ophthalmic use"?

A) Parenteral medications
B) Otic medications
C) Eye medications
D) Neonatal medications

Question 6

Which statement is true about oral medication administration?

A) The drug can be broken down by enzymes in the digestive system.
B) Absorption can be affected by the presence of food.
C) Irritating medications may cause nausea and stomach discomfort.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 7

The side effect of stomach irritation could be lessened if a patient was prescribed which type of medication?

A) Caplets
B) Spansules
C) Scored tablets
D) Enteric-coated tablets

Question 8

Which type of medication can lead to an overdose if crushed, opened, or emptied into food?

A) Caplets
B) Spansules
C) Scored tablets
D) Enteric-coated tablets

Question 9

Which route of drug administration is the slowest way for a drug to reach the cells of the body?

A) Rectal
B) Parenteral
C) Oral
D) Inhalation

Question 10

Which term describes a liquid suspension for external application to the skin to relieve pain and swelling?

A) Lotion
B) Gel
C) Liniment
D) Ointment

Question 11

Which term describes a form of drug that is mixed with a firm base that melts at body temperature and is molded into a shape suitable for insertion into the rectum or vagina?

A) Troche
B) Caplet
C) Spansule
D) Suppository

Question 12

Which describe a medication preparation that is commonly delivered by oral inhaler, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream?

A) Spray
B) Aerosol
C) Mister
D) Liquid

Question 13

Which statement does NOT describe instructions that should be given to a patient who is using the buccal route of medication administration?

A) Place the medication in the mouth next to the cheek.
B) No food or drink is permitted until the tablets dissolve.
C) Always place the medication in the same place to increase absorption.
D) Decrease mucosal irritation by alternating cheeks with each dose.

Question 14

All of the statements are correct about tinctures, fluidextracts, elixirs, and spirits EXCEPT:

A) they are highly concentrated forms of drugs.
B) these preparations must be measured carefully using a dropper or medicine glass.
C) they may be added to water or juice.
D) they can be administered via the parenteral route.

Question 15

Which term describes combinations of drugs with other ingredients that allow for easier ingestion, dosage control, and application to various body parts?

A) Solutions
B) Suspensions
C) Preparations
D) Emulsions

Question 16

Which preparation must be shaken prior to administration?

A) Suspension
B) Solution
C) Spirit
D) Syrup

Question 17

Which term describes the method of applying a drug directly to the skin or mucous membrane, usually for a local effect?

A) Intradermal
B) Interdermal
C) Dermal
D) Transdermal

Question 18

Which describes drug powders that have been pressed or molded into small disks?

A) Lozenges
B) Troches
C) Caplets
D) Tablets

Question 19

Which term describes drugs that are able to dissolve in liquids?

A) Mixable
B) Dissolvable
C) Soluble
D) Liquefied

Question 20

Which term describes the process of dropping medications into the eyes, ears, and nose?

A) Irrigation
B) Insertion
C) Instillation
D) Inserting

Question 21

Which statement describes why unit-dose packaging is the safest and most convenient means of administering medicines?

A) The drugs require little handling and no special preparation before being taken to the patient.
B) Unused doses can be returned to the pharmacy for credit.
C) The individual wrappings ensure that drugs will not become contaminated in handling.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 22

Which statement describes correct guidelines for setting up medications?

A) Clear your mind of everything. The task at hand needs your full attention.
B) Follow aseptic procedure when handling medications.
C) If preparing a unit-dose tablet, place the tablet directly into the medicine cup.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 23

Which information will NOT be found on a medication label?

A) How the medication is to be given
B) The form of the drug
C) The dosage strength
D) The PDR number

Question 24

Although a drug may have several brand names, it only has one:

A) trade name.
B) recorded name.
C) generic name.
D) registered name.

Question 25

Which erm describes the process of rinsing a part of the body cavity with water that contains drugs?

A) Irrigation
B) Insertion
C) Instillation
D) Inserting

Question 26

Which statement describes when to give a medication that should be taken on an empty stomach?

A) 1 hour before meals or 2 hours afterward
B) 2 hours before meals or 1 hour afterward
C) 1 hour before meals or 1 hour afterward
D) 2 hours before meals or 2 hours afterward

Question 27

Which describes how a suppository would be administered?

A) Irrigation
B) Insertion
C) Instillation
D) Inserting

Question 28

Which is a good guideline to follow when assessing a patient for any reaction to a medication?

A) Assess after 15 minutes.
B) Assess after 30 minutes.
C) Assess after 45 minutes.
D) Assess after 60 minutes.

Question 29

Which of the following abbreviations stands for after meals?

A) a.c.
B) p.c.
C) n.p.o.
D) q.

Question 30

Which describes the process whereby a physician tells a healthcare worker which drug or drugs to administer to a patient?

A) Prescription
B) Medication order
C) Chart note
D) SOAP

Question 31

When administering a medication, the label should be checked _____________ time(s).

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 32

Which type of medications must be kept in a locked, secure place with limited access, must be counted or measured at the beginning of each shift, and must have the quantity recorded on a narcotics form?

A) Antibiotics
B) Contraceptives
C) Controlled substances
D) Antipyretics

Question 33

The medication order "Give Tylenol 500 mg PO q 4 hrs for temperature of 101 $\degree$ F or above" is an example of a:

A) standing order.
B) routine order.
C) prn order.
D) verbal order.

Question 34

Which condition is usually treated by administering medications via nebulizers, inhalers, and atomizers?

A) Diabetes
B) Influenza
C) Congestive heart failure
D) Asthma

Question 35

Which abbreviation describes when to administer medications that cause sleepiness?

A) a.m.
B) p.c.
C) h.s.
D) q.h.

Question 36

Which of the following abbreviations means twice a day?

A) qid
B) tid
C) bid
D) dc

Question 37

Which describes a type of medication order written by a physician for a drug to be given when a patient needs it?

A) Standing order
B) Routine order
C) prn order
D) Verbal order

Question 38

Which route of medication administration requires that all supplies be sterile?

A) Buccal
B) Sublingual
C) Parenteral
D) Oral

Question 39

Which describes a drug order where the ordered drug is administered until a discontinuation order is written or until a specified termination date is reached?

A) Standing order
B) Routine order
C) prn order
D) Verbal order

Question 40

Which statement describes an INCORRECT way to pour a liquid medication from a bottle?

A) Remove the cap and place it upside down.
B) Hold the bottle with the label against the palm of the hand while pouring.
C) Hold the cup at eye level to ensure accuracy of the dose.
D) Place the medication cup on a surface at eye level to ensure accuracy.

Question 41

Which step should be followed to prevent medication errors from occurring?

A) Carefully read medication labels.
B) Have all calculations checked by another member of the healthcare team.
C) Call the physician to clarify an illegible medication order.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 42

Which type of preparations should be patted onto the skin rather than rubbed in?

A) Liniments
B) Lotions
C) Gels
D) Emulsions

Question 43

Which statement describes the proper way to chart medication administration?

A) Chart before you give the medication.
B) Chart after you give the medication.
C) At the end of the day, chart all of the medications you have given.
D) At the beginning of the day, chart all of the medications you are ordered to give.

Question 44

Which route of medication administration is the most dangerous way to administer drugs?

A) PO
B) SC
C) IM
D) IV

Question 45

Which type of drugs must NOT be administered to a diabetic?

A) Tincture
B) Lotion
C) Emulsion
D) Magmas

Question 46

Drugs that are able to dissolve in liquids are termed __________________.

Question 47

Which term describes a way to organize and chart patient progress?

A) SOAP
B) POMR
C) MAR
D) PRN

Question 48

Which item on a drug label will makes it easier for a manufacturer to trace a problem to a particular batch, allowing for drug recall?

A) Expiration date
B) Lot number
C) Manufacturer's address
D) National Drug Code numbers

Question 49

Different forms of drugs are appropriate for different routes of administration, so it is important to use the correct form. Failure to administer the drug in the correct form results in medication __________________.

Question 50

Which describes the MOST correct way to record information in the medical record?

A) Use a felt-tip pen.
B) Use a pencil.
C) Use a black-ink pen.
D) Use a gel pen.

Question 51

Which may be present on a drug label?

A) Specific storage requirements
B) The length of time a drug will be potent after being opened
C) The warning "Not safe for pregnant women"
D) All answers are correct.

Question 52

Which is the military time equivalent of 5:45 p.m.?

A) 1745 hours
B) 0545 hours
C) 1145 hours
D) 2545 hours

Question 53

Solutions, syrups, fluidextracts, spirits, and elixirs are all examples of __________________ preparations.

Question 54

Which type of preparations allows drug effects to continue at the same level over a long period?

A) Enteric coated
B) Sustained release
C) Troches
D) Syrups

Question 55

Which statement describes the right way to correct an error when charting?

A) Completely erase the error.
B) Use a correction pen, fluid, or tape.
C) Black out the mistake.
D) Draw one line through the mistake.

Question 56

Which statement about the patient's medical record is correct?

A) It is a form of communication between the patient, doctor, and healthcare team.
B) The chart is a legal document.
C) Researchers may use the chart to study diseases or drugs.
D) All answers are correct.

Question 57

Which must be completed if a medication error occurs?

A) Medication administration form
B) Food and Drug Administration report
C) Incident report
D) Drug Enforcement Administration report

Question 58

Which is the abbreviation to use when documenting the administration of medication by mouth?

A) Buc
B) PO
C) No abbreviation
D) SL

Question 59

Which term describes a system of documenting that involves the chart being organized according to a numbered list of problems?

A) SOAP
B) PIE
C) POMR
D) MAR

Question 60

Drugs that are combined with other ingredients (e.g., ingredients to make medicines taste better or to allow for application to the skin) are called drug ___________________.

Question 61

Tinctures, fluidextracts, extracts, and spirits are highly concentrated forms of drugs and prescribed in small doses. Because of this, they must be measured using a medicine glass or ______________________.

Question 62

Eye ointments must always bear the label "Sterile-for ___________________ use."

Question 63

The ingredient in a drug that produces the therapeutic effect is the _____________ ingredient.

Question 64

A liquid that contains particles of an undissolved drug is termed a(n) ___________________.

Question 65

A medication form that contains several doses of a drug that are released into the stomach gradually is a(n) _____________________________ tablet or capsule.

Question 66

A(n) ____________________ is a gelatin sheath that contains one dose of medication.

Question 67

______________________ are liquid suspensions used for external application to the skin to relieve pain and swelling.

Question 68

Drug powders that have been pressed or molded into small disks are called _______________.

Question 69

A liquid that contains a completely dissolved drug in water or alcohol is termed a(n) ____________________.

Question 70

Sustained-release capsules are often called ___________________.

Question 71

Never crush, open, or empty a sustained-release tablet or capsule into food or liquid. Using sustained-release medication in this way can cause the patient to receive a(n) _________________.

Question 72

A medication that is in the form of a suspension should be ________________ before administering.

Question 73

________________________ tablets and capsules have a special coating that keeps them from dissolving in the acid secretions of the stomach.

Question 74

Tablets may be _____________________, which allows for breakage into halves.

Question 75

Lotions are suspensions of drugs in a water base for external use. Lotions are ____________________ onto the skin rather than rubbed in.

Question 76

While separated suspensions must be shaken before administering, separated solutions must be ______________________.

Question 77

Troches and lozenges are tablets designed to dissolve in the _________________ rather than be swallowed.

Question 78

Heavy solutions of water and sugar, usually with a flavoring added to disguise the unpleasant taste of the drug, are called ________________.

Question 79

Drugs that are inserted into the vagina or rectum are termed ________________.

Question 80

Aerosol medications are commonly delivered by oral inhalers and are used in the treatment of obstructive airway disease such as _______________.