Deck 12: Pharmacology and Drug Administration

Question 1

Select the organ most commonly used by the body to excrete drugs and their byproducts.

A) kidneys
B) lungs
C) sweat glands
D) all of the above

Answer 1

A
Although all the organs listed may be used by the body to excrete drugs,the kidney is most commonly used.In addition to the organs listed,the tear ducts,salivary glands,intestines,and mammary glands may be used.

Question 2

Which of the following are included in the "six rights" of drug safety?
I)Identify the right patient
II)Identify the right medication and right dose
III)Identify the right time
IV)Identify the route

A) I,II,and III
B) I,III,and IV
C) II,III,and IV
D) I,II,III,and IV

Answer 2

D
In addition to the five rights,there is also a requirement that the delivery of the medication be documented in the patient's chart.

Question 3

Select the type of medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.

A) topical administration
B) parenteral administration
C) mucous membrane administration
D) administration via the rectum

Answer 3

B
Parenteral administration of medication is introduced into the body without being absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract.It typically means "by injection."

Question 4

In which part of the body is barium sulfate is used as a contrast agent?

A) gastrointestinal tract
B) bronchography
C) myelography
D) cardiovascular

Question 5

Select the most serious allergic reaction to a drug.

A) light rash
B) hives
C) nausea
D) cardiac or respiratory arrest

Question 6

A drug is any substance that alters physical function,while a medication has a therapeutic goal.

Question 7

Select the drugs that may be prescribed to relieve anxiety. I.Ativan
II)Valium
III)Librium
IV)Prozac

A) I,II,and IV
B) I,II,and III
C) II,III,and IV
D) I,II,III,and IV

Question 8

Select potential reasons why a patient may be unable to take oral preparations of a drug.

A) Patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting.
B) Patient has difficulty in swallowing.
C) Patient refuses to swallow medication.
D) all of the above

Question 9

What is the first duty of a therapist if a patient has an adverse reaction to a drug?

A) Locate emergency supplies.
B) Begin CPR.
C) Call a code.
D) Observe the patient carefully.

Question 10

Select potential symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction to a drug. I.Nausea and vomiting
II)Diarrhea
III)Uriticaria
IV)Symptoms of vascular shock

A) I,II,and III
B) I,III,and IV
C) II,III,and IV
D) I,II,III,and IV