Deck 53: Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Question 1

By which of the following routes would the medical assistant not administer medications?

A) intravenous
B) rectal
C) injectable
D) oral

Answer 1

intravenous

Question 2

When preparing a prescription,you first obtain the order from the chart and then:

A) fill in the prescription fields
B) compare patient identifiers
C) obtain the prescriber's signature
D) document the prescription correctly in the patient's chart

Answer 2

compare patient identifiers

Question 3

When taking ____,the patient must remain upright for at least one hour following administration.

A) an osteoporosis medication such as Boniva
B) Valium
C) Coumadin
D) any cholesterol-lowering drug

Answer 3

an osteoporosis medication such as Boniva

Question 4

When medication is administered by the buccal method,it is:

A) inserted into the vagina or urethra
B) injected into one of the large muscles of the body
C) placed or sprayed in the mouth between the gum and the cheek
D) adhered to the outer upper arm in patch form

Question 5

If a provider marks a prescription "DAW" it means:

A) only the specific medication prescribed may be given to the patient
B) a trade or generic medication may be substituted
C) the patient should only take the medication with meals
D) the pharmacist must mix ingredients together to create the medication

Question 6

If you are administering drops to a patient's right eye,the patient's head should be:

A) tilted slightly to the right
B) tilted slightly to the left
C) facing forward
D) leaning all the way back,not tilting to either side

Question 7

The route of administration of a given drug is chosen based on all but which of the following?

A) rate of absorption desired
B) distribution
C) expense
D) biotransformation

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
Injection just below the cutaneous layer of the skin

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 9

Prescriptions are most often provided for ____ medications.

A) topical
B) injectable
C) inhalable
D) oral

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the Seven Rights of medication administration?

A) right dose
B) right provider
C) right documentation
D) right route

Question 11

Topical medications do not come in which form?

A) ointment
B) salve
C) spray
D) injectable

Question 12

When verifying the patient's identity to record a medication entry in the patient's chart,you should not:

A) ask the patient yes or no questions
B) use at least two identifiers
C) confirm that the medication is being given to the right patient
D) ask open-ended questions

Question 13

A supplementary label on a prescription container indicates:

A) the name of the prescribing provider
B) the name of the pharmacist who filled the prescription
C) the name and strength of the drug
D) special instructions or warnings

Question 14

Which of the Seven Rights refers to how the medication is administered?

A) right patient
B) right time
C) right medication
D) right technique

Question 15

Match each term with its definition.
Injected into muscular tissue for delayed absorption

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 16

The ____ method of administering medication involves placing the medication under the tongue.

A) transdermal
B) sublingual
C) parenteral
D) topical

Question 17

A(n)____ is a conical or ovoid-shaped solid compressed amount of medication designed to melt when inserted into the vagina or rectum.

A) salve
B) enema
C) suppository
D) paint

Question 18

To ensure the right medication,you must check the medication order and verify the medication at least ___ times prior to administration.

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

Question 19

The benefits of an immunization registry include all but which of the following?

A) ensuring that new immunizations are provided as they become available
B) eliminating all potentially harmful side effects of immunizations
C) preventing under-immunization of children
D) preventing over-immunization of children

Question 20

The last step that always follows the administration of medications is verifying the right:

A) medication
B) provider
C) documentation
D) technique

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Placed under the tongue for fast absorption

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Direct and complete instructions composed by a provider or other licensed practitioner for administering medications to a patient while he or she is in the facility or office

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 23

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Quantity sufficient

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Delivered into the spinal canal by injection or infusion

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 25

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
By mouth

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 26

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Before meals

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Refers to the fact that controlled clinical trials have not been done to determine if a drug is safe or effective for the indication for which the medication is being prescribed

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 28

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Three times daily

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Breathed in through the nose or mouth

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 30

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Twice daily

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Adhesive patch placed on the skin containing time-released medication

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 32

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
After meals

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Applied directly to the skin

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 34

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Directions

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 35

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Solution

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 36

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Tincture

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Given through the nares

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Delivered into a vein or by injection or infusion

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Delivered into the ear canal

A)sublingual
B)inhalation
C)intramuscular
D)intranasal
E)intrathecal
F)intravenous
G)otic
H)subcutaneous
I)topical
J)transdermal
K)off-label use
L)medication order

Question 40

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Night

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 41

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​An ointment

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 42

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​A drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and even death,depending upon the dosage

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 43

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
As needed

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 44

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Milliliter

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 45

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Body surface area

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 46

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​A medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 47

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​Refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow them to bill for Medicare reimbursement for medical services provided

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 48

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Discontinue

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 49

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Every 2,3,etc.hours

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 50

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​A salve;a fatty,soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 51

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Every hour

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 52

Match each abbreviation commonly used in administering medications with its meaning.
Immediately

A)ac
B)noc
C)bid
D)Sig
E)STAT
F)pc
G)po
H)prn
I)qh
J)qs
K)sol
L)tid
M)tinc

Question 53

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Against

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 54

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​Refers to seven elements that must be considered when administering medication,which are right patient,right medication,right dose (amount),right route (method),right technique,right time (schedule),and right documentation

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 55

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
All the information regarding the Seven Rights should be documented in complete detail in the patient's record along with any adverse events and instructions provided to the patient regarding being alert for reactions and what steps to take if a reaction occurs

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 56

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​Other than by mouth

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 57

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​A written direction for the preparation of a medicine

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 58

​Match the following term to its definition or description.
​The instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon

A)​enema
B)​Joint Commission
C)​narcotic
D)​ointment
E)​parenteral
F)​prescription
G)​right documentation
H)​salve
I)​Seven Rights
J)​suppository

Question 59

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Eye,ear,nose,throat

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 60

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Microgram

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 61

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Who ordered the medication and who should take it

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 62

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Refers to the route of administration of the medication: oral,sublingual,topical,or parenteral,including site and appearance of the site following injection

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 63

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Four times daily

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 64

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The medication name should be recorded accurately and legibly;how much,meaning the strength and dose of the substance,should also be recorded

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 65

​For immunizations,record the name of the medication,lot number,and:

A) ​name of the manufacturing pharmaceutical company
B) ​serial number (if applicable)
C) ​container's expiration date
D) ​all of the above

Question 66

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​What medication was administered

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 67

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Provide an opportunity for the patient to ask questions before and after the medication has been given

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 68

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Every morning

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 69

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​The date and time the medication is administered should be recorded

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 70

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Include the provider's printed name and be sure the patient's name is correctly spelled in the chart

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 71

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Offer information regarding the reason the medication is being given to the patient verbally and provide printed patient information as necessary

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 72

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
The provider is required by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)of 1986 to provide written information regarding information to the patient or parent of a minor patient prior to immunizations
​

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why

Question 73

​Companies that produce immunizations are required to assign lot numbers to each batch of the product.These lot numbers are used to track and report (and then):

A) ​any adverse events experienced by one or more patients
B) ​the manufacturer can then conduct an evaluation to find the cause of the patient's problem
C) ​the manufacturer might need to file a report with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D) ​all of the above

Question 74

​Match the commonly used abbreviation with its meaning.
​Nothing by mouth

A)​mcg
B)​mL
C)​NPO,npo
D)​BSA
E)​contra
F)​QAM
G)​DC,DISC,disc,d/c
H)​EENT
I)​Q or q followed by a number (2,3,etc. )
J)​QID,qid

Question 75

​Many factors must be included in recording medication information on the patient's chart.Match the details that should be included in recording medications.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
​Be sure to check the expiration date of the medication before administering it

A)​who
B)​what
C)​when
D)​where
E)​why