Deck 53: Administering Injections and Immunizations

Question 1

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

Answer 1

four

Question 2

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

Answer 2

ask the patient yes or no questions

Question 3

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

A) Right Patient
B) Right Time
C) Right Medication
D) Right Technique

Answer 3

Right Technique

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

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 12

A supplementary label on a prescription container indicates:

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

Question 13

Topical medications do not come in which form?

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

Question 14

When administering a vaginal medication, you should apply a small amount of ____, if needed, to the applicator before insertion.

A) petroleum jelly
B) water-soluble lubricant
C) iodine
D) talcum powder

Question 15

When taking ____, the patient must remain upright for at least 1 hour following administration.

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

Question 16

Which step in the process of preparing a medication order is specifically intended to prevent errors of the Seven Rights?

A) writing the order on the patient's permanent medication order sheet
B) obtaining the signature of the prescriber
C) reading back the order to the prescriber if received verbally
D) obtaining the patient's chart

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Prescriptions are most often provided for ____ medications.

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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

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.
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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

Match each term with its definition.
Direct and complete instructions composed by a physician 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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

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