Question 1

Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

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A)   Cartridge
B)   Ampule
C)   Vial
D)   AutoInjector
E)   CapsuleF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A tablet that has been ________ can be broken along an indented line on the tablet.

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Question 3

Teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.

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Question 4

In which of the following methods of medication administration are drugs placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parenteral
B)   Buccal
C)   Topical
D)   Oral
E)   TransdermalF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

You have been asked to administer a liquid antibiotic to Carrie, a 3-year-old child. You measure the medication using a calibrated dropper and place it to the side of Carrie's tongue, making sure she swallows it. Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do?

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A)   Re-administer the entire dose after Carrie becomes calm
B)   Prepare an injectable form of the medication and inject it
C)   Inform the physician that another route of administration is needed
D)   Do not readminister the drug; doing so could cause an overdose
E)   Document that the medication was given as orderedF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

When charting, you should avoid using words that can be interpreted to reflect your own ________.

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Question 7

Which of the following drugs is given by Z-track?

Accepted Answer

A)   Imferon
B)   Heparin
C)   Insulin
D)   Penicillin
E)   AmpicillinF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   placed between the cheek and gum
B)   rubbed into the skin
C)   injected into the skin
D)   inhaled through the nose
E)   applied in the patient's eye or earF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Ms. Anderson was giving medications on the unit. Just as she was taking a medication out of the patient's cassette, she was interrupted by another patient asking about an appointment. While having the discussion, she opened the medication container and poured the dose and gave it to the intended patient. When she returned to the cassette, she realized she gave the wrong medication. What did she neglect to do?

Accepted Answer

A)   She neglected to properly identify the patient.
B)   She neglected to perform the three checks of medication administration.
C)   She neglected to properly document the medication.
D)   She neglected to ensure the dose was correct.
E)   She neglected to check the administration route.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Drugs that are absorbed in the sublingual area are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   rubbed on the skin
B)   instilled through a small urinary catheter
C)   inserted rectally
D)   placed under the tongue
E)   swallowedF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

A drug that is administered intramuscularly is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   injected within a muscle
B)   inserted into the rectum
C)   instilled through a urinary catheter
D)   inhaled through the nose
E)   injected into a veinF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

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Question 13

Which drug is used to treat to an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heparin
B)   Insulin
C)   Nitroglycerin
D)   Benadryl
E)   EpinephrineF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vial
B)   AutoInjector
C)   Ampule
D)   Cartridge
E)   CapsuleF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is included when administering a liquid drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hold the medicine at eye level, with the palm over the label, and pour the correct amount of the drug
B)   Hold the bottle on the side opposite the label when you pour
C)   Hold the poured drug at eye level and check the dose
D)   Pour any excess drug in the medicine cup back into the bottle
E)   Use the top portion of the meniscus to measure the drug correctlyF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 53: Medication Administration

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Which of the following drugs is given by Z-track?

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A drug that is administered intramuscularly is ____.

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Drugs that are absorbed in the sublingual area are ____.

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The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

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Which drug is used to treat to an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?

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A tablet that has been ________ can be broken along an indented line on the tablet.

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A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

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Which of the following is included when administering a liquid drug?

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Teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.

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Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

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Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

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In which of the following methods of medication administration are drugs placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract?

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When charting, you should avoid using words that can be interpreted to reflect your own ________.

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Which of the following drugs is given by Z-track?

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The liquid form of vaginal medication is administered by performing a(n) ________ or vaginal irrigation.

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A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.

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Which of the following is included when administering a liquid drug?

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Teach patients to be careful taking OTC medications such as acetaminophen to avoid an overdose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause severe damage to the patient's ________.

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Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

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Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

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In which of the following methods of medication administration are drugs placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract?

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When charting, you should avoid using words that can be interpreted to reflect your own ________.

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