Chapters 50, 51, 52, 53 Exam

What information is required, in addition to the standard information, when documenting an immunization?

manufacturer name, lot #, serial #, expiration date

A written instruction composed by a physician or licensed practitioner for administering medications directly to a patient is a __________________.

medication order

Liter, gram, meter are part of which measurement system?

metric

What is the abbreviation for mL? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

milliliter - metric

Relieves muscle spasms

muscle relaxant

Write out the formula for the basic method of calculating dosages and explain what each component of the formula means.

n (needed)/a (available) x q (quantity) = x (variable)

A controlled class of drugs used to relieve pain is called a _________.

narcotic

Identify the routes by which a medical assistant is permitted to administer medications (unless otherwise designated by state laws).

oral, inhaled, topical, injectable

Oral medications are intended for absorption through the digestive system; other methods are said to be ____________, or intended for absorption from outside the digestive system.

parenteral

______________ medications are those that are given by a route outside of the digestive system.

parenteral

A number expressed as part of 100 is called a ____________.

percentage

The study of medications and uses is also referred to as ______________.

pharmacology

What is the abbreviation for pt? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

pint - household and apothecary

What is the abbreviation for lb? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

pound - household

A __________ is a written or transmitted instruction to the pharmacist for preparing and dispensing a medication to a patient for self-administration.

prescription

Instructions written by a provider to the pharmacist for preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications that will be self-administered by a patient are called a ____________.

prescription

Schedule III drugs

prescriptions may be written or phoned in, can be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months

What is the purpose of a medication order?

prevents duplicates

A ________ is the result of multiplying two numbers together.

product

A ________ expresses the relationship between two components.

ratio

The __________________ are the rules that ensure safe administration.

seven rights

__________________ medications are placed under the tongue; ___________ medications are placed between the cheek and gums.

sublingual, buccal

A medication supplied as a dissolvable solid for rectal administration is called a _____________.

suppository

A ______________ drug enhances the effects of another drug, whereas a drug that prevents the action of another drug or chemical is referred to as a(n) _________________.

synergistic, antagonist

The ____________ name of a medication is a label assigned by the manufacturer.

trade

Patches give medications by the _____________ route.

transdermal

When preparing a prescription for signature, the medical assistant should always

verify all of the information is correct

What must be performed before giving medications by ANY route?

wash hands and verify seven rights

List the elements required for a complete and accurate entry

who, what, when, where, why

A prescription is defined as

written order by licensed provider authorizing a med to be dispensed to the patient for self administration

The ___________ is responsible for regulation and oversight of controlled substances; the ___________ monitors drug safety and clinical trials and verifies that medications are safe for consumption based on available data.

DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

Schedule I drugs

Illegal drugs Ex) marijuana, heroin

When should a medication entry be completed?

Immediately after the medication is given

Schedule IV drugs

Limited risk for physical dependence, can be refilled up to 5 times in 6 months

Schedule II drugs

Not able to be refilled, requires a signed prescription to be presented within 72 hours of a phoned prescription, legal drug but carries severe risk for addiction

Name at least five print or online drug reference sources that are used in the medical office.

PDR, professional drug handbook, product inserts, PDR for non-prescription, PDR.net

What are the Seven Rights of medication administration?

Patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, technique

To avoid medication errors, when should the medical assistant check the order and the medication?

Three times before and one time after administration

Schedule V drugs

low risk for abuse, small amounts of codeine in cough syrups

What legislation requires health care providers to report adverse events following a vaccination? What is its purpose?

You report it to the NCVIA (National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act). Monitors increases in adverse reactions in vaccines.

A reaction to a medication that causes an immune response is called a(n) ____________, whereas a(n) _______________ to a medication can be only a symptom, such as an upset stomach, that can be controlled by taking the medication at a different time.

allergy, intolerance

Interferes with body's ability to experience pain

anesthetic

Produces a calming effect

antianxiety

Controls cardiac rhythm

antiarrhythmic

Cures infections

antibiotics

Prevents or relieves seizures

anticonvulsant

Stops or prevents nausea and vomiting

antiemetic

What is a controlled substance? Describe the proper storage requirements of controlled substances in the medical office.

any drug that is illegal or has a potential for abuse. must be stored under a double lock.

Dram and grain are part of which measurement system?

apothecary

Cures cancer

chemotherapeutics

Drugs that have the potential for abuse or addiction are known as _______________.

controlled substance

DAW stands for ___________.

dispense as written

Increases production of urine

diuretic

The number TO BE divided is the _______________, and the ______________ is the number USED TO DIVIDE another number.

dividend, divisor

What steps should the medical assistant take in the event of a medication error?

don't hide it, notify prescriber

What is the abbreviation for gtt? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

drop - household

Why is oral administration the most commonly used route for medications?

easier/more convenient

A(n) _______________could be used to introduce contrast material rectally for imaging of the lower intestinal tract.

enema

Thins mucous

expectorant

What is the abbreviation for fl oz? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

fluid ounce - household and apothecary

A _____________ indicates part of a whole number and is written with a ____________ as the top number and a _______________ as the bottom number.

fraction, numerator, denominator

What information is required for a complete and accurate medication order?

full name of patient, medication name, dosage, route of admin, frequency, date and time of order, specific instructions, signature of provider

The _________ name of a medication is also its official name.

generic

What is the abbreviation for gr? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

grain - apothecary

What is the abbreviation for g? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

gram - metric system

What are the three basic units used in the metric system?

gram, liter, meter

Cup, drop, pint, quart, teaspoon are part of which measurement system?

household

What is the abbreviation for kg? Which system of measurement does it belong to?

kilogram - metric