Module 3 Questions

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical examination. The patient reports difficulty falling asleep. The assistant should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following medications? Esomeprazole Loperamide Metformin Zolpidem

Zolpidem Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic that is prescribed to treat insomnia by increasing relaxation and inducing sleep.

A medical assistant is reviewing a prescription for oral liquid medication. The prescription calls for 10 mg of diazepam oral solution. Available is diazepam oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL of the solution are required for each dose? 4.5 mL 7.5 mL 10 mL 12.5 mL

10 mL This is the correct amount of diazepam oral solution to give the patient according to the prescription. Follow these steps to determine how much liquid medication to give the patient: Desired/Have x Quantity Step 1: What is the unit of measurement to calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose to administer? Dose to administer = Desired 10 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 5 mg Step 4: Should the assistant convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Desired/Have x Quantity = X 10 mg/5 mg x 5 mL = X mL 10 = X Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Reassess to determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 5 mg/5 mL and the amount prescribed is 10 mg, it makes sense to administer 10 mL. The assistant should identify that 10 mL of diazepam oral solution is required for each dose.

A medical assistant is converting a prescription for 30 mL of liquid medication from milliliters to tablespoons. The assistant should calculate that this amount of medication converts to how many tablespoons? 1 tbsp 1.5 tbsp 3 tbsp 2 tbsp

2 tbsp The assistant should take the following steps to complete the conversion. Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the assistant should convert? mL Step 2: What is the ratio of mL to tbsp? 15 mL to 1 tbsp Step 3: Set up an equation and solve for X. 15 mL/1 tbsp = 30 mL/X tbsp X = 2 Step 4: Reassess to determine if the amount makes sense. If there are 15 mL in every tbsp, it makes sense that 30 mL converts to 2 tbsp.

A medical assistant is reviewing the medications for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. The assistant should identify that the provider prescribed ondansetron because it is in which of the following medication classifications? Antiemetic Antitussive Antilipemic Antipyretic

Antiemetic Antiemetics are used to reduce nausea and vomiting. Medications that destroy cancer cells, such as those used in chemotherapy, usually cause nausea and vomiting. Therefore, antiemetics like ondansetron are often prescribed in conjunction with chemotherapy treatment.

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a vitamin injection to a patient. As part of verifying the right medication, which of the following actions should the assistant take? Calculate the medication's dosage. Check the medication label's expiration date. Ensure the patient has consented to receiving the injection. Find out why the provider prescribed the medication.

Check the medication label's expiration date. When verifying the right medication, the assistant must guarantee that the medication can be administered. The medication might be ineffective or even dangerous if the expiration date has passed.

A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient who is starting lisinopril. The assistant should instruct the patient to report which of the following effects to the provider immediately? Nausea Orthostatic hypotension Facial swelling Taste disturbance

Facial swelling If the patient develops facial swelling or swelling of the eyes, lips, or tongue, the provider should be notified immediately because it can be an indication of a life-threatening allergic reaction to the medication.

A medical assistant is preparing to perform a Mantoux test. Which of the following routes should the assistant use for this injection? Intradermal Subcutaneous Intramuscular Intravenous

Intradermal The assistant should administer the Mantoux test intradermally at a 15° angle. For a Mantoux test, the forearm is the ideal site because of the ease in reading the result 48 to 72 hr later.

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a medication that should be taken at least 2 hr after a meal. The assistant asks the patient when he last ate. Which of the following rights of medication administration is the assistant demonstrating? Right time Right route Right technique Right documentation

Right time As part of the right time check, the assistant must make sure that medication administration adheres to any timing specifications.

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a flexible sigmoidoscopy and will be self-administering an enema at home. The assistant should explain that the medication will be in which of the following forms? Suppository Solution Lotion Foam

Solution An enema is a procedure that involves inserting a nozzle into the rectum and instilling a liquid solution, usually to relieve constipation or to prepare the patient for a procedure.

A medical assistant is arranging medication in a storage cabinet according to the routes of administration. The assistant should categorize methyl salicylate liniment in which of the following routes? Oral Otic Topical Ophthalmic

Topical A liniment is a liquid or semiliquid preparation that contains oil, alcohol, or water for application to the skin, often as a counterirritant or to relieve joint or muscle pain. Therefore, the assistant should categorize methyl salicylate liniment as a topical medication.

A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription from a provider for a medication that must be taken hourly. Which of the following abbreviations should the assistant identify as the correct notation of when and how often the patient should take the medication? qd qh qs qid

qh The "q" means every, and the "h" means hour. Combining these two letters correctly indicates when and how often the patient should take the medication.