Pharmacology Study Guide

Which drug route is administered by injection or IV?

Parenteral

Which identifier is used to mark the label of a controlled substance?

"C" followed by a roman numeral

At what angle are intradermal injections given?

10- to 15-degree angle

Which of the following syringe sizes would be used to administer medication?

3 mL

A doctor orders 150 milligrams of medication for a patient. If 0.5 milliliters of liquid contains 15 milligrams of medication, how many milliliters should be given to the patient?

5 ml

You are asked to create a solution that is 3 parts water and 2 parts bleach. You have 4 liters of bleach. How much water should you add? HINT: Use the proportion 3 L bleach : 2 L bleach :: X L water : 4 L bleach

6 L water

At what angle are intramuscular injections given?

90-degree angle

What is the definition of drug?

A chemical that has been approved for public distribution

Which type of drug allergy affects the entire body and causes an inability to breathe?

Anaphylaxis

On a needle, what is the name of the flat, slanted end?

Bevel

Which two vital signs must be monitored while a patient is being administered an IV?

Blood pressure and respirations

Which of the following statements about preparing medication is correct?

Do not let prepared medications out of your sight

With whom must a medical provider register in order to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances?

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

What are controlled substances?

Drugs that have the potential for abuse or addiction

What is the purpose of aspiration in administering an injection?

Ensures that the needle is not in a blood vessel

What should you do if you need to administer an injection to a fidgety two-year-old?

Get assistance holding the child still

Why must a needle never be recapped after use?

High risk of accidental needlestick

Which drug route would be used to administer a nasal spray?

Inhalation

Which of the following is true of intravenous injections?

Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream

How many times can a Schedule II drug prescription be refilled?

It cannot be refilled

Why must a filter needle be used when withdrawing medication from an ampule?

It will prevent glass from being drawn into the syringe

What are two of the most common IV equipment complications?

Loose and kinked tubing

Which of the following is NOT true about prescriptions?

Medical assistants may write prescriptions for Schedule II drugs.

In which of the following areas can a subcutaneous injection be given?

Mid- and lower-back

Which are the most frequently-used drug routes?

Parenteral and oral

Which of the following is true about calling in prescriptions to pharmacies?

Physicians may call in prescriptions for all categories of controlled substances.

An immunization is an example of a ____ drug.

Preventative

Which of the following describes the z-track method of injection?

Pull surrounding tissue away from the site during administration

What of the following is not a "right" of drug administration?

Right denomination

Which classification of controlled substances contains drugs that are not approved for medical use?

Schedule I

Which classification of controlled substances contains drugs that have a high potential for abuse and addiction, but are approved for medical use?

Schedule II

Which drug route would involve placing a tablet under the tongue?

Sublingual

Which of the following is the best way to dispose of expired medications?

Take medications to the pharmacy for incineration

Which of the following is true about applying a transdermal patch?

The assistant must wear gloves.

What is the therapeutic effect of a drug?

The desired effect

Which of the following is true of needles?

The higher the gauge, the smaller the diameter

What kind of drug is used to treat conditions and symptoms?

Therapeutic drug

Why might a medical assistant use the physician's desk reference?

To confirm the correct spelling of a medication

What should be done to ensure that medication is given to the right patient?

Use two forms of identification

Under what circumstances should water be offered to a patient after the administration of oral medication?

Water should be offered as long as it does not interfere with the drug effects.

How should topical medications be applied to the skin?

With gentle strokes

Why must patients be monitored closely after an injection?

adverse reactions can occur suddenly

Most oral medications use a ____ action, which results in medication being carried through the body by bloodstream?

systemic