CH 22 - Drug Administration

*What is the appropriate next step, when the incorrect patient is identified? a. continue with the procedure b. make the correction on the patient's armband c. go with the patient to have another armband made with correct patient information d. call the ordering physician

c. go with the patient to have another armband made with correct patient information

"h" stands for: a. one a day b. twice a day c. hour d. at bedtime

c. hour

"IV" stands for: a. intermediate b. intramuscular c. intravenous d. subcutaneous

c. intravenous

Drugs that are _________ have a rapid onset because they are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. a. swallowed b. inhaled c. rubbed on d. injected

d. injected

*This method of drug delivery has a rapid onset because the drug is absorbed directly into the bloodstream: a. oral b. topical c. sublingual d. parenteral

d. parenteral

Which of the 5 rights is typically not up to the radiographer to determine? a. right drug b. right amount c. right patient d. right time e. right route

d. right time

Needle diameter is expressed in terms of its: a. bevel b. volume c. gauge d. ampule

c. gauge

The 3 units of measurement used in the medical field include all of the following EXCEPT: a. meter b. liter c. gram d. inches

d. inches

Which form of injection requires the needle to be inserted at a 90 degree angle to the skin? a. intravenous b. intramuscular c. subcutaneous d. hyperdermic

b. intramuscular

*Which vein is best suitable for venipuncture? a. femoral b. popliteal c. cephalic d. brachial

c. cephalic

Venipuncture requires the needle to be a ________ degree angle to the skin. a. 15 b. 30 c. 45 d. 90

a. 15

The 2 most preferred sites for venipuncture are: a. basilic vein b. carotid vein c. femoral vein d. cephalic vein

a. basilic vein; d. cephalic vein

"PO" stands for: a. by mouth b. milliliter c. with d. hour

a. by mouth

"gtt" stands for" a. drop(s) b. hour c. at bedtime d. without

a. drop(s)

The following are all examples of which form of drug administration? - oral - sublingual - buccal - rectal - vaginal a. enteral b. topical c. parenteral

a. enteral

"stat" stands for: a. immediately b. before meals c. at bedtime d. with

a. immediately

The 3 methods of drug administration include all of the following EXCEPT: a. oral b. enteral c. topical d. parenteral

a. oral

*All of the following are methods to ensure safe injections EXCEPT: a. use of safety needles b. injecting a drug without a physician's orders c. following facility protocol d. correct patient identification

b. injecting a drug without a physician's orders

Checking the label of a drug 3 times falls under which of the 5 rights? a. right drug b. right amount c. right patient d. right time e. right route

a. right drug

"od" stands for: a. right eye b. after meals c. at bedtime d. every hour

a. right eye

*When venipuncture is performed for contrast medium administration: a. the veins of the arms are preferred injection sites b. a 25 gauge needle is preferred to lessen extravasation c. delayed reaction to the intravenous injection can be expected d. all of the above

a. the veins of the arms are preferred injection sites

When performing venipuncture, the bevel of the needle should be facing: a. upward b. downward c. toward you d. toward the patient

a. upward

A "c" with a dash above it stands for: a. with b. and c. hour d. as needed

a. with

*Which are the appropriate methods to determine the right patient before drug administration? 1. confirm type of medication 2. check patient's identification band 3. ask the patient to verify name and/or date of birth a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. all of the above

b. 2 and 3

"et" stands for: a. with b. and c. hour d. as needed

b. and

"ac" stands for: a. after catheter b. before meals c. as needed d. immediately

b. before meals

"qh" stands for: a. with food b. every hour c. at bedtime d. as needed

b. every hour

"IM" stands for: a. intermediate b. intramuscular c. intravenous d. subcutaneous

b. intramuscular

Which of the following is NOT one of the "5 rights"? a. right patient b. right age c. right amount d. right drug e. right time f. right route

b. right age

Disposal of excess drugs falls under which of the 5 rights? a. right drug b. right amount c. right patient d. right time e. right route

b. right amount

*Parenteral drug administration includes all of the following routes EXCEPT: a. subcutaneous b. sublingual c. intravenous d. intramuscular

b. sublingual

Which form of drug administration involves direct contact with skin? a. enteral b. topical c. parenteral

b. topical

"bid" stands for" a. once a day b. twice a day c. three times a day d. at bedtime

b. twice a day

"tid" stands for: a. every hour b. without c. 3 times a day d. milligram

c. 3 times a day

"qid" stands for: a. every hour b. without c. 4 times a day d. milligram

c. 4 times a day

"prn" stands for: a. without b. immediately c. as needed d. 4 times a day

c. as needed

*Which of the following statements expresses the correct relation between lumen diameter and gauge number? a. as the diameter increases, the gauge number increases b. as the diameter decreases, the gauge number decreases c. as the diameter decreases, the gauge number increases d. as the diameter increases, the gauge number stays the same

c. as the diameter decreases, the gauge number increases

*All of the following are true of the milliliter unit of measurement EXCEPT: a. it is a metric unit of volume measurement b. it is equivalent to 1 cc c. it represents 1/10 of a liter d. it is equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic centimeter

c. it represents 1/10 of a liter

"os" stands for: a. at bedtime b. before meals c. left eye d. every hour

c. left eye

The following are all examples of which form of drug administration? - intramuscular (IM) - intravenous (IV) - subcutaneous - intradermal (ID) a. enteral b. topical c. parenteral

c. parenteral

Which form of drug administration is administered via routes other than the GI tract? a. enteral b. topical c. parenteral

c. parenteral

Which form of drug administration requires the use of a needle, syringe, and a container? a. enteral b. topical c. parenteral

c. parenteral

Having a parent identify their young child falls under which of the 5 rights? a. right drug b. right amount c. right patient d. right time e. right route

c. right patient

Which form of injection requires the need to be inserted at a 45 degree angle to the skin? a. intravenous b. intramuscular c. subcutaneous d. hyperdermic

c. subcutaneous

Needle length and gauge depend on the __________ of the drug, site selected, and specific method of injection. a. name b. expiration date c. viscosity d. amount

c. viscosity

*When using an angiocath, it is best to: a. use a bifurcated vein b. use a vein valve c. wash hands and use a clean work surface d. use a specialist

c. wash hands and use a clean work surface

"s" with a dash above it stands for: a. hour b. immediately c. without d. subcutaneous

c. without

*Volume is measured in: 1. milliliters 2. cubic centimeters 3. liters a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2, and 3

d. 1, 2, and 3

"pc" stands for: a. at bedtime b. four times a day c. immediately d. after meals

d. after meals

"hs" stands for: a. before meals b. with c. by mouth d. at bedtime

d. at bedtim

*If a drug is administered PO, the patient receives the medicine: a. subcutaneously b. parenterally c. topically d. by mouth

d. by mouth

"q2h" stands for: a. as needed b. with food c. before meals d. every 2 hours

d. every 2 hours

The radiographer must be familiar with terminology associated with which of the 5 rights? a. right drug b. right amount c. right patient d. right time e. right route

e. right route