Medical Assisting Final

Which identifier is used to mark the label of a controlled substance? "CS" followed by the DEA registration number "CS" followed by a Roman numeral "C" followed by a Roman numeral "C" followed by the DEA registration number

"C" followed by a Roman numeral

At what angle are intradermal injections given? 10- to 15-degree angle 90-degree angle 45-degree angle 180-degree angl

10-15 degree angle

Which of the following syringe sizes would be used to administer medication? 10 mL 60 mL 3 mL 20 mL

3 mL

At what angle are intramuscular injections given? 90-degree angle 180-degree angle 10- to 15-degree angle 45-degree angle

90-degree angle

Which of the following is true about calling in prescriptions to pharmacies? Medical assistants are never allowed to call in prescriptions. Physicians may call in prescriptions for all categories of controlled substances. A medical assistant may call in prescriptions, except those for Schedule II drugs. Only Schedule I and II drugs may be called in to pharmacies.

A medical assistant may call in prescriptions, except those for Schedule II drugs.

Which type of drug allergy affects the entire body and causes an inability to breathe? Systemic reaction Anaphylaxis Local reaction Drug interaction

Anaphylaxis

On a needle, what is the name of the flat, slanted end? Hub Lumen Bevel Point

Bevel

Which two vital signs must be monitored while a patient is being administered an IV? Respiration and pulse Blood pressure and respirations Temperature and blood pressure Pain and pulse

Blood pressure and respirations

What is the purpose of aspiration in administering an injection? Increases the absorption of the medication Ensures that the needle is properly attached to the syringe Ensures that the needle is not in a blood vessel Reduces the patient's pain

Ensures that the needle is not in a blood vessel

Which of the following is true of intravenous injections? Used for large amounts of oily or powder-based medication Is performed by a medical assistant under the direction of a physician Injected in fatty tissue Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream

Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream

How many times can a Schedule II drug prescription be refilled? One time It cannot be refilled Three times Five times

It cannot be refilled

What are two of the most common IV equipment complications? Low batteries in drip rate device Broken port Missing clamp on tubing Loose and kinked tubing

Loose and kinked tubing

Which of the following is NOT true about prescriptions? Prescriptions forms are legal documents. Prescriptions must be reviewed and signed by a physician. A prescription is a written order for medication. Medical assistants may write prescriptions for Schedule II drugs.

Medical assistants may write prescriptions for Schedule II drugs.

In which of the following areas can a subcutaneous injection be given? Forearm Mid- and lower-back Top of the foot Back of the neck

Mid- and lower-back

Which drug route is administered by injection or IV? Parenteral Instillation Oral Sublingual

Parenteral

Which of the following describes the z-track method of injection? Pull surrounding tissue away from the site during administration Using a short needle, insert the syringe as far as it will go Push the plunger in short bursts to avoid injecting all of the medication at one time Move the syringe in a "Z" formation once inserted into the skin

Pull surrounding tissue away from the site during administration

What of the following is not a "right" of drug administration? Right documentation Right dose Right denomination Right drug

Right denomination

Which classification of controlled substances contains drugs that are not approved for medical use? Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule IV Schedule V

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 I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule IV Schedule V

Schedule II

What is the therapeutic effect of a drug? An effect that is produced after physical therapy The desired effect The side effects, pleasant or unpleasant An allergic reaction

The desired effect

What kind of drug is used to treat conditions and symptoms? Diagnostic drug Therapeutic drug Curative drug Preventative drug

Therapeutic drug

Most oral medications use a ____ action, which results in medication being carried through the body by the bloodstream. circulatory remote local systemic

systemic