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