Medical Assistant Pharmacology Pre-Test
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
Which of the following is true about calling in prescriptions to pharmacies?
A medical assistant may call in prescriptions, except those for Schedule II drugs.
What is the definition of drug?
Any substance that alters the function in a living organism
Why must patients be monitored closely after an injection?
Adverse reactions can occur suddenly
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
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 Prescribers' Digital 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
Most oral medications use a ____ action, which results in medication being carried through the body by the bloodstream.
systemic
