review test 1
Which identifier is used to mark the label of a controlled substance?
"C" followed by a Roman numeral
You have to prepare a bleach solution and are told to use a concentration of 1:2. Which of the following shows this measurement?
1 gallon bleach and 2 gallons water
A patient had three physical therapy sessions this week. The first was 15 minutes, the second was 25 minutes, and the third was 30 minutes. How much time did the patient spend in therapy this week?
1 hour, 10 minutes
How would 12% be written as a decimal?
0.12
What is 6:00 AM in military time?
0600
How many kilograms is 1,500 grams
1.5 kilograms
What is 8/24 reduced to lowest terms?
1/3
At what angle are intradermal injections given
10-15 degree angle
Which of the following proportions is parallel?
100 mg : 1 tablet :: 500 mg : X tablets
What is 38°C in Fahrenheit? Use the equation °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32.
100.4 F
What is 1:20 PM in military time?
1320
A patient weighs 154 pounds. She must receive medication in the amount of 25 mg/kg/day. How many milligrams of medication should she take each day? Remember that 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
1750 mg per day
How many teaspoons is 10 milliliters?
2
A patient must take 250 milligrams of medication at lunch. The medication is available in tables of 100 milligrams each. How many tablets should the patient take?
2 and 1/2 tablets
A health care worker is asked to infuse 500 milliliters of medication into a patient over a period of 5 hours, using a 15-drip set. What is the drip rate? Use the equation Drip Rate = Milliliters of Fluid x Drip Set / Minutes of Infusion.
25 drops per minute
Which of the following syringe sizes would be used to administer medication?
3 mL
What is 12.65 + 30.75?
43.40
What is 62 inches shown in feet and inches?
5 feet 2 inches
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
A physician saw 24 patients on Monday, 16 on Tuesday, 25 on Wednesday, 8 on Thursday, and 22 on Friday. What is the average number of patients the therapist saw each day this week?
9
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.
On a TPR graph, what will be shown for a temperature taken orally?
A plain dot
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
What is the definition of drug?
Any substance that alters the function in a living organism
On a needle, what is the name of the flat, slanted end?
Bevel
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 of the following is true of intravenous injections?
Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream
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 drug route is administered by injection or IV? Which drug route would be used to administer a nasal spray?
Parenteral / Inhalation
Which are the most frequently-used drug routes?
Parenteral and oral
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.
Which of the following is true of needles?
The higher the gauge, the smaller the diameter
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
What is the purpose of a TPR graph?
Visual diagram of patient vital signs
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
How would you write 45 in Roman numerals?
XLV
What is the therapeutic effect of a drug?
desired effect
Which of these body cavities is a long, continuous cavity located on the back of the body?
dorsal cavity
How is 10 ounces written using apothecary abbreviations?
oz x
Which of the following is NOT an example of intake?
pear slices
An immunization is an example of a ____ drug.
preventative
Most oral medications use a ____ action, which results in medication being carried through the body by the bloodstream.
systemic
