HST: WG Medication Administration PPT

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to maintain a complete and accurate medication list, including over-the-counter, herbal, and recreational drugs, in a patient's chart?

• To ensure proper treatment and avoid drug interactions

• To make the chart look complete

• Because it is required by law in all countries

• To reduce the amount of paperwork

Open Ended

What are some essential rules to follow when administering drugs to patients to ensure safety and accuracy?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct action if a patient refuses to take a drug?

• Return the drug to the container

• Discard the drug according to policy and document refusal

• Give the drug to another patient

• Ignore the refusal and proceed

Open Ended

Compare and contrast oral administration with buccal and sublingual administration of medications.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important pediatric considerations when administering oral medications?

• Use pediatric calibrated dropper

• Administer medication quickly without holding child

• Check if medication can be crushed and placed in food

• Readminister medication if child vomits within 5 minutes and you can see medication in vomit

Fill in the Blank

Medications given by injection are called ___ medications.

Multiple Choice

Match the following routes of administration with their descriptions: ID, Subcut, IM, IV.

• ID: Intradermal, Subcut: Subcutaneous, IM: Intramuscular, IV: Intravenous

• ID: Intravenous, Subcut: Intramuscular, IM: Subcutaneous, IV: Intradermal

• ID: Subcutaneous, Subcut: Intradermal, IM: Intravenous, IV: Intramuscular

• ID: Intramuscular, Subcut: Intravenous, IM: Intradermal, IV: Subcutaneous

Open Ended

Explain the significance of choosing the smallest needle that will work for the patient and medication.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main part of a syringe?

• Barrel

• Plunger

• Calibration marks

• Needlestick prevention device

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ampules, vials, and cartridges is/are correct?

• Ampules are always made of glass.

• Vials may contain either liquid or powder.

• Cartridges are used for oral medications.

• Vials are never used for multi-dose medications.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the forms of packaging for injectable drugs shown in the images. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type?

Fill in the Blank

In intradermal injection, the needle is inserted at an angle of ___ degrees to the skin.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common site for subcutaneous injection?

• Forearm

• Back between shoulder blades

• Abdomen

• Back of the hand

Open Ended

What are the key differences between intradermal and subcutaneous injections in terms of administration technique and common uses?

Open Ended

List and describe the anatomical sites commonly used for intramuscular injections.

Multiple Choice

Which injection method is generally less irritating and allows for larger volumes: subcutaneous or intramuscular?

• Subcutaneous injection

• Intramuscular injection

• Intravenous injection

• Z-track method

Fill in the Blank

The Z-track method creates a zigzag path in tissue layers to prevent ___ of the drug.

Multiple Choice

Which steps are involved in the Z-track method for administering injections?

• Pull skin to side, insert needle, release tissue after injection

• Insert needle directly, inject drug, withdraw needle

• Massage area after injection, apply bandage

• Pinch skin, insert needle, inject drug

Multiple Choice

Which type of injection is rarely performed by medical assistants and requires the drug to be in solution?

• Subcutaneous injection

• Intramuscular injection

• Intravenous injection

• Z-track method

Open Ended

What are some important considerations when giving injections to pediatric patients?

Multiple Choice

Which muscle is considered the most desirable site for pediatric intramuscular injections?

• Deltoid

• Sciatic nerve

• Vastus lateralis

• Ventrogluteal

Open Ended

Describe two methods for safely restraining a child during a medical procedure.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about inhalation therapy is correct?

• It is only used for local effects.

• It can be administered through mouth or nose.

• It is not used for vaccines.

• It is only used for adults.

Fill in the Blank

Transdermal patches deliver medication by absorption through the ___ directly into the bloodstream.

Multiple Choice

Which route of administration is most commonly used to treat local fungal or bacterial infections in the female reproductive tract?

• Oral

• Vaginal

• Intramuscular

• Topical

Open Ended

Compare and contrast urethral and vaginal administration of medications in terms of their typical uses and forms.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the general rules for drug administration, what practices do you think are most important for ensuring patient safety and why?

Multiple Choice

What steps should be taken to ensure a complete and accurate medication list is maintained in a patient's chart?

• Only record prescription drugs and update annually

• Include OTC, herbal, and recreational drugs; update every visit

• Ask about drug allergies only if the patient reports symptoms

• Record medications only during the first visit