Basic Pharmacology

Mechanism of action is the effect that drugs will have on the body?

• True

• False

Which route of mediciation administration is given under the tongue?

• Oral

• Topical

• Sublingual

• Inhalation

The trade name is the brand name given by the manufacturer?

• True

• False

Which form of administration is administered orally and is readily absorbed?

• Suspensions

• Liquids

• Compressed powders

• Gases

This type of drug allows aerolsolization of a liquid medication for inhalation?

• Tablets

• Metered Dose Inhalation (MDIs)

• Sublingual

• All of the above

Which of the following is one of the "five rights" of drug administration?

• the right medication

• the right dose

• the right date

• All of the above

Medication history is a part of patient assessment?

• True

• False

When should reassessment be performed when administering administration?

• within 10 minutes

• within 30 minutes

• within 5 minutes

• within an hour

Which route of administration includes subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous administration?

• Inhalation

• Oral

• Topical

• Injection

Which form of medication allow liquid medications to be inhaled and absorbed directly into airways?

• Aerosols

• Suspensions

• Gels

• Liquids