MA Pharmacology Module Test

Which two vital signs must be monitored while a patient is being administered an IV?

• Respiration and pulse

• Temperature and blood pressure

• Blood pressure and respiration

• Pain and pulse

In which of the following areas can a subcutaneous injection be given?

• Top of the foot

• Mid- and lower-back

• Forearm

• Back of the neck

Which identifier is used to mark the label of a controlled substance?

• "C" followed by a Roman numeral

• "C" followed by the DEA registration number

• "CS" followed by a Roman numeral

• "CS" followed by the DEA registration number

At what angle are intramuscular injections given?

• 180-degree angle

• 90-degree angle

• 45-degree angle

• 10- to 15-degree angle

Which drug route is administered by injection or IV?

• Oral

• Sublingual

• Instillation

• Parental

At what angle are intradermal injections given?

• 90-degree angle

• 45-degree angle

• 10- to 15-degree angle

• 180-degree angle

Which of the following is true of intravenous injections?

• Used for large amounts of oily or powder-based medication

• Injects small amounts of medication into bloodstream

• Is performed by a medical assistant under the direction of a physician

• Injected in fatty tissue

Which are the most frequently-used drug routes?

• Oral and topical

• Parenteral and oral

• Trans dermal and parenteral

• Topical and inhalation

What should be done to ensure that medication is given to the right patient?

• Take a blood sample

• Use two forms of identification

• Check the social security number

• Verify fingerprints

Dr orders 150 mg of med for a patient. If 0.5 mL of liquid contains 15 mg of med how many mL should be given to the pt?

• 3 mL

• 4mL

• 5mL

• 6mL