Medical Assisting and Pharmacology Quiz

What are the responsibilities of a medical assistant in medication administration?

• Taking vital signs

• Reporting accurate observations

• Interpreting prescriptions

• Administering medication

Why is it important to follow the accepted list of abbreviations in medication administration?

• To increase medication sales

• To impress colleagues

• To save time

• To avoid errors in treatment

Who monitors federal regulations related to medication?

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

• Department of Health

What is the purpose of a prescription in medication administration?

• To track patient's medical history

• To inform about side effects

• To advertise the medication

• To provide directions for taking medication

Which reference book is commonly used by doctors to determine the best medication for a patient?

• The Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)

• The United States Pharmacopia (USP)-National Formulary (NF)

• American Medical Association Drug Evaluations

• All of the above

How should medications be stored to ensure safekeeping?

• In open containers

• In a locked area away from other supplies

• In a sunny area

• In a humid environment

What is the primary function of Roman Numerals in pharmacology?

• To decorate medication labels

• To entertain patients

• To calculate medication dosage

• To confuse pharmacy technicians

What are the six 'rights' of medication administration?

• Right drug, right dose, right route of administration, right time, right patient, right documentation

• Right drug, right dose, right patient, right temperature, right color, right smell

• Right drug, right dose, right route of administration, right time, right doctor, right nurse

• Right drug, right dose, right route of administration, right time, right patient, right payment

What should a medical assistant do before measuring the ordered amount of medication?

• Take a break

• Verify patient's insurance

• Calculate the ordered dosage

• Read the medication label three times

What should a medical assistant do to ensure the safety and proper care of patients during medication administration?

• Leave medication unattended

• Administer medication prepared by another person

• Verify the patient's name and the order on the chart

• Ignore patient allergies