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WorksheetsPharmacology Quiz: Hartman Chapter 26
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which term refers to a substance used to treat, prevent, or diagnose disease?
Vaccine
Medication
Placebo
Nutrient
What is the study of drugs and their effects on the body called?
Biology
Pharmacology
Pathology
Physiology
Which route of medication administration involves injecting the drug directly into a vein?
Oral
Intravenous
Topical
Subcutaneous
What is the term for the unwanted or harmful effect of a medication?
Side effect
Therapeutic effect
Placebo effect
Desired effect
Which of the following is a common form of solid medication?
Syrup
Tablet
Ointment
Solution
What does the abbreviation "PRN" mean in medication administration?
As needed
Every day
Before meals
At bedtime
Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing most medications?
Heart
Liver
Kidney
Lung
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken "bid." How often should the patient take the medication?
Once a day
Twice a day
Three times a day
Four times a day
Which of the following is an example of a topical medication?
Capsule
Cream
Injection
Tablet
What is the main purpose of the "right patient" in the five rights of medication administration?
To ensure the correct medication is given
To confirm the medication is given to the intended individual
To check the expiration date
To verify the dosage
A patient is prescribed a medication that must be taken with food. What is the most likely reason for this instruction?
To increase absorption
To decrease absorption
To prevent drowsiness
To enhance taste
If a patient is allergic to penicillin, which action should a nursing assistant take before administering a new antibiotic?
Administer the medication as ordered
Check the medication for penicillin content
Ignore the allergy
Double the dose
A medication order reads: "Give 500 mg acetaminophen PO q6h PRN for pain." What does "PO" indicate?
By mouth
By injection
By skin
By inhalation
Why is it important to document medication administration immediately after giving the medication?
To avoid forgetting to document later
To ensure accurate records and patient safety
To allow other staff to administer the same dose
To speed up the process
A patient refuses to take a prescribed medication. What should the nursing assistant do first?
Force the patient to take it
Report the refusal to the nurse
Discard the medication
Ignore the refusal
A patient is prescribed a medication that can cause drowsiness. What precaution should be taken?
Encourage the patient to drive immediately
Advise the patient to avoid operating machinery
Increase the dose
Skip the next dose
A patient is taking multiple medications. What is a potential risk associated with polypharmacy?
Increased effectiveness of all drugs
Drug interactions and side effects
Faster recovery
No risk
A patient reports nausea after taking a new medication. What should the nursing assistant do?
Ignore the complaint
Report the symptom to the nurse
Stop all medications
Give more medication
A patient is prescribed a medication that must be given every 8 hours. How should the nursing assistant plan the administration times?
Give the medication at random times
Administer the medication at consistent 8-hour intervals
Give all doses at once
Skip doses if busy
A patient develops a rash after starting a new medication. What steps should the nursing assistant take to address this situation?
Continue giving the medication and ignore the rash
Stop the medication and report the reaction to the nurse immediately
Give a higher dose
Wait to see if the rash goes away
