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Adobe PDF Basic Pharmacology and Medication Administration

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a basic right of medication administration?

a)

Right dose

b)

Right to refuse

c)

Right patient

d)

Right time

2.

Inhalation therapy can be administered through the nose or

a)

Ear

b)

Eye

c)

Skin

d)

Mouth

3.

Which of the following classes of drugs is administered as a cleansing preparation before performing a radiologic study of the intestinal tract?

a)

Antiemetics

b)

Anticonvulsants

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Cathartics

4.

Which of the following abbreviations is used in a prescription to indicate that a medication should be taken orally before meals?

a)

PO pc

b)

PO hs

c)

PO ac

d)

PO qd

5.

Which of the following routes is most appropriate for a patient who complains of nausea and vomiting?

a)

Rectal

b)

Buccal

c)

Nasal

d)

Sublingual

6.

When injecting a medication, which of the following parts of the needle allows the medication to flow from the syringe to the needle?

a)

Shaft

b)

Lumen

c)

Hub

d)

Bevel

7.

Which of the following terms means “administering medication via a route other than the alimentary canal”?

a)

Popliteal

b)

Parenteral

c)

Enteral

d)

Parietal

8.

Which of the following drugs is used as an anticoagulant?

a)

Inderal

b)

Zocor

c)

Heparin

d)

Dilantin

9.

The need for increasing doses of medication to maintain the desired therapeutic effect is a result of

a)

Synergism

b)

Trigger action

c)

Pharmacogenetics

d)

Tolerance

10.

Which of the following is included when administering a drug according to the “rights” of administration?

a)

Read the drug label on the container three times

b)

Give all drugs on an empty stomach

c)

Give the drug using the route you believe is best

d)

Give all medications at the beginning of the shift to be sure you don’t forget

11.

Which of the following is the purpose or reason for using a drug?

a)

Dose

b)

Indication

c)

Labeling

d)

Efficacy

12.

Medication applied in patch form is called

a)

Buccal

b)

Topical ointment

c)

Transdermal

d)

Sublingual

13.

What part of a prescription includes the name of the drug and the amount?

a)

Inscription

b)

Transcription

c)

Subscription

d)

Signa

14.

When drugs are mixed and dissolved into a solution and administered by a slow drip into a vein, the administration is known by which of the following terms?

a)

Injection

b)

Installation

c)

Infusion

d)

Absorption

15.

Which of the following is an appropriate task for a medical assistant?

a)

Authorize the reordering of drugs

b)

Dispense drugs

c)

Call in a drug renewal to a pharmacy per physician’s orders

d)

Administer intravenous drugs

16.

Hydrocortisone is a drug used to

a)

Decrease appetite

b)

Increase urine production

c)

Decrease sweating

d)

Decrease inflammation

17.

Which of the following classes of drugs is most appropriate for a patient with a persistent cough?

a)

Antivirals

b)

Antitussives

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Antidotes

18.

Drugs that increase urination are called

a)

Laxatives

b)

Uremics

c)

Cathartics

d)

Diuretics

19.

Codeine is an example of which kind of drug?

a)

Non-narcotic analgesic

b)

Narcotic analgesic

c)

Sedative

d)

Antidepressant

20.

A solution of water, sugar, and a drug is called

a)

A syrup

b)

A liniment

c)

A lozenge

d)

An emulsion

21.

The proper way to store narcotics

a)

Correctly labeled on the shelf with other medications

b)

Behind other medications

c)

Out of sight, in a locked cabinet

d)

On a high shelf, out of immediate reach

22.

Which of the following injection methods should be chosen for medications that are irritating or may cause discoloration of the skin?

a)

Subcutaneous

b)

Intravenous

c)

Z track

d)

Intramuscular

23.

Which of the following medication routes should a medical assistant administer for a slow release of medication into the bloodstream?

a)

Intravenous

b)

Inhalation

c)

Sublingual

d)

Transdermal

24.

When administering an intradermal injection, the needle is at which angle to the patient's skin?

a)

15 degree angle

b)

30 degree angle

c)

45 degree angle

d)

90 degree angle

25.

The doctor orders 0.75 g of a drug. The pharmacy has 250 mg tablets in stock. How many tablets would be given for the correct dose?

a)

4 tablets

b)

3 tablets

c)

2 tablets

d)

5 tablets

26.

What does a palliative drug do?

a)

Works as a placebo

b)

Cures symptoms

c)

Relieves symptoms

d)

Blocks pain signals

27.

In order to prescribe a controlled substance, a medical practitioner needs a license from

a)

The FDA

b)

The AMA

c)

The CDC

d)

The DEA

28.

Drugs that cause vomiting are called

a)

Anesthetics

b)

Emetics

c)

Diuretics

d)

Antitussives

29.

A drug that is prescribed to prevent a disease or condition, as with immunizations or birth control drugs, is in which of the following drug therapies?

a)

Prophylactic

b)

Anticholinergic

c)

Palliative

d)

Analgesic

30.

The trade name of a drug is also known as the

a)

Brand or proprietary name

b)

Generic name

c)

Chemical name

d)

International nonproprietary name

31.

Antitussives and antidiarrheals that contain small amounts of opioids, such as codeine, belong to what schedule of controlled substances?

a)

Schedule V

b)

Schedule III

c)

Schedule II

d)

Schedule I

32.

The action of an antacid is to

a)

block the cough reflex

b)

neutralize stomach acid

c)

regulate the heartbeat

d)

decrease the workload of the heart

33.

The drug category for amoxicillin is

a)

Vasodilator

b)

Hemostatic

c)

Anticoagulant

d)

Antibiotic

34.

The action of an analgesic is to

a)

Relieve inflammation

b)

Suppress a cough

c)

Relieve mild to severe pain

d)

Suppress appetite

35.

Which schedule of controlled substances contains drugs that have the highest abuse potential?

a)

Schedule V

b)

Schedule I

c)

Schedule IV

d)

Schedule II

36.

The dorsogluteal muscle is rarely used for injections due to the risk of hitting

a)

The pudendal nerve

b)

The femoral nerve

c)

The sciatic nerve

d)

The coccygeal nerve

37.

Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

a)

Ampule

b)

Vial

c)

Capsule

d)

Cartridge

38.

Which of the following is necessary when administering a liquid drug?

a)

Pour any excess drug in the medicine cup back into the bottle

b)

Hold the poured drug at eye level and check the dose

c)

Hold the medicine at eye level, with the palm over the label, and pour the correct amount of the drug

d)

Use the top portion of the meniscus to measure the drug correctly

39.

A patient is ordered to take 5mL of medication four times a day for six days. The pharmacist should dispense a total of _____oz of medication to the patient.

a)

120

b)

4

c)

60

d)

30

40.

Which of the following is the apothecary equivalent to 30 mL?

a)

1 teaspoon

b)

1 tablespoon

c)

1 pint

d)

1 fluid ounce

41.

Donte’s mother is supposed to give him 2 tablespoons of a medication. She only has a teaspoon available. How many teaspoons should she give?

a)

4 teaspoons

b)

3 teaspoons

c)

12 teaspoons

d)

6 teaspoons

42.

The drug order reads to administer 500 mcg of Cyanocobalamin by IM injection to a patient. You have Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg/mL on hand. How many mL will you administer?

a)

2 mL

b)

500 mcg

c)

0.5 mL

d)

1000 mcg

43.

Enemas and suppositories can be used to administer medications via the ______ route.

a)

Urethral

b)

Buccal

c)

Sublingual

d)

Rectal

44.

Which of the following is a small bottle with a rubber diaphragm that can be punctured by a needle?

a)

Capsule

b)

Ampule

c)

Vial

d)

Cartridge

45.

Which of the following is correct when teaching the patient how to take a drug sublingually?

a)

Drink water to wash the drug into the GI tract

b)

Do not eat until after the drug has dissolved

c)

Chew the drug immediately after administration

d)

You can smoke immediately after placing the drug in the mouth

46.

A combination of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and alcohol can cause ______ damage

a)

Liver

b)

Pancreas

c)

Heart

d)

Kidney

47.

Which of the following is an appropriate site to administer an intradermal injection?

a)

The back

b)

The stomach

c)

The forearm

d)

The buttocks

48.

What is the appropriate angle of insertion for intramuscular injections?

a)

30 degrees

b)

60 degrees

c)

90 degrees

d)

120 degrees

49.

A tablet that has an indented line on it, meaning that the tablet can be broken into pieces is said to be

a)

Enteric coated

b)

Extended release

c)

Formulated

d)

Scored

50.

The aspirating before injecting a medication is to ensure that the

a)

Patient receives the medication

b)

Needle will not be in a blood vessel

c)

Injection will not be painful

d)

Hand is steady during the injection

51.

A special preparation made from microorganisms and administered to a person to produce reduced sensitivity to, or increased immunity to, an infectious disease is called

a)

A vaccine

b)

An emulsion

c)

An antidote

d)

A cathartic

52.

A general rule for drug administration is to check the medication ________ even if the dose is prepackaged, labeled, and ready to be administered

a)

One time

b)

Two times

c)

Three times

d)

Four times

53.

An antipyretic is used to

a)

Kill fungus

b)

Suppress pain

c)

Suppress the cough reflex

d)

Reduce fever

54.

Which method of drug administration requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug?

a)

Parenteral

b)

Urethral

c)

Vaginal

d)

Rectal

55.

Which of these needles is the largest?

a)

16 gauge

b)

18 gauge

c)

22 gauge

d)

25 gauge

56.

A drug used to relieve, or control seizures is classified as

a)

Antiemetic

b)

Anticonvulsant

c)

Antipsychotic

d)

Antilipidemic

57.

The federal agency that regulates all drugs in one way or another is the

a)

USDA

b)

OSHA

c)

CDC

d)

FDA

58.

The official source of drug standards in the United States is

a)

The Physicians’ Desk Reference

b)

United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary

c)

Package inserts

d)

Epocrates software program

59.

The physician has ordered 250 mg of Zithromax to be given to a patient. You have a bottle of Zithromax of 100 mg per 5 mL. How many mL will need to be given?

a)

5 mL

b)

7.5 mL

c)

12.5 mL

d)

15 mL

60.

Generally, the maximum injection amount for a subcutaneous injection is

a)

0.25 mL

b)

1 mL

c)

2 mL

d)

3 mL