WorksheetsPharmacology and Medication Administration Worksheet (Pages 1–5)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is commonly used in pediatrics and is a sweetened liquid?
Enteric-coated tablet
Tablet
Lozenge
Syrup
What is the movement of the drug into the bloodstream called?
Absorption
Distribution
Excretion
Metabolism
Which type of agent is used to reduce the discomfort and itch from dermatitis associated with allergic reactions, poison ivy, hives, and insect bites?
Antipruritics
Keratolytics
Antivirals
Bactericidals
Which type of agent is used to treat infestations of lice on the hair of the scalp, pubic area, and trunk?
Antipruritics
Keratolytics
Scabicides
Pediculicides
A tube inserted through the nasal passages to the stomach is _____.
aspiration
an NG tube
dysphagia
a retention enema
Which of these refers to difficulty swallowing?
Aspiration
NG tube
Dysphagia
Retention enema
Before administering medicine, which of the following items should be checked?
Right person and right time
Right price and right assistance
Right description and corridor
Right location and right price
What medications are used to dilate blood vessels supplying the heart muscle?
Vasoconstrictors
Coronary vasodilators
Antiarrhythmic agents
Antilipemic agents
Edgar is asked to take a telephone order from a physician. He listens carefully, writes down everything the physician says, and thanks her before he hangs up the phone. Why is Edgar subsequently reprimanded by his supervisor?
He failed to ask for the physician's DEA number.
He should have had the physician repeat the order twice.
He failed to read the order back to the physician.
He should have requested a follow-up e-mail confirmation.
Which of the following terms refers to damage to the eighth cranial nerve?
Photosensitivity
Tall Man Lettering
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
What is the term for a tablet designed to resist dissolving in gastric juices?
Enteric-coated tablet
Tablet
Capsule
Syrup
What should you do if you cannot clearly understand the writing on a prescription?
Ask another nurse to help guess.
Call the provider to clarify.
Make an educated guess.
Cancel the order.
The route of administration ____.
does not affect absorption
usually is optional
is determined by the patient’s preference
affects the speed of action
What is an antiviral?
Substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria
Substance used to control conditions caused by fungi
Substance used to treat dermatological disorders associated with allergic reactions
Substance used to treat viral infections
Morphine 10 mg IM is ordered. The label reads morphine 15 mg/mL. How much should be given?
2 mL
1.5 mL
0.7 mL
0.667 mL
When should the health care worker question a medication order?
All of the above
When orders include doses that are outside what is customary
When orders are confusing or illegible
When orders seem inappropriate
What are topical corticosteroids?
Substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria
Substances used to control conditions caused by fungi
Substances used to treat dermatological disorders associated with allergic reactions
Substances used to treat viral conditions
Which of the following is the abbreviation for twice a day?
bid
EC
TO
ODT
The Controlled Substances Act sets tighter controls on ______.
common cold/allergy medications
antibiotics, diuretics, antihypertensives, and diabetic medications
common analgesics such as Tylenol and aspirin
depressants, stimulants, psychedelics, narcotics, and anabolic steroids
You have completed calculations and determined that the dosage of the medication should be three tablets per hour. What should your next step be?
Look up the doses that other patients have been given.
Ask the doctor whether the dosage is acceptable.
Ask yourself whether this dose seems reasonable.
Dispense the medication.
Which of the following may be mistaken for normal signs of aging?
Comprehensive medication review (CMR)
Medication-related problems (MRPs)
Polypharmacy
Beers list drugs
Which of the following is not documented with every medication administration?
Route
Time
Dose
Cost
What is the common or general name assigned to a drug?
Generic name
Trade name
Chemical name
Official name
Which of the following is the term for damage to the kidneys resulting in impaired kidney function, decreased output, and renal failure?
Photosensitivity
Tall Man Lettering
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
What type of agent is used topically to promote the removal of necrotic or fibrous tissue?
Bactericidal
Enzymatic
Emollient
Protectant
Which of the following is the abbreviation for microgram?
mcg
gm
ac
e-Rx
Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of ____.
hypertension
asthma
fatigue
atrioventricular block
Isabella carries an EpiPen at all times. What is the most likely reason?
Angina pectoris
Migraine headaches
High blood pressure
Severe allergies that may cause anaphylaxis
What is the amount of drug required to sustain the desired effect called?
Loading dose
Toxic dose
Lethal dose
Maintenance dose
Which of the following require(s) a prescription but not a DEA number?
FDA
Legend drug
Standards
Controlled (schedule) drug
Which form of drugs may be crushed?
Timed-release capsules
Unscored tablets
Timed-release tablets
Enteric-coated tablets
Drug that treats a disease affecting a very small number of people are called _____.
USP/NF
NDC
orphan drug
drug standards
The Seven Rights of medication administration include the following except _____.
right amount
right provider
right time
right patient
Which drug classification contains agents that dissolve and liquefy existing clots and are used in acute MI and stroke patients?
Thrombolytic agents
Cardiac glycosides
Anticoagulants
Antihypertensives
What aging processes affect the functionality of the liver?
Decreased body water
Decreased GI motility
Decrease in blood flow to the liver
Decreased glomerular filtration
What is the term for the increased effect of a drug that results from its accumulation in the body?
Metabolism
Distribution
Absorption
Cumulative effect
What term refers to the amount that will produce harmful side effects or symptoms of poisoning?
Tolerance
Dependence
Toxic dose
Loading dose
What is the term for delivery of a substance from the bloodstream into the tissues and fluids of the body?
Metabolism
Distribution
Absorption
Cumulative effect
What is the term for passage of a substance through a membrane into the bloodstream?
Metabolism
Distribution
Absorption
Cumulative effect
Which of the following is the abbreviation for immediately and once only?
DS
PRN
stat
tsp
