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WorksheetsModule 12: Pharmacology — Worksheet Questions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following consideration does not apply when administering medications?
Hold the patient 20 to 30 minutes after medication administration.
Provider must be available for a call when the provider is not in the clinic.
Patient should be routinely asked about their allergies for medication, latex gloves, or adhesive bandages.
It is important to know common conversion measurements.
Which of the following is the correct conversion measurement?
1 ounce = 1 tablespoon
5 mL = 1 fluid ounce
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
1 kg = 2 tablespoon
Which of the following is not included in the rules of medication administration?
Right time
Right needle
Right form
Right route
Explanation of the possible side effects of a medication would be part of which rights of medication administration?
Right to know
Right form
Right documentation
Right technique
What is the best way a medical assistant can prevent contaminating the medication or equipment that is used when preparing medications?
Wash hands
Wear gloves
Wear a mask
Wear a gown
Medication strength is reviewed when checking which of the following medication rights?
Right form
Right route
Right dose
Right medication
Complete the following sentence, “Medication labels are compared to the provider’s order _______ times throughout the procedure to ensure you are administering the correct medication?”
two
three
four
five
Which of the following applies to intradermal injections?
The normal dose is 0.1 mL
A tuberculin syringe is often used.
The amount injected is typically no more than 0.2 mL
All options are correct.
Which of the following is the appropriate angle for an intramuscular injection?
15 degrees
25 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
Which of the following is the appropriate angle for subcutaneous injections? Mark all that apply.
15 degrees
25 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
Which of the following is the appropriate angle for a tuberculin skin test?
5 to 15 degrees
20 to 25 degrees
30 to 35 degrees
90 degrees
Which of the following does not align with subcutaneous injections?
1 to 3 mL syringe
Needle gauge 25 G
Needle length 1 inch
MMR, insulin, and allergy extracts
Which of the following is not a site used for subcutaneous injection?
Abdomen
Upper arm
Upper back
Forearm
Which of the following is a common site used for a toddler when administering intramuscular injection?
Ventrogluteal
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Abdomen
Which of the following is the correct number of hours for PPD reading?
between 6 to 12 hours
between 12 to 24 hours
between 24 to 36 hours
between 48 to 72 hours
Which of the following is a chemical used in medicine in the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of a disease or condition?
Suspension
Drug
Wheal
Meniscus
Which of the following is the maximum dose that can be given intradermally?
5 mL
3 mL
0.2 mL
1.2 mL
True or False. Medical assistant is allowed to always administer medications in any situation.
True
False
Which of the following is not the correct match for equivalents?
1 ounce = 30 mL
2 teaspoons = 15 mL
2 ounces = 4 tablespoons
2 teaspoons = 10 mL
Which of the following is branch of medicine that studies drugs and their origins, preparation, usage, and effects on the body?
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy
Toxicology
Microbiology
