Question 1

If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   troche
B)   fast dissolving
C)   solution
D)   suspension
E)   bufferedF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Useful when the patient has gastrointestinal distress.
B)   The absorption rate is better than the oral route.
C)   The medication starts working sooner than other routes.
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Tablet designed to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and breaks down in the base environment of the intestines.

Accepted Answer

A)   Capsule
B)   Fast dissolving
C)   Enteric coated
D)   Buffered
E)   Extended releaseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wear gloves.
B)   Use a new sterile tongue blade or swab to remove the medication from the container.
C)   Gently pat creams, lotions, and liniments into the skin.
D)   For aerosol topical sprays, hold the bottle 3 to 6 inches from the skin and spray.
E)   B and CF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

What is correct regarding the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The wheal must be 4 to 6 cm or the test must be repeated.
B)   Massage the area after giving the TST.
C)   The patient must return between 48 to 72 hours for a reading.
D)   The induration size is measured in centimeters.
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

What is true regarding patient preparations for allergy testing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stop long-acting antihistamines for 5 days before the testing.
B)   Stop all OTC, cold, sleep, and allergy medication 3 days before testing.
C)   Stop all allergy medications and specific reflux medications 3 days before testing.
D)   All of the above
E)   A and BF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

A medical assistant needs to give a medication via the nasal route. What is an error in administration technique or documentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wear gloves.
B)   Have patients blow their nose after receiving the medication.
C)   The patient should sit in an upright position.
D)   Have the patient sniff when the medication is given.
E)   Chart the route as "intranasal" or "NAS."F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

When giving a PPD, what is an error in administration technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bevel is facing upward.
B)   Pull the skin taut at the injection site.
C)   Use a 5 to 15 degree angle.
D)   Use the forearm, keeping 1 inch away from the elbow.
E)   B, C, and DF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

A medication form that is also called oral disintegrating tablet and is placed on the tongue or by the cheek to break down.

Accepted Answer

A)   Effervescent
B)   Fast dissolving
C)   Pessary
D)   Buccal
E)   TrocheF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

What is the role of the medical assistant with IV therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schedule appointments for the patient.
B)   Assist the nurse by communicating issues with the IV.
C)   Start IVs and give IV medications and fluids.
D)   All of the above
E)   A and BF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

You are giving an IM injection to a patient and hit the bone. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pull the needle out and give it in another location.
B)   Just give the medication.
C)   Pull the needle out about 1/4 inch and give the medication.
D)   Pull the needle out and discuss the situation with the provider.
E)   Pull the needle out and document the patient should not receive IM injections.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Susan needs to prepare oral medications. What did she do wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)   Labels the paper cup with "1 tab" and the plastic cup with "10 mL"
B)   Pours the tablet from the bottle to the paper cup
C)   Pours the liquid medication in the plastic cup while looking down on the cup
D)   Palms the back of the bottle while pouring the liquid medication
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

What procedure requires a filter needle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mixing insulins
B)   Mixing powder medications
C)   Drawing up medication from a vial
D)   Drawing up medication from an ampule
E)   Using a prefilled syringeF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

What is part of verifying the "Right Medication"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Checking the name of the medication against the order
B)   Checking the dose of the medication against the order
C)   Checking the form of the medication against the order
D)   All of the above
E)   A and CF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

What is true regarding blood tuberculin tests?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preferred testing for patients who have had the BCG vaccine
B)   T-Spot TB test is a two-step blood tuberculin test.
C)   The error rate with the blood test is greater than the skin test.
D)   A positive test indicates the person has latent TB infection.
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following patients can receive a live virus vaccine today?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sam had a live virus vaccine 20 days ago.
B)   Melissa is two months pregnant.
C)   Tom has leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy.
D)   Sue received immune globulin for hepatitis A yesterday in preparation for her overseas trip.
E)   None of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

What medication form if crushed, split, or chewed would put the patient at risk for an overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Effervescent
B)   Fast dissolving
C)   Pessary
D)   Extended release
E)   TrocheF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Which of these rights are checked when preparing the medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient
B)   Dose
C)   Route
D)   All of the above
E)   B and CF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

To withdraw fluid using suction.

Accepted Answer

A)   Diluent
B)   Reconstituted
C)   Aspirate
D)   Precipitate
E)   ViscosityF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

This part of the needle attaches or screws onto the syringe.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lumen
B)   Bevel
C)   Hilt
D)   Hub
E)   PlungerF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 38: Administering Medication

To withdraw fluid using suction.

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Tablet designed to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and breaks down in the base environment of the intestines.

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If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a _______.

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A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?

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What is the role of the medical assistant with IV therapy?

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This part of the needle attaches or screws onto the syringe.

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Which of the following patients can receive a live virus vaccine today?

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A medication form that is also called oral disintegrating tablet and is placed on the tongue or by the cheek to break down.

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What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?

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What procedure requires a filter needle?

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When giving a PPD, what is an error in administration technique?

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Susan needs to prepare oral medications. What did she do wrong?

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You are giving an IM injection to a patient and hit the bone. What do you do?

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What is part of verifying the "Right Medication"?

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What is correct regarding the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) ?

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A medical assistant needs to give a medication via the nasal route. What is an error in administration technique or documentation?

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What is true regarding patient preparations for allergy testing?

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Which of these rights are checked when preparing the medication?

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What is true regarding blood tuberculin tests?

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What medication form if crushed, split, or chewed would put the patient at risk for an overdose?

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