PTCB Inpatient

Which of the following statements is true regarding an IV bolus injection?
A. given all at once
B. given over a long period of time
C. given as a large volume
D. only used for TPN administration

Parenteral adminiostration refers to which route of administration?
A. rectal
B. inhalation
C. injection
D. by mouth

Which of the following routes of administration has the most rapid onset of action?
A. by mouth
B. intramuscular
C. rectal
D. intravenous

What does the abbreviation "pc" refer to?
A. penicillin
B. under the tongue
C. by mouth
D. after meals

Which of the following statements most accurately describes intramuscular injections?
A. injection into adipose tissue
B. injection into the epidermis
C. injection into the vein
D. injection into the muscle

The process of sterile preparation of injectable medications in a laminar flow hood is called____.
A. reconstitution
B. levigation
C. final distillation
D. aseptic technique

When disposing of used syringes, it is a good practice to recap the needles.
a. true
b. false

Which of the following dosage forms is given rectally?
a. tincture
b. sublingual
c buccal
d. suppository

what does the abbr. "ou" refer to?
A. left ear
B. both eyes
C. right eye
D. both ears

How many milliliters are in 1 tablespoon?
A. 5 ml
B. 15 ml
C. 10 ml
D. 30 ml

Laminar airflow hoods should be turned off when not in use
a. true
b. false

Which of the following is not a part of a syringe?
A. bevel
B. top collar
C. plunger
D. barrel

What is the name of the filter that maintains a sterile environment in a laminar flow hood?
A. HEPA filter
B. Sterility filter
C. Ozone filter
D. Charcoal filter

Which of the following needles would be used to administer an IM injection?
A. 1/2 inch 30 gauge
B. 1/2 inch 27 gauge
C. 5/16 inch 31 gauge
D. 1 inch 21 gauge

Which of the following solutions should be used to clean a laminar flow hood?
A. 90% ethyl alcohol
B. 70% iopropyl alcohol
C. Hydrogen peroxide
D. bleach

Contamination of a final IV solution by a fragment of a rubber closure is called ________.
A. coring
B. meniscus
C. admixture incompatibility
D. precipitate