unit review 3

A specialist who can guide a provider in prescribing drugs is best defined as a
A. pharmacist
B. clinical pharmacist
C. clinical provider
D. pharmacuetical technician

Out of the several names given to each medication, which of these drug names is given by the manufacturer?
A. chemical name
B. official name
C. generic name
D. trade name

Which statement is true regarding the role of a medical service technician in medication administration?
A. A nurse or physician must directly observe technicians when they are administering medication.
B. nurses can always allow technicians to decide on their own to administer a medication if the decision is in the patient's best interest.
C. technicians are permitted to administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
D. technicians are not trained to prepare medications for administration

Which statement is not considered one of the patients' legal and ethical rights?
A. be informed of a drug's name
B. choose the method of administration
C. receive clearly labeled medication containers
D. be informed pf a drug's purpose

Which one of these is not included in the "Five rights" of medication administration?
A. right dose
B. right route
C. right time
D. right documentation

What type of medication order states that a medication is to be administered immediately and only once?
A. stat
B. standing
C. as needed(PRN)
D. single

A provider can initiate a drug order in how many ways?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 1
D. 2

Drug administration is controlled primarily by
A. federal law
B. state amendments
C. facility mandate
D. state law

What classifacation of drugs is not acceptable for medical use?
A. schedule 4
B. schedule 3
C. schedule 1
D. schedule 2

Narcotics, such as codeine, cocaine, and amphetamines, that have a high potential for abuse but have acceptable medical uses are classified as
A. schedule 4
B. schedule 1
C. schedule 3
D. schedule 2

What law requires a periodic inventory of all controlled subatsnces?
A. Drug regulatory act
B. Drug control regulation
C. Attorney general mandate of 1974
D. Controlled substances act

Penicillin administered to treat an infection is an example of what category of drugs?
A. substitutive
B. supportive
C. curative
D. chemotherapuetic

The purpose of most drug therapy is to
A. maintain a constant level of the drug in the body
B. cause the level of the drug in the body to decrease rapidly
C. cause the level of the drug in the body to increase rapidly
D. maintain a low level of the drug in the body

Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting?
A. slower circulation level
B. lower body metabolism
C. higher body metabolism
D. lower digestive system content

Which statement is true regarding how ambient temperature can affect drug action?
A. warmer temperatures decrease circulation and cause slow drug action
B. colder temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict cause rapid drug action
C. colder temperatures cause blood vessels to dilate cause slow drug action
D. warmer temperatures increase circulation and cause rapid drug action

Which of these is a common reference source for drugs?
A. Physician desk reference
B. Internet search
C. Nurse's pharmacy handbook
D. technicians pharmacy handbook

What publication contains a list of medications available from the MTF's pharmacy, recommended dispensing instructions, and administartive guidelines?
a.Nurse's drug reference
b.Local facility formulary
c.Physician desk reference
d.Technicians Pharmacy handbook

An oily liquid used on the skin describes a type of medication preperation called a
A. paste
B. spirit
C. liniment
D. tincture

What type of medication is used to prevent or correct irregular heart action?
A. cathartics
B. antiarryhythmics
C. antacids
D. antiinfectives

What type of medication has a cleansing action that produces watery evacuation of intestinal content?
A. antacids
B. cathartics
C. antiemetics
D. antiarryhythmics

Which of these elements is not required on a medication order?
A. Provider's signature
B. specified time
C. Patient's age
D. Patient's name

Before administering any medication, you are responsible for all of the following except
a.for ensuring A1C Jones is available for work the next day.
b.performing all steps in the modified six medication rights
c.being knowledgable of the side effects of the medication
d.verifying any possible interactions against current medications

How many pounds are equal to 65kg?
A. 143
B. 130
C. 152
D. 170

Which one of these statements is true regarding subcutaneous injections?
A. they are usually less expensive than oral medications
B. only small amounts of a drug may be administered
C. drug action is faster than intramuscular injections
D. there is no possiblity of local irritation

The method of parenteral medication administration that involves injecting a drug into a muscle is
A. intramuscular(IM)
B. intravenous(IV)push
C. IV drip
D. subcutaneous(sc)

Where are subcutaneous injections commonly administered?
A. upper arms
B. posterior hand
C. lateral hip area
D. ventral surface of the forearm

What method of administartion delivers medication directly into a patient's digestive system?
A. buccal
B. oral
C. inhalation
D. sublingual