Question 1

What is the term for an abnormal reaction to a substance that is normally harmless?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asthma
B)   Anaphylactic shock
C)   Allergy
D)   Idiosyncrasy

Question 2

Which of the following blood vessels is used most often for administering IV therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subclavian vein
B)   Peripheral veins of the arm and hand
C)   Brachial artery
D)   Peripheral veins of the leg and foot

Question 3

Which of the following situations causes a drug to be absorbed at a slower rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Taking the medication prn
B)   Taking the medication pc
C)   Taking the medication bid
D)   Taking the medication q3h

Question 4

What is done if a patient has a positive reaction to a Mantoux test?

Accepted Answer

A)   The patient is placed on drugs to combat tuberculosis.
B)   Further diagnostic procedures are performed.
C)   The patient is referred to a pathologist.
D)   The patient is given a series of immunizations. B

Question 5

Outpatient IV therapy may be administered in which of the following facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical offices
B)   Infusion clinics
C)   Urgent care centers
D)   Patient's home
E)   All of the above

Question 6

Symptoms of active tuberculosis include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Fever
B)   Chronic cough
C)   Abdominal pain
D)   Hemoptysis

Question 7

Patient preparation for allergy skin testing includes

Accepted Answer

A)   discontinuing antihistamines for 3 days before the test.
B)   fasting for 12 hours before the test.
C)   avoiding allergens for 12 hours before the test.
D)   collecting a first-voided urine specimen on the morning of the test. A

Question 8

The study of drugs is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   pharmacy.
B)   immunology.
C)   pharmacology.
D)   mycology.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a unit of weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gram
B)   Milligram
C)   Milliliter
D)   Kilogram

Question 10

Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A)   {3/8} inch
B)   {5/8} inch
C)   1 inch
D)   1{1/2} inches

Question 11

The parenteral route of administering medications is used

Accepted Answer

A)   to obtain a more rapid action.
B)   to reduce the occurrence of drug interactions.
C)   when the patient is allergic to the oral form of the drug.
D)   to reduce the occurrence of drug tolerance.
E)   All of the above

Question 12

What is the abbreviation for by mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)   SL
B)   OP
C)   OTC
D)   po

Question 13

The Z-track method is used to administer medications that

Accepted Answer

A)   are poorly absorbed.
B)   are irritating to subcutaneous tissue.
C)   are likely to cause a drug interaction.
D)   are thick and oily.
E)   All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following parts of a prescription indicates the information that is included on the label?

Accepted Answer

A)   Superscription
B)   Subscription
C)   Signature
D)   DEA number C

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peanuts
B)   House dust
C)   Insect stings
D)   Ragweed
E)   All of the above

Question 16

What is IV therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Administration of a liquid agent directly into a vein
B)   Removal of a blood specimen from a vein for laboratory analysis
C)   Administration of topical medication
D)   Administration of medication through inhalation

Question 17

After administering a tuberculin skin test,it should be read within

Accepted Answer

A)   15-20 minutes.
B)   12-24 hours.
C)   36-48 hours.
D)   48-72 hours.

Question 18

What is the abbreviation for as desired?

Accepted Answer

A)   ad lib
B)   PM
C)   DAW
D)   aq

Question 19

A patient with a latent tuberculosis infection exhibits all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is unable to spread TB to others
B)   Has a negative reaction to a TB test
C)   Has no symptoms
D)   Has a normal chest X-ray

Question 20

Which of the following is a unit of volume?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inch
B)   Grain
C)   Centimeter
D)   Liter

Exam 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

What is the term for an abnormal reaction to a substance that is normally harmless?

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Which of the following blood vessels is used most often for administering IV therapy?

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Which of the following situations causes a drug to be absorbed at a slower rate?

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What is done if a patient has a positive reaction to a Mantoux test?

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Outpatient IV therapy may be administered in which of the following facilities?

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Symptoms of active tuberculosis include all of the following except:

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Patient preparation for allergy skin testing includes

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The study of drugs is known as

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Which of the following is not a unit of weight?

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Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?

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The parenteral route of administering medications is used

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What is the abbreviation for by mouth?

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The Z-track method is used to administer medications that

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Which of the following parts of a prescription indicates the information that is included on the label?

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Which of the following is an example of an allergen?

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What is IV therapy?

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After administering a tuberculin skin test,it should be read within

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What is the abbreviation for as desired?

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A patient with a latent tuberculosis infection exhibits all of the following except:

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Which of the following is a unit of volume?

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