Question 1

Which of the following orders would require the HUC to order an infusion pump?

Accepted Answer

A)  TPN
B)  IV bolus or push
C)  Admixture
D)  Saline lock A

Question 2

A medication administration record (MAR) is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  list of medications that each individual patient is currently taking.
B)  system of weights and measures that is based on multiples of 10.
C)  list of medications already received by the patient.
D)  list of medications about to be received. A

Question 3

The method of giving intermittent infusion of medication through an established intravenous (IV) line into the vein is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  intravenous piggyback (IVP
B)  .
B)  piggyback.
C)  admixture.
D)  apothecary.

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE of TPN?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is on a regular diet.
B)  Peripheral veins are used to instill the medication.
C)  Patients who receive TPN require frequent blood tests for electrolyte and lipid levels.
D)  Patients who receive TPN usually do not have any gastrointestinal disorders.

Question 5

A common cause of medication errors is:

Accepted Answer

A)  misinterpretation of doctors' poor handwriting.
B)  pharmacies hire uneducated personnel.
C)  nurses may change the doctors' orders.
D)  the pharmacist may use a different weight and measurement system.

Question 6

The patient has seizures.To best treat this condition,the physician will likely prescribe a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  antihistamine.
B)  bronchodilator.
C)  anticonvulsant.
D)  antiemetic.

Question 7

When computer physician order entry (CPOE) is used,medication orders are sent to the pharmacy:

Accepted Answer

A)  by the HUC,who prints out a copy of the doctors' orders and faxes it to the pharmacy.
B)  automatically when the doctor enters them into the patient's medical record via computer.
C)  after the HUC types the medication orders into the computer.
D)  by the nurse who faxes a copy of the orders to the pharmacy after reading them.

Question 8

The method required to deliver the patient his or her meal via TPN is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the method by which the cafeteria transporter (T) must deliver the meal to the patient,prepare (P) for feeding,and cut food into small nibbles (N) .
B)  IV push.
C)  central line catheter.
D)  peripheral IV catheter.

Question 9

Which is a drug class that is controlled by federal laws and has automatic stop dates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcotics
B)  Non-narcotic analgesics
C)  Anticonvulsants
D)  Antidiabetics

Question 10

A drug that assists in preventing blood clots would be known as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic.
B)  diuretic.
C)  anticoagulant.
D)  antihistamine.

Question 11

Which of the following patient medications would be noted when ordering an electrocardiogram (EKG) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Digoxin
B)  Lipitor
C)  Coumadin
D)  Ambien

Question 12

Drugs are divided into classifications according to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  toxicity.
B)  primary function.
C)  availability.
D)  interactions. B

Question 13

Skin tests may be used to detect:

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer.
B)  allergies.
C)  illegal drug use.
D)  a quantity of melanin in the skin.

Question 14

To discontinue (DC) a medication on the MAR,the HUC would:

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully write the medication in ink with instructions to not give it.
B)  indicate DC on the correct day and time,and draw a line through the days that it will not be used.
C)  white out the medication on the days it will not be given.
D)  ask the pharmacist to print a new MAR without that medication.

Question 15

Which of the following is a prn order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penicillin 600,000 units IM @ 2000 today and 0800 tomorrow
B)  ASA 80 mg PO q day
C)  Demerol 150 mg IM prior to drsgΔ
D)  MS 4-8 mg IM q4h for severe pain

Question 16

Which of the medications in the following orders would be administered by mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add 20 mEq KCl to each IV
B)  Compazine 10 mg IM q6h prn n/v
C)  PCA MS 2 mg
D)  PCN 250 mg PO q6h

Question 17

In the order,LOC q noc prn constipation,LOC is an abbreviation that means :

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of consciousness.
B)  level of care.
C)  laxative of choice.
D)  level of consciousness.

Question 18

The drug category set by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse or dependence is Schedule:

Accepted Answer

A)  I.
B)  II.
C)  III.
D)  IV.

Question 19

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a narcotic.
B)  an illegal substance that causes hallucinogenic symptoms.
C)  aspirin.
D)  a lozenge for sore throats.

Question 20

Injecting a small amount of a medication under the skin into fatty or connective tissue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  PCA.
B)  SQ injection.
C)  IM injection.
D)  IV injection.

Exam 13: Medication Orders

Which of the following orders would require the HUC to order an infusion pump?

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A medication administration record (MAR) is a:

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The method of giving intermittent infusion of medication through an established intravenous (IV) line into the vein is known as:

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Which of the following is TRUE of TPN?

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A common cause of medication errors is:

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The patient has seizures.To best treat this condition,the physician will likely prescribe a(n) :

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When computer physician order entry (CPOE) is used,medication orders are sent to the pharmacy:

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The method required to deliver the patient his or her meal via TPN is:

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Which is a drug class that is controlled by federal laws and has automatic stop dates?

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A drug that assists in preventing blood clots would be known as a(n) :

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Which of the following patient medications would be noted when ordering an electrocardiogram (EKG) ?

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Drugs are divided into classifications according to their:

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Skin tests may be used to detect:

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To discontinue (DC) a medication on the MAR,the HUC would:

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Which of the following is a prn order?

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Which of the medications in the following orders would be administered by mouth?

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In the order,LOC q noc prn constipation,LOC is an abbreviation that means :

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The drug category set by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse or dependence is Schedule:

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Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is:

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Injecting a small amount of a medication under the skin into fatty or connective tissue is:

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