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Ch 30
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When transporting medication to the exam room, place the medication on a tray. Never place the medication in your pockets. | t |
| Emilia received the MMR booster 2 weeks ago. She wants to come in today for additional vaccines. Which vaccine would she not be able to get today? | Varicella |
| Melissa, 21, is actively attempting to get pregnant and she is interested in getting the HPV vaccine. She would be a candidate for the vaccine. | f |
| What education must be provided prior to giving medications? | All of the above |
| To withdraw fluid using suction. | Aspirate |
| When giving enoxaparin (Lovenox), what is an error in technique? | Push all the air out of the prefilled syringe before giving it. |
| Giving the name of the medication and verifying the person’s allergies is part of the which rule of medication administration? | Right education |
| What is an error in the air lock technique? | All are correct |
| After receiving a TST, the patient returns within 48 to 72 hours to have the test read. If present, the wheal is measured. | f |
| What is not a reason for false-negative TST result? | Had an inactivated vaccine 2 weeks ago. |
| What statement is not correct regarding the tuberculin blood tests? | The tuberculin blood tests will always be positive if a patient received the BCG vaccine. |
| One of the disadvantages of parenteral medication administration is the unpredictable absorption rate for those with poor circulation. | t |
| How long are multidose vials good for? | 28 days or manufacturer’s expiration date, whatever comes first |
| What must be verified before giving the patient a medication? | Patient’s full name and patient’s date of birth |
| Resistance to flow. | Viscosity |
| Patients with a 10-mm induration are considered positive by the providers. | f |
| If the active medication dissolves in the liquid, the liquid is called a ________. | solution |
| When giving a PPD, what is an error in administration technique? | Use the forearm, keeping 1 inch away from the elbow. |
| Gloves must always be worn when drawing up and preparing parenteral medications. | f |
| What is a reason for a false-positive TST result? | All are correct |
| Which of these rights are checked when with the patient prior to administering the medication? | All of the above |
| The TST result is measured in centimeters. | f |
| A solid medication containing the active medication and an antacid. | Buffered |
| This part of the needle attaches or screws onto the syringe. | hub |
| The medical assistant administered acetaminophen po tablets. In the documentation, which element is not needed? | Lot number and expiration date |
| You need to give a 0.5 mL subcut injection on an adult using a 45-degree entry. What needle and syringe would be appropriate? | 3 mL syringe; 5/8 inch, 25 gauge needle |
| Sam was seen 1 week ago for influenza and he was put on an antiviral medication. Today, he is seen for a sports physical and he needs to get an MMR booster. The MMR booster is not contraindicated in this situation. | f |
| Patients with a 10-mm induration are considered positive by the providers. | False |
| You need to give a 0.5 mL subcut injection on an adult using a 90-degree entry. What needle and syringe would be appropriate? | 3 mL syringe; ½ inch, 25-gauge needle |
| Tablet designed to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and breaks down in the base environment of the intestines. | Enteric coated |
| Which statement is correct regarding taking medication on an empty stomach? | The medication needs to be taken 1 hour before a meal. |
| A medication form that is also called oral disintegrating tablet and is placed on the tongue or by the cheek to break down. | Fast dissolving |
| If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a _______. | suspension |
| What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration? | All are correct |
| A medication designed to breakdown over time. | Extended-release |
| One of the disadvantages of parenteral medication administration is the unpredictable absorption rate for those with poor circulation. | t |
| A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient’s skin. What is an error in administration technique? | Gently pat creams, lotions, and liniments into the skin. |
| The medical assistant wants to check the patient’s pain level before giving an analgesic medication. He correctly asks the patient to rate the pain using a 0-10 scale, with 0 being the worse pain ever and 10 being no pain. | f |
| What information should the medical assistant give to a patient regarding inserting a suppository? | All of the above |
| What is a sign or symptom of anaphylaxis? | All are correct |
| What is the role of the medical assistant with IV therapy? | Schedule appointments for the patient and assist the nurse by communicating issues with the IV. |
| What must be charted in the health record when giving a VIS to a patient? | All of the above |
| The vastus lateralis can be used as an IM site after 12 months of age. | False |
| When would a TST be contraindicated? | History of a severe reaction from a TST |
| What is no longer a recommended IM injection site? | Dorsogluteal |
| Which is an error in technique when giving an injection? | If the needle hits a bone during an IM injection, pull the needle out about 1/2” and give the medication. |
| If the active medication dissolves in the liquid, the liquid is called a ________. | solution |
| Which of these rights are checked when preparing the medication? | Dose and route |
| What is correct regarding the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST)? | The patient must return between 48 to 72 hours for a reading. |
| When taking a sublingual or buccal medication, what would be an error in the administration technique? | Always use the same cheek when taking buccal medications. |
| What is not correct about live virus vaccines? | Toxoid vaccines are a type of live virus vaccines. |
| What is not true regarding subcut injections? | Subcut sites include the deltoid, lower abdomen, and anterior thigh. |
| What is incorrect about mixing insulin? | Roll regular insulin to mix before drawing up the amount needed. |
| Which of the following statements is not true regarding the deltoid site? | The bottom of the site is 3 inches from the elbow. |
| What is part of verifying the “Right Medication”? | Checking the name of the medication against the order and checking the form of the medication against the order |
| What is true regarding tuberculin blood tests? | Preferred testing for patients who have had the BCG vaccine |