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WHICH ROUTE OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IS REQUIRED T BE PUT IN BETWEEN THE CHEEK AND GUM? BUCCAL
SUBLINGUAL UNDER THE TONGUE
WHAT IS THE SLOWEST METHOD OF ABSORPTION IN MEDICATION? CAPSULES
WHEN ADMINISTERING A INTRADERMAL INJECTION, THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT SHOULD HAVE WHAT DEVELOP AT THE SITE OF INJECTION? A WHEAL
WHICH TYPE OF PACKAGING OF A PARENTERAL DRUG REQUIRES BREAKING THE NECK AND USING A FILTER NEEDLE? AMPULSE
WHICH GAUGE NEEDLE IS THE LARGEST? 20 GAUGE
A MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS ADMINISTERING A LINIMENT AND SHOULD IDENTIFY THAT THIS MEDICATION USES WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ROUTES OF MEDICATION ABSORPTION? TOPICAL
HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD A MEDICATION AND ORDER BE CHECKED BEFORE ADMINISTERING TO THE PATIENT? 3
THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS WORKING WITH A PATIENT THAT REFUSES A MEDICATION THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DRAWN UP INT A SYRINGE FOR INJECTION. WHAT WILL THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT NOT DO? LET THE PATIENT KNOW THAT THE PHYSICIAN INSISTED ON TH EINJECTION TO REMAIN A CLIENT.
WHICH TYPE OF MEDICATIONS CAN BE INHALED? DRY POWDER, AEROSOLS, MIST, STEAM
THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS EDUCATING A PATIENT ON A NEW PERSCRIPTION FOR A TRANSDERMAL PAIN PATCH. WHICH IS CORRECT T ENSURE THE PATIENT WILL USE THE PATCH CORRECTLY? REMOVE THE OLD PATCH 30 MIN AFTER APPLYING A NEW ONE.
WHICH ROUTE OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION WULD AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION BE DEEMED? PARENTERAL
A PATIENT IN A CLINIC IS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. THE PROVIDER PRESCRIBES NITROGLYCERIN A SUBLINGUAL MEDICATION. WHERE SHOULD IT BE PLACED? UNDER THE TONGUE
A MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS PREPARING T PERFORM A MANTOUX(PPD) TEST. WHAT ROUTE SHOULD THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT USE FOR INJECTION? INTRADERMAL
A MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS PREPARING TO ADMINSTER AN IMMUNIZATION TO A PATIENT. AS PART OF VERIFYING THE RIGHT MEDICATION, WHAT ACTION SHOULD THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT TAKE NEXT? CALCULATE THE MEDICATION'S DOSAGE
WHAT IS THE CORRECT ABBREVIATION FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT TO USE WHEN TRANSCRIBING A MEDICATION FOR A PATIENT " AS NEEDED"? PRN
WHAT IS THE CORRECT ABBREVIATION FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT TO USE WHEN TRANSCRIBING " THREE TIMES A DAY"? TID
WHAT LENGTH NEEDLE SHOULD BE USED FOR A INTRADERMAL INJECTION? 3/8
WHAT IS THE CORRECT NEEDLE SIZE FOR AN INTRADERMAL INJECTION? 27-28 GAUGE
Which of the following is NOT a type of topical medication? ORAL TABLETS
Which of the following routes of administration has the fastest onset of action? INTRAVENOUS (IV)
What should you do with a prepared drug? ADMINISTER IT IMMEDIATELY
What are the "Additional Rights" of medication administration? right reason, right to know, right technique, right to refuse
what are the " Basic Rights" of medication administration? right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation
if patient refuse the medication what should you do? discard properly and document refusal
what determines the diameter of the lumen of a needle? gauge
What is true about ampules in healthcare settings? They need to be broken at the neck using a filtered needle
What angle of injection is commonly used for subcutaneous injections? 45 degree
After verifying the provider order, what must the student ask the patient prior to proceeding? Do you have any drug allergies?
What is an appropriate needle gauge for SQ injection? 25 gauge
what is an appropriate needle length for a SQ injection? 1/2
What should you do when drawing up the medication? inject the required amount of air into the vial prior to drawing up the medication
What is the correct way to draw up the medication? The vial should be upright on a stable surface when the needle is inserted.
What sites can be used for a Subcutaneous injections? upper, outer part of the arm; abdominal area; upper thigh
subcutaneous injections are used for what type of injection? allergy, insulin, and immunization injections
Subcutaneous is also known as what? Subcut injections
What part of the skin is subcutaneous injections given in? fatty layer of the skin, 3rd layer
True or false the larger the number of the needle gauge is the larger the needle. false
The diameter of lumen (hole) ranges from? 14-31
What do you take in to consideration when selecting the appropriate length of the needle? type of injection, patient size, injection site and amount of fatty tissue
True or false carriage syringes are pre-measured. true
Angle of injection for intramuscular injection. 90 degree
Angle of injection for intravenous injection. 25 degree
What type of injection is Not in the medical assistants scope of practice? Intravenous (IV)
Angle of injection for intradermal injection. 10 to 15 degrees
What part of the skin should the intradermal injection (ID) be given in? dermis
What needle size should be used when giving an ID injection? 27g or 28g
What is the amount of medication given when administering a ID injection? 0.01 to 0.05 mL
What are the common sites of injection for an ID injection? anterior forearm, mid-back areas
What are some common testing associated with ID injections? Tuberculin screening (PPD OR Mantoux), Allergy testing
True or False. You should always use a bandage when covering the wheal on an intradermal injection site. False
What are the two things a medical assistant should educate the patient on when receiving an intradermal injection. not to scratch and not to use any lotions or perfumes
What length needle should be used when giving a subcutaneous injection? 1/2 to 5/8 inch
Where is the intramuscular injection given? into a muscle
What is the common reasons for using a IM injection? most medications, pain medication and immunizations
What is the most common site for a intramuscular injection to be given in? deltoid
Where is the deltoid muscle located? upper arm posterior aspect
What muscle should be used when giving an injection on a child or infant? Vastus lateralis (thigh)
what is a dorsal gluteal muscle? buttocks
Where is the Ventrogluteal muscle located? hip
What length needle should be used when giving a intramuscular injection? 1 to 3 inches
What is the most commonly used length of needle for a IM injection? 1 to 1 1/2
If a patient is greater than 200 lbs what length needle should be used? 1 1/2 inch needle
What should you document when charting medication? route, site, medication, manufacturer, dose, expiration date, lot number, and adverse effects
True or False. The lot number and the exp date on medication is usually located together true
amp ampule
cap capsule
cr cream
elix elixir
liq liquid
lot lotion
sup suppository
syp syrup
tab tablet
ung ointment
g, gm gram
gtt drop
kg kilogram
lb pound
mcg microgram
mEq milliequivalent
mg milligram
oz ounce
tbsp tablespoon
tsp teaspoon
ID intradermal
IM intramuscular
inj inject, injections
IV intavenous
PO by mouth, orally
PR per rectum
r, rec rectally
subcut subcutaneous
top topically
a before
ac before meals
bid twice a day
h, hr hour
pc after meals
PRN as needed
q every
qam every morning
q4h every 4 hours
STAT immediately
ASA aspirin
DAW dispense as written
Fe iron
K potassium
NKA no known allergies
NPO nothing by mouth
VO verbal order
qd once per day
q 12h every 12 hrs
qhs at bedtime
qid 4 times per day
tid 3 times per day
buccal against the cheek
parenteral outside the gastrointestinal tract
oral by mouth
topical on the skin
otic administered in the ear
Opthalmic administered in the eye
transdermal through the skin
intermuscular in a muscle
intradermal in the dermis
enteral through the gastrointestinal tract
What are the areas that can be used for placement of a transdermal patch. upper chest, upper outer arm, lower abdomen, hip
what are the 3 times a medical assistant should check when verifying they have the accurate medication? when taken from storage and matched to providers order, when prepared, and before administration
When preparing to administer a drug you should always: check for correct site check for contraindications and allergies review drug list appropriate dose answer patient questions
pt patient
True or False. An MA should only give the drugs a doctor has ordered? true
According to the rights of medication administration, what is the correct procedure prior to administering a medication? Ask the patient to tell you their name and date of birth, check the label 3 times.
What should be included when documenting the IM injection ordered? The state of the patient 15 minutes after the injection
What is the correct action after withdrawing the needle during IM medication administration You should massage the area with a gauze pad
What technique should be used when giving an IM injection? The needle should be inserted with the dominant hand with a dart-like motion.
Should the bevel be up or down when giving an injection? The bevel should always be up to prevent bending or dulling of the needle
After popping the gray top off a vile of medication you should always? Clean the top with isopropyl alcohol
After verifying the provider's orders the patient reports an allergy to a similar medication in the past. Which action would be taken? Notify the provider before proceeding
What is the correct skin prep? Use an alcohol pad moving in a circle outward from the intended injection site
What site can be used for a SQ injection? back of upper arm
True or False. The skin should be pulled down away from the injection site. false The skin should be pinched and lifted around the injection site
What is the correct way to give a SQ injection? The needle should be inserted with the dominant hand with a quick motion
After needle insertion you should? Release the skin and slowly inject the medication
Which if the following is correct regarding SQ medication administration? You could massage the area after administering an antiemetic medication.
Which of the following would you include when documenting an injection of insulin? the administration site
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