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Pharmacology Ch. 4-6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The process of administering medications by injection using a needle and syringe is? | Parenteral medication administration |
| All of the following are routes to administer a parenteral medication except? | Oral |
| The parenteral route involves breaking through the skin's protective covering, which increases the risk of? | Infection |
| A standard hypodermic needle is calibrated? | In cubic centimeters |
| Which term describes how an insulin syringe is calibrated? | In units |
| Which statement best describes how tuberculin syringe is calibrated? | Hundredths of cubic centimeters |
| Which term describes the part of a syringe that is a hollow cylinder and holds medication? | The barrel |
| Which term describes the part of a syringe that changes the air pressure in the syringe, pulling air or medication in, and forcing air or medication out? | The plunger |
| The diameter of the lumen of the needle is called the? | Gauge |
| A needle with a length of 1/4-5/8 inches is most commonly used for which type of injection? | Intradermal |
| A medication that is thin and watery is referred to as being? | Aqueous |
| Which term is used to describe a medication that is thick and sticky? | Viscous |
| Which gauge needle would be used to administer an aqueous medication? | 22Gauge |
| Which part of a needle can be handled when administering an injection to maintain asepsis? | Needle cover |
| To maintain asepsis when administering an injection, all parts of the syringe can be handled except the? | Tip |
| The most common route of exposure to a blood-borne disease is the result of? | A needlestick injury |
| Which term describes a single-dose glass container with a bulb that can be broken off at the neck? | Ampule |
| Which term describes a small bottle with a rubber stopper through which a needle can be inserted? | Vial |
| When withdrawing a dose of medication from an ampule, the first step is to? | Inspect the container to see if there is medication in the top portion |
| Which statement best describes the proper technique to use when withdrawing a dose of medication from a vial? | Inject an amount of air equal to the amount of medication you are withdrawing |
| Each calibration mark on a 3-mL syringe represents? | One-tenth of a milliliter |
| When counting the number of marks between labeled units of measurements on a syringe, and there are 10 marks between units, each mark measures? | One-tenth of a unit |
| When counting the number of marks between labeled units of measurement, and there are five marks, each mark measures? | Two-tenths of a unit |
| The process of adding liquid to a medication that has been stored in powdered form is called? | Reconstitution |
| The proper way to dissolve a reconstituted medication completely is by? | Rolling the vial between your hands |
| Which term describes combination of drugs with other ingredients that allow for easier ingestion, dosage control, and application to body parts? | Preparations |
| Which statement best describes classification of medication forms? | Liquids; semiliquid; semisolids, solids |
| Which of the following is classified as a liquid preparation? | Syrup |
| The key ingredient in a drug that produces a therapeutic effect is referred to as? | An active ingredient |
| A preparation that must be shaken prior to administration is a? | Suspension |
| All of the following dosage forms contain alcohol except? | Syrups |
| All of the following types of medications can be administered to alcoholics or diabetics except? | Elixirs |
| A liquid suspension for external application to the skin to relieve pain and swelling is an? | Liniment |
| A medication preparation that is commonly delivered by oral inhaler, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream is an? | Aerosol |
| Which type of drugs must always bear the label "Sterile-for ophthalmic use"? | Eye medications |
| Which describes drug powders that have been pressed or molded into small disks? | Tablets |
| Which type of medication can lead to an overdose if crushed, opened, or emptied into food? | Extended release capsules |
| Stomach irritation associated with a medication can be reduced if a patient is prescribed an? | Enteric-coated tablet |
| Which term describes a form of drug that is mixed with a firm base that melts at body temperature and is molded into a shape suitable for insertion into the rectum or vagina? | Suppository |
| The slowest way for a drug to reach the cells of the body is? | Orally |
| Which statement is true about oral medication administration? | The drug can be broken down by enzymes in the digestive system, Absorption can be affected by the presence of food, Irritating medications may cause nausea and stomach discomfort |
| Which statement is not true about sublingual medication administration? | The patient should take the medication with food or drink |
| Which statement does not describe instructions that should be given to a patient who is using the buccal route of medication administration? | Always place the medication in the same place to increase absorption |
| Which term describes the method of applying a drug directly to the skin or mucous membrane, usually for a local affect? | Topical |
| Which term describes the process of dropping medications into the eyes, ears, and nose? | Instillation |
| A suppository is administered by? | Insertion |
| Which term describes the process of rinsing a part of the body cavity with water that contains drugs? | Irrigation |
| Administering medications via nebulizers, inhaler, and atomizers is used in treating? | Asthma |
| Supplies must be sterile when administering medications? | Parenterally |
| A provider informs a healthcare worker which drug or drugs to administer a patient using? | A medication order |
| The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed MyPlate to assist in food buying and preparation, It is based on a diet of _________ Calories per day? | 2000 |
| All of the following a conditions in which supplementation of diet with vitamins and minerals may be necessary except? | Adolescence |
| An organic substance necessary for metabolism and normal growth and development in an individual is called an? | Vitamins |
| Yellow fruits and to vegetables, green leafy vegetables, and sunlight contain? | Fat-soluble vitamins |
| Catalysts for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism are found in? | Water-soluble vitamins |
| A megadose of supplementation is defined as? | 10*20 times the RDA |
| Which of the following may form in susceptible people taking megadoses of vitamin C that increases the renal excretion of uric acid? | Kidney stones |
| Which term is used to describe vitamins when they are taken in large doses? | Drugs |
| Which deficiency may result in night blindness? | Vitamin A |
| Rickets may occur in patients with a deficiency of? | Vitamin D |
| A tingling in the extremities can be a symptom of a deficiency of? | Vitamin B1 |
| Scurvy is caused by which vitamin deficiency? | Vitamin C |
| Which substance is responsible for the formation of teeth and bones? | Macrominerals |
| Which is necessary for the body to maintain homeostasis? | There must be an equal number of cations and anions in all of the body's fluids |
| Members of the healthcare team should advise patients to exercise caution if using herbs because their use is not approved by the? | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Which herb is contraindicated in patients taking theophylline, digoxin, and warfin? | St. John's wort |
| Which drug may be prescribed to treat osteoporosis? | Calcium carbonate |
| Which drug may be prescribed to treat hypokalemia? | Potassium chloride |
| Which drug may be prescribed to treat iron-deficiency anemia? | Iron |
| Which term means a state of fluid balance within the body? | Homeostasis |
| All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except? | Vitamin B |
| How much grain should a person eat daily if they are on a 2000- calorie diet? | 6 ounces |
| An excess of which vitamin may cause kidney stones? | Vitamin C |
| Which substance does the thyroid gland need to function properly? | Iodine |
| Fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, and raisins are a good source of which of the following? | Potassium |
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