Review Questions

15 Questions

1. Which of the following blood tests is used to monitor dosage of anticoagulant therapy?

   1. CBC
   2. PT/INR
   3. Bleeding time
   4. UA
   5. Lipid profile

2. Medications in which of the following categories provide pain relief without sedation?

   1. Hypnotics
   2. Anesthetics
   3. Analgesics
   4. Antiemetics
   5. Antibiotics
3. If the medical assistant has questions about the dosage of a medication order, he should
   1. consult the reference book for the usual dosage for the patient
   2. ask a coworker to read the order for him and verify the dosage
   3. check the medication supply to see what dosage is available to administer
   4. verify the dosage with the physician who wrote the order
   5. call the pharmacy to verify the usual dosage for the medication
4. A parenteral medication is one that is administered
   1. via injection
   2. in pill form
   3. topically
   4. enteric coated
   5. sublingually
5. The generic name of a medication is
   1. always capitalized
   2. trademarked by the manufacturer
   3. related to the chemical makeup of the drug
   4. protected by copyright
   5. its assigned or official name
6. Transdermal medications are NOT available for
   1. relief of pain
   2. administration of nitroglycerin
   3. delivery of birth control medications
   4. administration of anticoagulants
   5. use in smoking cessation programs
7. Sublingual medications are administered by
   1. placing under the tongue
   2. placing rectally
   3. placing into the inner canthus of the eye
   4. placing between the cheek and the gumline
   5. placing in the intradermal area
8. The Rights of Medication Administration include all of the following EXCEPT
   1. right medication
   2. right route
   3. right label
   4. right time
   5. right documentation
9. References for information about medications to be administered in the office should NOT be obtained from
   1. Physician’s Desk Reference
   2. drug reference books
   3. magazine articles
   4. U.S. Pharmacopeia
   5. package inserts
10. Factors that may affect the absorption, distribution, and metabolism of drugs include all of the following EXCEPT
    1. age of the patient
    2. other disease processes the patient is experiencing
    3. sensitivity to the drug
    4. time of day of administration
    5. tolerance of the drug

11. Which of the following statements about controlled substances is TRUE?

    1. All drugs classified as controlled substances are narcotics.
    2. All drugs classified as controlled substances have the potential for physical and/or psychological dependency.
    3. The Controlled Substance Act groups these substances into six categories.
    4. The FDA controls the regulation and distribution of controlled substances.
    5. Schedule V drugs have no acceptable medical use.

12. Which of the following drug forms would be INAPPROPRIATE for an alcoholic client?

    1. Elixir
    2. Lozenge
    3. Solution
    4. Suspension
    5. Syrup

13. Which of the following length and gauge needles would the medical assistant choose to administer an intramuscular injection in the dorsogluteal muscle of an adult?

    1. ½ inch, 22 gauge
    2. ⅝ inch, 22 gauge
    3. 1 inch, 18 gauge
    4. 1 inch, 25 gauge
    5. 1½ inch, 22 gauge

14. Which of the following terms denotes a medication that is used to relieve symptoms but not aimed at curing?

    1. Diagnostic
    2. Palliative
    3. Prophylactic
    4. Replacement
    5. Therapeutic

15. What classification of medication would be used to promote rapid bowel evacuation?

    1. Antidiarrheal
    2. Antitussive
    3. Cathartic
    4. Diuretic
    5. Laxative