4N051 B Volume 3

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1.

A specialist who can guide a provider in prescribing drugs is best defined as a
- A.
  
  Pharmacist
- B.
  
  Clinical provider
- C.
  
  Clinical pharmacist
- D.
  
  Pharmaccutical technician
2.

Out of the several names given each medication, which of these drug names is given by the manufacturer?
- A.
  
  Trade name
- B.
  
  Official name
- C.
  
  Generic name
- D.
  
  Chemical name
3.

Which statement is true regarding the role of a medical service technician in medication administration
- A.
  
  Technicians are not trained to prepare medications for administration
- B.
  
  A nurse or physician must directly observe technicians when they are administering medication
- C.
  
  Technicians are permitted to administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician
- D.
  
  Nurses can always allow technicians to decide on their own to administer a medication if the decision is in the patient's best interest
4.

Which statement is not considered one of the patients' legal and ethical rights?
- A.
  
  Be informed of a drug's name
- B.
  
  Be informed of a drug's purpose
- C.
  
  Choose the method of administration
- D.
  
  Receive clearly labeled medication containers
5.

Which of these is not included in the "five rights" of medication administration?
- A.
  
  Right time
- B.
  
  Right dose
- C.
  
  Right route
- D.
  
  Right documentation
6.

What type of medication order states that a medication is to be administered immediately and only once?
- A.
  
  Stat
- B.
  
  Single
- C.
  
  Standing
- D.
  
  As needed (PRN)
7.

A provider can initiate a drug order in how many ways?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Five
8.

Drug administration is controlled primarily by
- A.
  
  State amendments
- B.
  
  Facility mandate
- C.
  
  Federal law
- D.
  
  State law
9.

What classification of drugs is not acceptable for medical use?
- A.
  
  Schedule I
- B.
  
  Schedule II
- C.
  
  Schedule III
- D.
  
  Schedule IV
10.

Narcotics, such as codeine, cocaine, and amphetamines, that have a high potential for abuse but have acceptable medical uses are classified as
- A.
  
  Schedule I
- B.
  
  Schedule II
- C.
  
  Schedule III
- D.
  
  Schedule IV
11.

What law requires a periodic inventory of all controlled substances?
- A.
  
  Drug Regulatory Act
- B.
  
  Drug control Regulation
- C.
  
  Controlled Substance Act
- D.
  
  Attorney General Mandate of 1974
12.

Penicillin administered to treat an infection is an example of what category of drugs?
- A.
  
  Chemotherapeutic
- B.
  
  Substitutive
- C.
  
  Supportive
- D.
  
  Curative
13.

The purpose of most drug therapy is to
- A.
  
  Maintain a low level of drug in the body
- B.
  
  Maintain a constant level of drug in the body
- C.
  
  Cause the level of the drug in the body to increase rapidly
- D.
  
  Cause the level of drug in the body to decrease repidly
14.

Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting?
- A.
  
  Slower circulation level
- B.
  
  Higher body metabolism
- C.
  
  Lower body metabolism
- D.
  
  Lower digestive system content
15.

Which statement is true regarding how ambient temperature can affect drug action?
- A.
  
  Warmer temperatures increase circulation and cause rapid drug action
- B.
  
  Warmer temperatures decrease circulation and cause slow drug action
- C.
  
  Colder temperatures cause blood vessels to dilate cause slow drug action
- D.
  
  Colder temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict cause rapid drug action
16.

Which of these is a common reference source for drugs?
- A.
  
  Internet search
- B.
  
  Physician Desk Reference
- C.
  
  Nurse's Pharmacy Handbook
- D.
  
  Technicians Pharmacy Handbook
17.

What publication contains a list of medications available form the MTF's pharmacy, recommended dispensing instructions, and administrative guidelines?
- A.
  
  Nurse's Drug Reference
- B.
  
  Local facility formulary
- C.
  
  Physicians Desk Reference
- D.
  
  Technicians Pharmacy Handbook
18.

An oily liquid used on the skin describes a type of medicaiton preparation called a
- A.
  
  Spirit
- B.
  
  Paste
- C.
  
  Tincture
- D.
  
  Liniment
19.

What type of medication is used to prevent or correct irregular heart action?
- A.
  
  Antiarrhythmics
- B.
  
  Antiemetics
- C.
  
  Cathartics
- D.
  
  Antacids
20.

What type of medication has cleansing action that produces watery evacuation of intestinal content
- A.
  
  Antiarrhythmics
- B.
  
  Antiemetics
- C.
  
  Cathartics
- D.
  
  Antacids
21.

Which of these elements is not required on a medication order?
- A.
  
  Patient's age
- B.
  
  Patient's name
- C.
  
  Specified time
- D.
  
  Providers signature
22.

Before administering any medication, you are responsible for all of the following except
- A.
  
  For ensuring A!C Jones is available for work the next day
- B.
  
  Performing all steps in the modified six medication rights
- C.
  
  Being knowledgable of the side effects of the medication
- D.
  
  Verifying any possible interactions agains current medications
23.

How many pounds are equal to 65kg?
- A.
  
  130
- B.
  
  143
- C.
  
  152
- D.
  
  170
24.

Dr. Young has ordered Mrs.Green to receive 5mg/kg of Ancef twice a day. Mrs. Green weighs 65kg. The medication Ancef is supplied in vials 50mg/mL. How many milligrams of medication will be given twice a day?
- A.
  
  250
- B.
  
  325
- C.
  
  350
- D.
  
  600
25.

LtCol McNamara ordered a single dose Phenergan 12.5 mg, to be administered intramuscular to A1C jones for nausea and vomiting. The Phenergan is supplied in 50mg/2mL pre-filled syringes. How many mL's would you administer?
- A.
  
  0.25
- B.
  
  0.50
- C.
  
  2.5
- D.
  
  5.0