Chapter 30: Administering Medications Test Bank Kinn’s The Clinical Medical Assistant, 14th Edition Niedzwiecki

Chapter 30: Administering Medications
Niedzwiecki: Kinn’s The Clinical Medical Assistant, 14th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of these rights are checked when preparing the medication?
a. Patient
b. Dose
c. Route
d. All of the above
e. Dose and route
ANS: E
The rights completed when preparing the medication include medication, dose, route, and
time.

REF: p. 683 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Prepare
Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4 | ABHES: 8.f

2. Which of these rights are checked when with the patient prior to administering the
medication?
a. Technique
b. Education
c. To refuse
d. Patient
e. All of the above
ANS: E
These rights are completed when with the patient prior to administration: patient,
education, to refuse, and technique.

REF: p. 683 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Prepare
Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4 | ABHES: 8.f

3. When do you check the medication label against the order?
a. Getting the medication from the storage
b. Before measuring the medication
c. Before you return the medication to the storage area
d. All of the above
e. Getting the medication from the storage and before you return the medication to
the storage area
ANS: D
You will need to check the medication order against the label three times during the
preparation process to ensure you have the correct name and form of medication. You
check the label:
 When you get the medication from the storage area (e.g., cabinet, freezer, and
refrigerator.).

,  Before measuring the medication.
 Before you return the medication to the storage area.

REF: p. 683 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Prepare
Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4 | ABHES: 8.f

4. What is part of verifying the “Right Medication”?
a. Checking the name of the medication against the order
b. Checking the dose of the medication against the order
c. Checking the form of the medication against the order
d. All of the above
e. Checking the name of the medication against the order and checking the form of
the medication against the order
ANS: E
Sometimes the provider will give a brand name, while the stock medication indicates only
a generic name. Make sure you have the correct medication. Having the correct medication
includes the right form.

REF: p. 683 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Prepare
Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4.b | ABHES: 8.f

5. What is not correct about live virus vaccines?
a. The microorganism is alive but attenuated.
b. MMR and varicella are examples of live virus vaccines.
c. Toxoid vaccines are a type of live virus vaccines.
d. The microorganism is alive but attenuated and toxoid vaccines are a type of live
virus vaccines.
e. MMR and varicella are examples of live virus vaccines and Toxoid vaccines are a
type of live virus vaccines.
ANS: C
Live virus vaccines—The microorganism is alive, but attenuated (weakened) in the
laboratory. Vaccine examples include—MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), varicella
(chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and yellow fever. Toxoid vaccines are inactivated
vaccines.

REF: p. 683 OBJ: 1
TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Immunizations/Parenteral Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4 | ABHES: 8.f

6. Which of the following patients can receive a live virus vaccine today?
a. Sam had a live virus vaccine 20 days ago.
b. Melissa is 2 months pregnant.
c. Tom has leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy.
d. Sue received immune globulin for hepatitis A yesterday in preparation for her
overseas trip.
e. None of the above
ANS: E

, Patients may not receive a live virus vaccine if they:
 Had another live virus vaccine less than 28 days ago.
 Are pregnant or may be pregnant in the next month. HPV vaccine is also contraindicated
with pregnancy.
 Are immunocompromised (e.g., cancer, leukemia, HIV/AIDs).
 Are receiving chemotherapy or high-dose steroid therapy.
 Had recently received a blood transfusion, immune (gamma) globulin, or antiviral
medication.

REF: p. 684 OBJ: 1
TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Immunizations/Parenteral Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4 | ABHES: 8.f

7. What is true regarding the VIS?
a. Created by OSHA.
b. Created to educate patients on the benefits and risks of vaccines.
c. VIS must be given to patients for specific vaccines.
d. All of the above
e. Created to educate patients on the benefits and risks of vaccines and VIS must be
given to patients for specific vaccines.
ANS: E
Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) are created by CDC. The VIS provides information
to the patient or guardian/parent on the benefits and risks of the vaccine. The National
Vaccine Childhood Injury Act requires that all patients (or parents/guardians) get the
appropriate VIS prior to every dose of vaccine administered regardless of the age of the
patient. The specific list of vaccines that requires the VIS is listed on the CDC website.

REF: p. 684 OBJ: 1
TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Immunizations/Parenteral Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4 | ABHES: 8.f

8. What must be verified before giving the patient a medication?
a. Patient’s full name
b. Patient’s address
c. Patient’s date of birth
d. Patient’s full name and patient’s date of birth
e. Patient’s full name and patient’s address
ANS: D
Before giving the medication to the patient, it is important to correctly identify the patient.
Ask the patient or parent/guardian to state his or her full name and date of birth. Some
agencies will require patients to spell their last names.

REF: p. 684 OBJ: 1 TOP: Pharmacology/Medications: Prepare
Medications
MSC: CAAHEP: I.P.4.a | ABHES: 8.f

9. What education must be provided prior to giving medications?
a. Name of the medication
b. Provider ordering the medication