MA103 Midterm Review Exam Questions
and Answers All Correct
The subcutaneous injection is given just under the skin in the fat (adipose) tissue. This
method is used for small doses of non-irritating medications for all of the following,
EXCEPT ________. - Answer-antibiotics
What should be the first step in the method for correctly withdrawing medication from a
single-dose or multiple-dose vial? - Answer-Compare the medication vial (bottle) against
the physician's order.
________ medications are any medications given outside the digestive tract, such as
injections. They usually require a skin puncture. - Answer-Parenteral
On a prescription, DAW means to ________. - Answer-dispense as written
During a tuberculin skin test, the skin where the test is done should be cleansed with
________ and allowed to dry. - Answer-an alcohol wipe
The medical assistant and the physician are liable for all medications that are
administered to the patient. - Answer-True
________ antibiotics are effective against a large range of microorganisms, making the
treatment of specific illnesses easier. - Answer-Broad-spectrum
The doctor prescribed 10 grains of medication, and available is 2.5 grains per tablet.
How many tablets should be administered to the patient? - Answer-Four
Which would NOT be found on a patient's prescription? - Answer-Gender
Larger syringes are calibrated in 2-mL, 3-mL, 5-mL, 10-mL, and larger sizes, up to 60
mL. The most commonly used size is the ________ syringe, because it is the most
accurate with small doses of medication. - Answer-3-mL
The MMR vaccine prevents ________, a disease that can result in birth defects, brain
damage, deafness, or death. - Answer-measles
Converting 1,000 mg to 1 gram would require moving the decimal place ________
places to the left. - Answer-three
, ________ is the most common calculation of drug dosage for children, especially
because the weight of different children of the same age can vary significantly. -
Answer-Clark's rule
When distributing a medication to a patient, all of the following is entered into a logbook
by the medical assistant, EXCEPT ________. - Answer-the physician's initials
All physicians are required to register with the DEA in order to prescribe, dispense, or
administer controlled substances. - Answer-True
Calculate the sum of 1.06 and 0.84. - Answer-1.9
Pharmacology is the study of medications and drugs, including their forms, intentions for
use, and effects. - Answer-True
All of the following ratios are equivalent to the ratio of 1:2 EXCEPT ________. - Answer-
15:25
The doctor prescribed 500 mg, and available is 1,000 mg/cc vial. How many cc should
be administered? - Answer-0.5
All of the following are abbreviations for liquid measure EXCEPT ________. - Answer-dr
Which of the following is a method of drug calculation? - Answer-Ratio method
Medication must be checked ________ times before administration. - Answer-three
All of the following would be part of a prescription, EXCEPT the ________. - Answer-
Social Security Number
Using the metric system, a ________ is 10 of a unit. - Answer-deka
Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's deltoid muscle. - Answer-
2
The ________ is considered to be the oldest system of measurement. - Answer-
apothecary system
Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's vastus lateralis muscle. -
Answer-5
Once a child is given the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, he or she is
protected from those diseases for life. - Answer-True
and Answers All Correct
The subcutaneous injection is given just under the skin in the fat (adipose) tissue. This
method is used for small doses of non-irritating medications for all of the following,
EXCEPT ________. - Answer-antibiotics
What should be the first step in the method for correctly withdrawing medication from a
single-dose or multiple-dose vial? - Answer-Compare the medication vial (bottle) against
the physician's order.
________ medications are any medications given outside the digestive tract, such as
injections. They usually require a skin puncture. - Answer-Parenteral
On a prescription, DAW means to ________. - Answer-dispense as written
During a tuberculin skin test, the skin where the test is done should be cleansed with
________ and allowed to dry. - Answer-an alcohol wipe
The medical assistant and the physician are liable for all medications that are
administered to the patient. - Answer-True
________ antibiotics are effective against a large range of microorganisms, making the
treatment of specific illnesses easier. - Answer-Broad-spectrum
The doctor prescribed 10 grains of medication, and available is 2.5 grains per tablet.
How many tablets should be administered to the patient? - Answer-Four
Which would NOT be found on a patient's prescription? - Answer-Gender
Larger syringes are calibrated in 2-mL, 3-mL, 5-mL, 10-mL, and larger sizes, up to 60
mL. The most commonly used size is the ________ syringe, because it is the most
accurate with small doses of medication. - Answer-3-mL
The MMR vaccine prevents ________, a disease that can result in birth defects, brain
damage, deafness, or death. - Answer-measles
Converting 1,000 mg to 1 gram would require moving the decimal place ________
places to the left. - Answer-three
, ________ is the most common calculation of drug dosage for children, especially
because the weight of different children of the same age can vary significantly. -
Answer-Clark's rule
When distributing a medication to a patient, all of the following is entered into a logbook
by the medical assistant, EXCEPT ________. - Answer-the physician's initials
All physicians are required to register with the DEA in order to prescribe, dispense, or
administer controlled substances. - Answer-True
Calculate the sum of 1.06 and 0.84. - Answer-1.9
Pharmacology is the study of medications and drugs, including their forms, intentions for
use, and effects. - Answer-True
All of the following ratios are equivalent to the ratio of 1:2 EXCEPT ________. - Answer-
15:25
The doctor prescribed 500 mg, and available is 1,000 mg/cc vial. How many cc should
be administered? - Answer-0.5
All of the following are abbreviations for liquid measure EXCEPT ________. - Answer-dr
Which of the following is a method of drug calculation? - Answer-Ratio method
Medication must be checked ________ times before administration. - Answer-three
All of the following would be part of a prescription, EXCEPT the ________. - Answer-
Social Security Number
Using the metric system, a ________ is 10 of a unit. - Answer-deka
Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's deltoid muscle. - Answer-
2
The ________ is considered to be the oldest system of measurement. - Answer-
apothecary system
Up to ________ mL can be safely injected into a large adult's vastus lateralis muscle. -
Answer-5
Once a child is given the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, he or she is
protected from those diseases for life. - Answer-True
