HSC 3147 Intro to Pharmacology Exam
2 Questions with Verified Answers
The goal of medication administration to prevent errors includes all of the following
EXCEPT
giving the correct dose
giving the medication to the correct patient
choosing the most convenient route of medication administration
giving the medication using the correct documentation and technique
using the route of administration suggested by the manufacturer for that particular
medication - ANSWERSchoosing the most convenient route of medication
administration
The route of medication administration depends on which of the following?
chemical and physical properties of the medication
desired site of action and the desired response time to the medication
physical and mental health of the person administering the drug
a and b
all the above - ANSWERSa and b
Quality assurance results in the highest level of patient care, but is not consistent with
high principles of professional conduct.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Quality assurance includes which of the following?
checking medication shipments for proper conditions during transportation
organizing medications to prevent medication errors
protecting labels when pouring medications
replacing lost labels on medications
all except d - ANSWERSall except d
Documentation of medication administration should include all of the following EXCEPT
documenting
immediately after giving the medication
in the correct medical record
the time, date, and route of administration
the administration of the medication before giving it
the drug name, dose, route, and any reactions to the medication - ANSWERSthe
administration of the medication before giving it
The allied health professional should NOT administer medications
prepared by another allied health professional
prepared by the person administering the medication
, that have been prepared using the three "befores"
administered using the seven rights
that have been properly stored for quality assurance - ANSWERSprepared by another
allied health professional
To ensure the correct dose of a medication, use which of the following?
Compare the medication to the physician's order using the three "befores."
Do any calculations required, double-checking the results, prior to giving the
medication, and use the proper device to give the most accurate measurement of the
dose.
Give the medication as the physician ordered even if you are not familiar with the drug.
All of the above should be used.
All of the above should be used except c - ANSWERSAll of the above should be used
except c.
When administering medications, which of the following should be documented?
past allergic reactions
any signs of an adverse reaction
religious or personal beliefs that may affect the use of the medication
all of the above
a and b - ANSWERSall of the above
OSHA standards include all of the following EXCEPT
use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks for all medication
administration
use of biohazard containers for sharps
use of gloves for giving injections
barrier equipment if sprays or splashes may occur
no recapping of needles and other sharps - ANSWERSuse of gloves for giving
injections
If an error occurs, what steps should be taken for patient safety?
Notify the physician or supervisor immediately.
Observe the patient for adverse reactions.
Document the time, dose, and medication given.
Document any orders given to reverse the mistake and any patient education
performed.
All of the above steps would be taken. - ANSWERSAll of the above steps would be
taken
Oral medications should be used if the medication
has changed colors
has a strong or unexpected odor
is out of date
has disintegrated
all of the above are reasons to not use - ANSWERSall of the above
, Which of the following is not true of oral medication administration?
If the medication has a potential to stain teeth, it should be administered with a straw.
Effervescent tablets should be taken as soon as the medication has dissolved in the
liquid.
The patient taking medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not
required to read the medication bottle before taking a medication.
Oral medications may come in sprinkles that are applied to food for administration.
Some oral medications may be crushed or chewed. - ANSWERSThe patient taking
medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not required to read
the medication bottle before taking a medication.
For ease of swallowing oral solid medications, place the drug on the back of the tongue.
True
False - ANSWERSTrue
The routes of enteral medications include _____ medications.
oral
rectal
nasogastric and gastric
all of the above
a and b - ANSWERSall of the above
When administering medications
always pour the medication into the cap and do not touch the drug
use the 3 + 7 rules
give the drug with sufficient liquid for ease of swallowing
crush the tablet prior to administering
a, b, and c - ANSWERSa, b, and c
Rectal medications are used to
relieve discomfort locally
stimulate evacuation of the bowels
provide systemic medications
a and b
a, b, and c - ANSWERSa, b, and c
Effervescent tablets or powders should be given at least 15 minutes after the solid form
has dissolved in water.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
The oral route of medication administration is preferred because of which of the
following EXCEPT
safety
ease of administration
2 Questions with Verified Answers
The goal of medication administration to prevent errors includes all of the following
EXCEPT
giving the correct dose
giving the medication to the correct patient
choosing the most convenient route of medication administration
giving the medication using the correct documentation and technique
using the route of administration suggested by the manufacturer for that particular
medication - ANSWERSchoosing the most convenient route of medication
administration
The route of medication administration depends on which of the following?
chemical and physical properties of the medication
desired site of action and the desired response time to the medication
physical and mental health of the person administering the drug
a and b
all the above - ANSWERSa and b
Quality assurance results in the highest level of patient care, but is not consistent with
high principles of professional conduct.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
Quality assurance includes which of the following?
checking medication shipments for proper conditions during transportation
organizing medications to prevent medication errors
protecting labels when pouring medications
replacing lost labels on medications
all except d - ANSWERSall except d
Documentation of medication administration should include all of the following EXCEPT
documenting
immediately after giving the medication
in the correct medical record
the time, date, and route of administration
the administration of the medication before giving it
the drug name, dose, route, and any reactions to the medication - ANSWERSthe
administration of the medication before giving it
The allied health professional should NOT administer medications
prepared by another allied health professional
prepared by the person administering the medication
, that have been prepared using the three "befores"
administered using the seven rights
that have been properly stored for quality assurance - ANSWERSprepared by another
allied health professional
To ensure the correct dose of a medication, use which of the following?
Compare the medication to the physician's order using the three "befores."
Do any calculations required, double-checking the results, prior to giving the
medication, and use the proper device to give the most accurate measurement of the
dose.
Give the medication as the physician ordered even if you are not familiar with the drug.
All of the above should be used.
All of the above should be used except c - ANSWERSAll of the above should be used
except c.
When administering medications, which of the following should be documented?
past allergic reactions
any signs of an adverse reaction
religious or personal beliefs that may affect the use of the medication
all of the above
a and b - ANSWERSall of the above
OSHA standards include all of the following EXCEPT
use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks for all medication
administration
use of biohazard containers for sharps
use of gloves for giving injections
barrier equipment if sprays or splashes may occur
no recapping of needles and other sharps - ANSWERSuse of gloves for giving
injections
If an error occurs, what steps should be taken for patient safety?
Notify the physician or supervisor immediately.
Observe the patient for adverse reactions.
Document the time, dose, and medication given.
Document any orders given to reverse the mistake and any patient education
performed.
All of the above steps would be taken. - ANSWERSAll of the above steps would be
taken
Oral medications should be used if the medication
has changed colors
has a strong or unexpected odor
is out of date
has disintegrated
all of the above are reasons to not use - ANSWERSall of the above
, Which of the following is not true of oral medication administration?
If the medication has a potential to stain teeth, it should be administered with a straw.
Effervescent tablets should be taken as soon as the medication has dissolved in the
liquid.
The patient taking medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not
required to read the medication bottle before taking a medication.
Oral medications may come in sprinkles that are applied to food for administration.
Some oral medications may be crushed or chewed. - ANSWERSThe patient taking
medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not required to read
the medication bottle before taking a medication.
For ease of swallowing oral solid medications, place the drug on the back of the tongue.
True
False - ANSWERSTrue
The routes of enteral medications include _____ medications.
oral
rectal
nasogastric and gastric
all of the above
a and b - ANSWERSall of the above
When administering medications
always pour the medication into the cap and do not touch the drug
use the 3 + 7 rules
give the drug with sufficient liquid for ease of swallowing
crush the tablet prior to administering
a, b, and c - ANSWERSa, b, and c
Rectal medications are used to
relieve discomfort locally
stimulate evacuation of the bowels
provide systemic medications
a and b
a, b, and c - ANSWERSa, b, and c
Effervescent tablets or powders should be given at least 15 minutes after the solid form
has dissolved in water.
True
False - ANSWERSFalse
The oral route of medication administration is preferred because of which of the
following EXCEPT
safety
ease of administration
