Extra questions Pharmacology
What classification of medication would be used to promote rapid bowel evacuation? -
ANS-cathartic
Which of the following terms denotes a medication that is used to relieve symptoms but
not aimed at curing? - ANS-palliative
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? - ANS-1
1/2 inch, 22 gauge
Which of the following drug forms would be INAPPROPRIATE for an alcoholic client? -
ANS-elixir
Which of the following statements about controlled substances is TRUE? - ANS-All
drugs classified as controlled substances have the potential for physical and/or
psychological dependency
Factors that may affect the absorption, distribution, and metabolism of drugs include all
of the following EXCEPT - ANS-sensitivity to the drug
References for information about medications to be administered in the office should
NOT be obtained from - ANS-magazine articles
The Rights of Medication Administration include all of the following EXCEPT - ANS-right
label
Sublingual medications are administered by - ANS-Placing under the tongue.
The generic name of a medication is - ANS-Its assigned or official name.
A parenteral medication is one that is administered - ANS-via injection
Transdermal medications are not available for - ANS-Administration of anticoagulant.
If the medical assistant has questions about the dosage of a medication order, he
should - ANS-Verify the dosage with the physician who wrote the order
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