Chapter 22 Principles of Drug Administration Complete Solutions

Chapter 22 Principles of Drug Administration Complete Solutions Medication Administration Questions and Answers 1. The abbreviation for IU can be mistaken for which meaning? - Options: - A. milliliter - B. intravenous - C. international unit - D. individual units - ️ Answer: B. intravenous - Explanation: The abbreviation "IU" for International Units can sometimes be misread as "IV" for intravenous, leading to potential medication errors. 2. Drugs placed under the tongue are said to be administered: - Options: - A. subcutaneously - B. sublingually - C. topically - D. parenterally - ️ Answer: B. sublingually - Explanation: Sublingual administration involves placing a drug under the tongue for absorption. 3. Drugs administered with a needle into the muscle tissue that lies beneath the subcutaneous tissue are called: - Options: - A. oral - B. intradermal - C. intravenous - D. intramuscular - ️ Answer: D. intramuscular - Explanation: Intramuscular injections deliver medication directly into the muscle. 4. Parenteral drug administration includes all of the following routes except: - Options: - A. subcutaneous - B. sublingual - C. intravenous - D. intramuscular - ️ Answer: B. sublingual - Explanation: Parenteral routes are those that bypass the digestive tract, while sublingual administration is not considered parenteral as it involves the oral cavity. 5. Long bevel needles are generally used for: - Options: - 1. subcutaneous injection - 2. intramuscular injection - 3. intravenous injection - Options: - A. 1 only - B. 3 only - C. 1 and 2 - D. 1, 2, and 3 - ️ Answer: C. 1 and 2 - Explanation: Long bevel needles facilitate smoother injections for subcutaneous and intramuscular routes. 6. Which vein is best suitable for venipuncture? - Options: - A. femoral vein - B. popliteal vein - C. cephalic vein - D. brachial vein - ️ Answer: C. cephalic vein - Explanation: The cephalic vein is often chosen for venipuncture due to its accessibility. 7. Five Rights of Drug Administration: - ️ 1. Right Drug - ️ 2. Right Amount - ️ 3. Right Patient - ️ 4. Right Time - ️ 5. Right Route 8. When checking for the right drug, how many times should you check the label on the container? - ️ Answer: 3 times - Explanation: The label should be checked before taking the medication out of storage, before preparing it, and before administering it to the patient to minimize errors. 9. If the date is expired on the drug, what should you do? - ️ Answer: Do not use it; report it - Explanation: Expired medications may not be effective or safe for use. 10. You should never use a drug that is _______. - ️ Answer: unlabeled - Explanation: Using unlabeled drugs poses significant risks due to the lack of information on the contents and proper use. 11. Remember that the names of different drugs sometimes sound _______. - ️ Answer: similar - Explanation: Many drugs have names that are phonetically similar, which can lead to confusion and errors. 12. To ensure that the right amount of the drug is used, it must be ____________ carefully and accurately. - ️ Answer: measured - Explanation: Accurate measurement of medication dosages is crucial for safety and efficacy. --- If drug remains, do not put back into original container- ________ of according to institutional policy ️dispose Check the department _______ to ensure the correct amount for exam ️protocol Use the institution's protocol for patient ________ before administering the drug ️indentifiers Read the patient's ________ number and medical record number and/or check the patient's birthdate as it is printed on the patient's armband ️identifaction The physician or practitioner responsible for ordering the drug usually determines the _____ time for the administration of the drug ️right Once the drug is _________, do not leave the patient unattended. A patient may have an allergic reaction, and the radiographer must be familiar with the signs of mild, moderate, and severe allergic reactions ️administer The right _______ must be used when administering drugs ️route