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What is the Roman numeral for 7?
vii
Order: ABC 225 mg po. Stock: ABC 450 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)
1.5 tablets
Rounded to the nearest tenth: 0.84 lb = 13.4 oz.
True
Prescription: XYZ medication 150 mg, 3 tabs qid × 10 days. How many tablets will be dispensed from the pharmacy? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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2.3 m = ______ mm.
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0.72 lb = ____ oz (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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Patient's weight: 63 lb. Medication order: 0.5 mg/kg. Stock medication: 25 mg/2mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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74.4°F = _____°C (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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Order: ABC 230 mg. Stock: ABC 600 mg/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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Order: ABC 1100 mg po. Stock: ABC 275 mg po scored tablets. You would need to give 0.25 of a tablet.
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Prescription: XYZ medication 400 mg, 6 tabs tid × 16 days. How many tablets will be dispensed from the pharmacy? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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52.1 kg = ____ lb (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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Patient's weight: 54 lb. Medication order: 0.7 mg/kg. Stock medication: 10 mg/mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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Order: ABC 450 mg. Stock: ABC 780 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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10 tsp = _____ mL.
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8 oz = 16 tsp.
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99.4°F = _____°C (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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Rounded to the nearest tenth: 63.2 kg = 139.1 lb.
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The manufacturer's name for the drug is the:
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597 mL = ______ L.
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Order: ABC 150 mg po. Stock: ABC 600 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)
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What is the correct way to write the order for two milliliters?
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54.4°C = _____°F (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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0.8 lb = ____ oz (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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Patient's weight: 38 lb. Medication order: 1.2 mg/kg. Stock medication: 30 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
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This indicates the batch of drug the medication came from:
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66.5°C = _____°F (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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Order: ABC 500 mg. Stock: ABC 725 mg/mL. You need to give 0.7 mL of medication.
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32 kg = ____ g.
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Order: ABC 175 mg po. Stock: ABC 700 mg po scored tablets. How many tablets will the patient take per dose? (do not round your answers)
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After receiving a TST, the patient returns within 48 to 72 hours to have the test read. If present, the wheal is measured.
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This is the hollow space inside the needle:
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To withdraw fluid using suction.
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Which of the following statements is not true regarding the deltoid site?
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Meter-dose inhalers (MDIs) provide small particles of medication aerosolized in a fine mist.
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This part of the needle attaches or screws onto the syringe.
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How long are multidose vials good for?
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Checking the medication and the order for the 'means by which a drug enters the body' is part of the which rule of medication administration?
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If the initial test is negative and the second is positive, the person had a false-negative reaction initially.
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A notched tablet which can be split into half with a pill cutter.
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What education must be provided prior to giving medications?
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When applying eye ointment, keep the tip sterile and if it gets contaminated, discard the medication.
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When giving two intradermal injections on the same site, how far apart should the injections be?
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The provider ordered acetaminophen 500 mg po. The medical assistant checks a drug reference for the brand names for acetaminophen. This activity is part of the which rule of medication administration?
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What is not true regarding subcut injections?
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What procedure requires a filter needle?
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What is a sign or symptom of anaphylaxis?
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Gloves must always be worn when drawing up and preparing parenteral medications.
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Eye irrigation is done to remove foreign bodies or to flush irritants from the eye.
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Giving the name of the medication and verifying the person's allergies is part of the which rule of medication administration?
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What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?
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How can a medical assistant minimize pain with injections?
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Which of these rights are checked with the patient prior to administering the medication?
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Tablet designed to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and breaks down in the base environment of the intestines.
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When selecting an injection site, what site would be most appropriate?
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The deltoid can be used as an IM site after 6 months of age.
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In the documentation of administering acetaminophen po tablets, which element is not needed?
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A medication form that is also called oral disintegrating tablet and is placed on the tongue or by the cheek to break down.
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What information should the medical assistant give to a patient regarding inserting a suppository?
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Emilia received the MMR booster 2 weeks ago. She wants to come in today for additional vaccines. Which vaccine would she not be able to get today?
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If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a _______.
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You are giving an IM injection to a patient and hit the bone. What do you do?
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How can a medical assistant reduce pain and anxiety with injections?
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The vastus lateralis can be used as an IM site after 12 months of age.
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When transporting medication to the exam room, place the medication on a tray. Never place the medication in your pockets.
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Which of the following patients can receive a live virus vaccine today?
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The anterior thigh can be used for subcutaneous vaccine injections in children under 1 year of age.
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What is no longer a recommended IM injection site?
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When giving a PPD, what is an error in administration technique?
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A medication designed to breakdown over time is called?
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Melissa, 21, is actively attempting to get pregnant and she is interested in getting the HPV vaccine. She would be a candidate for the vaccine.
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A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?
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Created to educate patients on the benefits and risks of vaccines and VIS must be given to patients for specific vaccines.
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Checking the medication and the order for the 'means by which a drug enters the body' is part of the which rule of medication administration?
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Study Notes
Medication Dosages and Conversions
- 7 is represented as vii in Roman numerals.
- 0.5 tab refers to the order of ABC 225 mg po; for ABC 450 mg scored tablets, the patient will take 0.5 tablets per dose.
- Weight conversions: 0.84 lb converts to 13.4 oz.
- A prescription for XYZ medication at 150 mg, 3 tabs qid for 10 days leads to a total of 180 tablets dispensed.
- Conversion from 2.3 m results in 2300 mm.
- Converting 0.72 lb yields 11.5 oz.
- For a patient weighing 63 lb needing 0.5 mg/kg, the required dose is 1.1 mL of medication.
- 74.4°F translates to 23.6°C.
- The order of ABC 230 mg requiring a stock of ABC 600 mg/3 mL results in a dosage of 1.2 mL.
- An order for ABC 1100 mg would need 0.25 of a scored tablet for proper dosing.
Temperature and Weight Conversions
- 53.3 kg converts to 117.3 lb rounded.
- 52.1 kg equals 114.6 lb after conversion.
- Weight of 38 lb requiring 1.2 mg/kg leads to an administration of 1.5 mL.
- 99.4°F equals 37.4°C.
- 32 kg converts to 32000 g.
Medication Specifics and Administration
- Right Education involves confirming the medication's name and checking patient allergies.
- A scored tablet can be split using a pill cutter.
- A meter-dose inhaler (MDI) can aerosolize medication into fine mist particles.
- When administering injections, ensure a lumen is clear, and use aspiration techniques as needed.
- Multidose vials have a shelf life of 28 days or the manufacturer's expiration date, whichever is sooner.
- For administering medications, confirming dose and route is essential.
Injection Techniques and Administration Errors
- When hitting bone during an IM injection, pull the needle back slightly and then administer the medication.
- Proper site selection for injections includes avoiding the dorsogluteal site which is no longer recommended.
- Right Route checks should confirm the method of delivery for the medication designated by the physician's order.
- For patients receiving vaccines, a Vaccination Information Statement (VIS) must be given to educate on vaccine benefits and risks.
Miscellaneous Medical Knowledge
- Topical medications should be applied gently without vigorous rubbing.
- Various types of tablets, such as enteric coated and extended-release, should be accurately identified for their intended administration route and timing.
- A filter needle is necessary when drawing up medication from an ampule.
- Injectable medications should be approached with comprehensive knowledge regarding anaphylaxis symptoms for monitoring during administration.
- Live virus vaccines should not be administered to patients with specific contraindications such as ongoing immunosuppressive treatments.
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