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What is the Roman numeral for 7?
What is the Roman numeral for 7?
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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)
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.
Rounded to the nearest tenth: 0.84 lb = 13.4 oz.
True (A)
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)
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)
2.3 m = ______ mm.
2.3 m = ______ mm.
0.72 lb = ____ oz (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
0.72 lb = ____ oz (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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)
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)
74.4°F = _____°C (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
74.4°F = _____°C (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
Order: ABC 230 mg. Stock: ABC 600 mg/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
Order: ABC 230 mg. Stock: ABC 600 mg/3 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
Order: ABC 1100 mg po. Stock: ABC 275 mg po scored tablets. You would need to give 0.25 of a tablet.
Order: ABC 1100 mg po. Stock: ABC 275 mg po scored tablets. You would need to give 0.25 of a tablet.
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)
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)
52.1 kg = ____ lb (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
52.1 kg = ____ lb (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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)
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)
Order: ABC 450 mg. Stock: ABC 780 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
Order: ABC 450 mg. Stock: ABC 780 mg/2 mL. How many mL(s) will you give? (round the answer to the nearest tenth)
10 tsp = _____ mL.
10 tsp = _____ mL.
8 oz = 16 tsp.
8 oz = 16 tsp.
99.4°F = _____°C (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
99.4°F = _____°C (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
Rounded to the nearest tenth: 63.2 kg = 139.1 lb.
Rounded to the nearest tenth: 63.2 kg = 139.1 lb.
The manufacturer's name for the drug is the:
The manufacturer's name for the drug is the:
597 mL = ______ L.
597 mL = ______ L.
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)
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)
What is the correct way to write the order for two milliliters?
What is the correct way to write the order for two milliliters?
54.4°C = _____°F (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
54.4°C = _____°F (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
0.8 lb = ____ oz (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
0.8 lb = ____ oz (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
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)
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)
This indicates the batch of drug the medication came from:
This indicates the batch of drug the medication came from:
66.5°C = _____°F (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
66.5°C = _____°F (round the answer to the nearest tenth).
Order: ABC 500 mg. Stock: ABC 725 mg/mL. You need to give 0.7 mL of medication.
Order: ABC 500 mg. Stock: ABC 725 mg/mL. You need to give 0.7 mL of medication.
32 kg = ____ g.
32 kg = ____ g.
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)
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)
After receiving a TST, the patient returns within 48 to 72 hours to have the test read. If present, the wheal is measured.
After receiving a TST, the patient returns within 48 to 72 hours to have the test read. If present, the wheal is measured.
This is the hollow space inside the needle:
This is the hollow space inside the needle:
To withdraw fluid using suction.
To withdraw fluid using suction.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the deltoid site?
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the deltoid site?
Meter-dose inhalers (MDIs) provide small particles of medication aerosolized in a fine mist.
Meter-dose inhalers (MDIs) provide small particles of medication aerosolized in a fine mist.
This part of the needle attaches or screws onto the syringe.
This part of the needle attaches or screws onto the syringe.
How long are multidose vials good for?
How long are multidose vials good for?
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?
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?
If the initial test is negative and the second is positive, the person had a false-negative reaction initially.
If the initial test is negative and the second is positive, the person had a false-negative reaction initially.
A notched tablet which can be split into half with a pill cutter.
A notched tablet which can be split into half with a pill cutter.
What education must be provided prior to giving medications?
What education must be provided prior to giving medications?
When applying eye ointment, keep the tip sterile and if it gets contaminated, discard the medication.
When applying eye ointment, keep the tip sterile and if it gets contaminated, discard the medication.
When giving two intradermal injections on the same site, how far apart should the injections be?
When giving two intradermal injections on the same site, how far apart should the injections be?
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?
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?
What is not true regarding subcut injections?
What is not true regarding subcut injections?
What procedure requires a filter needle?
What procedure requires a filter needle?
What is a sign or symptom of anaphylaxis?
What is a sign or symptom of anaphylaxis?
Gloves must always be worn when drawing up and preparing parenteral medications.
Gloves must always be worn when drawing up and preparing parenteral medications.
Eye irrigation is done to remove foreign bodies or to flush irritants from the eye.
Eye irrigation is done to remove foreign bodies or to flush irritants from the eye.
Giving the name of the medication and verifying the person's allergies is part of the which rule of medication administration?
Giving the name of the medication and verifying the person's allergies is part of the which rule of medication administration?
What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?
What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?
How can a medical assistant minimize pain with injections?
How can a medical assistant minimize pain with injections?
Which of these rights are checked with the patient prior to administering the medication?
Which of these rights are checked with the patient prior to administering the medication?
Tablet designed to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and breaks down in the base environment of the intestines.
Tablet designed to pass through the acidic environment of the stomach and breaks down in the base environment of the intestines.
When selecting an injection site, what site would be most appropriate?
When selecting an injection site, what site would be most appropriate?
The deltoid can be used as an IM site after 6 months of age.
The deltoid can be used as an IM site after 6 months of age.
In the documentation of administering acetaminophen po tablets, which element is not needed?
In the documentation of administering acetaminophen po tablets, which element is not needed?
A medication form that is also called oral disintegrating tablet and is placed on the tongue or by the cheek to break down.
A medication form that is also called oral disintegrating tablet and is placed on the tongue or by the cheek to break down.
What information should the medical assistant give to a patient regarding inserting a suppository?
What information should the medical assistant give to a patient regarding inserting a suppository?
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?
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?
If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a _______.
If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a _______.
You are giving an IM injection to a patient and hit the bone. What do you do?
You are giving an IM injection to a patient and hit the bone. What do you do?
How can a medical assistant reduce pain and anxiety with injections?
How can a medical assistant reduce pain and anxiety with injections?
The vastus lateralis can be used as an IM site after 12 months of age.
The vastus lateralis can be used as an IM site after 12 months of age.
When transporting medication to the exam room, place the medication on a tray. Never place the medication in your pockets.
When transporting medication to the exam room, place the medication on a tray. Never place the medication in your pockets.
Which of the following patients can receive a live virus vaccine today?
Which of the following patients can receive a live virus vaccine today?
The anterior thigh can be used for subcutaneous vaccine injections in children under 1 year of age.
The anterior thigh can be used for subcutaneous vaccine injections in children under 1 year of age.
What is no longer a recommended IM injection site?
What is no longer a recommended IM injection site?
When giving a PPD, what is an error in administration technique?
When giving a PPD, what is an error in administration technique?
A medication designed to breakdown over time is called?
A medication designed to breakdown over time is called?
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.
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.
A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?
A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?
Created to educate patients on the benefits and risks of vaccines and VIS must be given to patients for specific vaccines.
Created to educate patients on the benefits and risks of vaccines and VIS must be given to patients for specific vaccines.
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?
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?
Flashcards
Roman numeral for 7
Roman numeral for 7
7 is represented as vii in Roman numerals.
0.5 tab in ABC medication
0.5 tab in ABC medication
For ABC 450 mg tablets, the patient takes 0.5 tablets per dose.
Weight from lb to oz
Weight from lb to oz
0.84 lb converts to 13.4 oz.
Total tablets from prescription
Total tablets from prescription
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Convert meters to millimeters
Convert meters to millimeters
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Convert lb to oz
Convert lb to oz
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Dosage for 63 lb patient
Dosage for 63 lb patient
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Temperature conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius
Temperature conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius
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Dosage from ABC stock solution
Dosage from ABC stock solution
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Scored tablet dosing
Scored tablet dosing
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Convert kg to lb
Convert kg to lb
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Weight conversion for 52.1 kg
Weight conversion for 52.1 kg
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Administering medication by weight
Administering medication by weight
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Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion
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Convert kg to grams
Convert kg to grams
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Right Education in medication
Right Education in medication
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Function of scored tablets
Function of scored tablets
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MDI function
MDI function
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Injection administration tips
Injection administration tips
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Shelf life of multidose vials
Shelf life of multidose vials
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Dose and route verification
Dose and route verification
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IM injection technique
IM injection technique
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Avoiding injection sites
Avoiding injection sites
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Right Route in medication
Right Route in medication
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Vaccination Information Statement
Vaccination Information Statement
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Topical medication application
Topical medication application
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Types of tablets
Types of tablets
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Filter needle use
Filter needle use
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Injectable medication knowledge
Injectable medication knowledge
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Live virus vaccine precautions
Live virus vaccine precautions
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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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