Parenteral Medication
The process of administering medications by injection using a needle and syringe is
oral medication administration.
transdermal medication administration.
buccal medication administration.
parenteral medication administration.
parenteral medication administration.
What does the abbreviation written as BID or b.i.d. mean?
before bedtime
two tablets per day
before meals
twice a day
twice a day
Which substance is responsible for the formation of teeth and bones?
fat-soluble vitamins
water-soluble vitamins
macrominerals
microminerals
macrominerals
Fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, and raisins are a good source of which of the following?
sodium
potassium
magnesium
calcium
potassium
Drugs that kill microorganisms directly are called
bacteriocidal.
anticidal.
microbial.
streptocidal.
bacteriocidal.
The most common vehicle for transmission of pathogens is
saliva.
urine.
blood.
vaginal secretions.
blood
Medication forms are classified as
solids, liquids, gases, and preparations.
liquids, semiliquids, solids, and semisolids.
solids, solutions, syrups, and suspensions.
powders, tablets, capsules, and liquids.
liquids, semiliquids, solids, and semisolids.
Yellow fruits and vegetables, green leafy vegetables, and sunlight contain
fat-soluble vitamins.
water-soluble vitamins.
minerals.
fibers.
fat-soluble vitamins.
Which term describes an invasion by pathogens that reproduce, multiply, and cause infection?
infection
immunization
hypersensitivity
anaphylaxis
infection
Performing hand hygiene through handwashing with soap and water or with an alcohol hand rub sterilizing equipment, changing bed linens frequently, using standard precaution when potentially coming into contact with bodily fluids, and placing patients with certain disease into isolation are all examples of
bactericidal techniques.
aseptic techniques.
disinfectant techniques.
immunization techniques.
aseptic techniques.
The most common route of exposure to a blood-borne disease is the result of
a cut by broken glassware.
an accidental spraying by blood or body fluids.
a needlestick injury.
soiled medical equipment.
a needlestick injury.
A medication that is thin and watery is referred to as being
viscous.
gelatinous.
aqueous.
liquid.
aqueous.
Catalysts for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism are found in
fat-soluble vitamins.
water-soluble vitamins.
minerals.
fibers.
water-soluble vitamins.
All of the following are fat-soluble vitamins except
vitamin A.
vitamin D.
vitamin E.
vitamin B.
vitamin B.
Which antibiotic is the most effective and least toxic?
tetracyclines
penicillins
macrolides
aminoglycosides
penicillins
Which client information should be considered when choosing a site to administer an injection?
client's race
client's health status
client's intelligence
client's build
client's build
Suppositories and ointments are examples of medication in _________blank form.
prepackaged
liquid
semisolid
concentrated
semisolid
A tingling in the extremities can be a symptom of a deficiency of
vitamin E.
vitamin B1.
vitamin C.
vitamin K.
vitamin B1.
Which bacteria would cause an infection deep within the body, such as in a joint?
atherogenic bacteria
aerobic bacteria
anaerobic bacteria
acidophilic bacteria
anaerobic bacteria
A narrow-spectrum antibiotic is prescribed because
broad-spectrum antibiotics give more types of organisms a chance to develop resistance.
broad-spectrum antibiotics are more expensive than narrow-spectrum antibiotics.
narrow-spectrum antibiotics are less likely to cause hypersensitivity.
narrow-spectrum antibiotics are faster acting than broad-spectrum antibiotics.
broad-spectrum antibiotics give more types of organisms a chance to develop resistance.
An injection performed using the fatty tissues on the outer upper arm, the front of the thigh, the abdomen, and the upper back below the shoulder blades is called
intradermal.
intramuscular.
intravenous.
subcutaneous.
subcutaneous
Which term is used to describe a medication that is thick and sticky?
viscous
gelatinous
aqueous
liquid
viscous
Which drug may be prescribed to treat osteoporosis?
calcium carbonate
potassium chloride
iron
folic acid
calcium carbonate
Which drug may be prescribed to treat hypokalemia?
calcium carbonate
Potassium chloride
iron
riboflavin
Potassium chloride
In patients taking penicillin, rash, fever, or chills may indicate
a superinfection.
drug resistance.
hypersensitivity.
the presence of penicillinase.
hypersensitivity.