The Metric System
What is the basic linear unit used to measure length or distance?
meter
What is the term for the long portion of the needle that is inserted into the body tissue?
the shaft
Most drugs produce unintended and indesirable effects known as _______ ________. These are secondary side effects that occur along with the therapeutic effect of the drug
adverse reactions
Of all the different types of injections, which type of injection has the slowest absorption rate?
intradermal injections
Although tuberculosis can occur in almost any part of the body, which part of the body does it usually attack?
the lungs
How many cubic centimeters in a liter?
1000
This part of the needle must be facing up as it is inserted.
the bevel
Occasionally, a patient has a severe allergic reaction that occurs suddenly and immediately. What is this called?
anaphylactic reaction
Ideal locations for this type of injection include the upper lateral part of the arms, the anterior thigh, the upper back, and the abdomen
subcutaneous injection
When administering an intramuscular injection, how long should you pull back on the plunger for after inserting the needle to see if blood appears (between what range in seconds)?
5 to 10 seconds
The number of micrograms in a milligram
1000
As the size of the gauge increases, the diameter of the lumen ________ (increases/decreases), so a ____ (22/25) gauge needle would be smaller than a 23 gauge needle
decreases, 25
What is the term for the reddening of the skin caused by the dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin?
Erythema
For this type of injection, an amount of up to 3 mL can be injected into the gluteal or vastus lateralis muscles, although older and very thin adults are able to tolerate only 2 mL or less in these sites. The gauge of the needle used for this type of injection ranges from 18 G to 23 G depending on the viscosity of the medication.
intramuscular injection
Between what time range can TB tests be read?
48 to 72 hours
If you are administering medication that comes in a vial of Vistaril with 50 mg/ml, and you need 75 mg, how many vials will you need?
1.5 or 1 1/2 vials
This part of the syringe holds the medication and contains calibrated markings to measure the proper amount of medication
the barrel
Which of the following should the MA do first if they believe that the patient is having an anaphylactic reaction?
a. finish the injection
b. notify the physician so that they can treat the patient
c. tell the patient to take slow, deep breaths
d. Locate an epi pen
b. notify the physician so that they can treat the patient
Which of the following groups of people are NOT at high risk for tuberculosis and do not demonstrate the need for a TB test?
a. those with close day-to-day contact with someone who has active tuberculosis
b. those emigrating from a country with a high incidence rate of TB
c. those who work/reside in facilities or institutions with people at high risk for TB (ex: hospitals)
d. those who have tested negative for TB within the last year
d. those who have tested negative for TB within the last year
Between how many minutes can allergy tests be read after administration at the medical office?
15 to 20 minutes
What two units of volume in the metric system are used interchangeably and are extremely important to know when dealing with the administration of medication?
the cubic centimeter (cc) and the milliliter
Hypodermic syringes are calibrated in...
(CCs/milliliters/deciliters/other)
milliliters
An abnormal or peculiar response to a drug that is unexplained and unpredictable; elderly patients are most prone to these and should be monitored closely when they are taking a new medication
idiosyncratic reaction
When medication is drawn from an ampule using a syringe, glass particles also might be withdrawn. What can be done to prevent this from happening?
A needle with a filter should be used to filter out any small glass particles.
Who is responsible for having accurate and pertinent information on the prescription form unless delegated otherwise?
the physician