Pharmacology
Dosage calculations
Medication administration
Orientation to the Lab
Clinical cases
100
is the process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use?
What is Absorption
100
refers to the amount of space a drug occupies.
What is Volume
100
methods of medication administration where drugs are placed in the mouth but do not continue along the GI tract?
What is Buccal
100
are the tests that usually use samples of whole blood to identify problems with the count, size, or shape of blood cells that could indicate disease.
What is Hematologic testing
100
The physician ordered a series of Imferon shots for Gina, a patient who has iron-deficient anemia. Gina is in the office for her second shot. She tells you she dreads getting the shot because the first one not only hurt, but also caused significant skin irritation. Which of the following would be the best response?
What is Z track
200
pertains to the length of time between dosing and the availability of a drug in the bloodstream?
What is Distribution
200
Is the method of dosage calculation where you use the basic equation D/H x Q to find the correct dose.
What is Formula method
200
Juanita is 34 years old and weighs 145 pounds. The appropriate needle length for a Bicillin C-R intramuscularly injection is ?
What is 1 – 1 1/2 inches.
200
is used to sterilize all instruments and equipment before they are used on a patient or in testing procedures
What is Incubator
200
You have been asked to administer a liquid antibiotic to Carrie, a 3-year-old child. You measure the medication using a calibrated dropper and place it to the side of Carrie's tongue, making sure she swallows it. Two minutes later, Carrie vomits, and you can see the medication in the vomit. What should you do?
What is to Readminister
300
are examples of anticoagulants?
What is Lovenox, Heparin & Coumadin
300
If the physician has ordered Depakene syrup 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses per day for a child who weighs 33 lb. You have on hand Depakene syrup 250 mg/5 mL. How much Depakene will you administer per dose?
What is 2.5 ml
300
are common sites for intradermal injections?
What is forearm and back
300
measures light intensity, is a basic electronic component of many pieces of analytic laboratory equipment.
What is Photometer
300
You have prepared Mrs. White's vitamin B12 shot, performing the "triple check," and are about to administer it when an emergency occurs in the next patient exam room and you are called to assist. You place the prepared injection in a drawer and lock it, then leave the room. When you return, Mrs. White is still waiting patiently. What should you do next?
What is to check and give injection
400
contain microorganisms that have been killed or attenuated (weakened) in a laboratory to stimulate antibody formation, but do not overpower the body and cause disease.
What is Vaccine
400
IF the physician asks you to administer a 20 mg IM injection of Depo-Medrol but The available medication is a 5 mL multidose vial that provides 40 mg/ mL. How much will you inject?
What is 0.5 ml
400
is the most rapid-acting and produces the most immediate effect?
What is IV or intravenous
400
is designed to monitor the quality of the patient care a medical laboratory provides and helps to ensure laboratory worker safety.
What is Quality Assurance Program
400
Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?
What is Palliative
500
is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?
What is Pharmacotherapeutics
500
If the physician orders Zinacef 50 mg/kg/day IM q6h. Rosie weighs 30 lb. How many milligrams of the medication will Rosie receive in one dose?
What is 170 mg
500
method of drug administration that requires passing a urinary catheter into the bladder to instill a drug?
What is Urethral
500
are highly complex and require that the laboratory be inspected periodicallcannot be performed in a POL
What is Certificate of Waiver
500
Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4°F. One of the medications the physician suggested for Johnny is over-the-counter Children's Benadryl. To what category does Benadryl belong, and which symptoms will it ease?
What is Antihistamines
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