random
Benzodiazepines are classified by the Controlled Substances Act as which of the following classes
Class IV
name of the device used to support or modify the curvature of an endotracheal tube during intubation
stylet
scrubbed surgical technologist’s role in the general anesthesia induction phase
to maintain absolute quiet
Teaspoon, dram, and drop are volume measurements
apothecary
medication containers would pose the highest risk of contamination of the sterile field
ampule
Diminished cardiac and urinary output, hypotension, and tachycardia are signs of
shock
A bovine-derived enzyme used as a chemical method of hemostasis
thrombin
widely accepted list for correct medication handling is entitled the Six _____ of Medication Administration.
Rights
apothecary system is based on the weight of
wheat
drug preparation is a sweetened, alcohol-based liquid
elixir
Cough syrups containing codeine would be placed in which of the following classifications of controlled substances
Class V
assigned, copyrighted name
trade
following governmental regulatory agencies has oversight of pharmaceutical companies
FDA
International System of Units
metric system
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also known as
analgesics
categories of drugs is used to outline hollow or tubular anatomical structures for radiographic visualization
contrast media
prophylaxis relieve pain or other symptoms of a disease process T/F
false
patient taking a medication for a long period may experience tolerance, resulting in
increased dosages
Antibiotics and the anticoagulant heparin are frequently diluted with normal saline to achieve a more powerful dosage than the original strength. T/F
False
Ancef, Kefzol, and Keflex are brand names for which of the following categories of antibiotic/anti-infective agents
cephalosporins
types of irrigating solutions is used during placement of synthetic grafts during vascular procedures to prevent clotting
heparinized saline
ophthalmic medications constricts the pupil
miotic
induced hypothermia to a core temperature of 68°F or below
profound
T/F To convert weight in pounds to kilograms for a near estimate in an emergency, divide the pounds in half and then subtract the first digit
example, 160/2 = 80, 80 – 8 = 72 kilograms
True
Teratogens fall into which of the following categories of medication effects
toxic