Administration of Medicine

Medications Administration

100

After recognizing that you administered the wrong medication, you should do this to ensure the patient's safety. 

Notify the healthcare provider immediately

200

To ensure patient safety, the medication label should be checked this many times before administration.

Three times

300

This is the first thing a Medical Assistant should do after administering a medication.

Document the procedure immediately 

400

This paper must be given to a patient or parent when administering any vaccine to inform them of risks and benefits.

Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)

500

This refers to any route of medication administration that does not involve the gastrointestinal tract.

Parenteral

Injections

100

This small bubble or bump at the injection site indicates a successful intradermal (ID) injection.

Wheal

200

This is the correct angle to insert a needle for an intramuscular injection.

90 degrees

300

This type of injection is given directly into the skin, just below the epidermis, and is often used for (TB) tests.

Intradermal (ID) injection

400

This is the correct angle for administering an intradermal (ID) injection.

10-15 degrees

500

This is the name of the muscle where injections are given in infants and young children.

Vastus lateralis muscle

RxAbbreviations

100

This abbreviation means "nothing by mouth"

NPO

200

This abbreviation means "as needed"

PRN

300

This abbreviation means "twice a day."

BID

400

This abbreviation means "after meals."

PC

500

This abbreviation indicates that a medication should be given "four times a day."

QID

Word Parts

100

This word part means "skin."

derm-

200

This suffix means “pain”

-algia

300

This prefix means “over” or “excessive”

hyper-

400

This prefix refers to "inside" or "within."

intra-

500

This prefix means “through” or “throughout.”

trans-

Routes of Administration

100

This route is ideal for patients who cannot swallow or are unconscious.

Intravenous (IV)

200

Treats asthma by delivering medication via this route

Inhalation

300

This route involves placing a medication between the gum and cheek, allowing it to absorb through the oral mucosa without swallowing.

Buccal route

400

This route allows the slowest absorption rate among all common injection types.

Subcutaneous (SubQ)

500

This route is used when a patient places medication under the tongue to dissolve.

Sublingual (SL)