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The correct position of the bevel of the needle when performing an intradermal injection is
bevel up
The slowest way for a drug to reach the cells of the body is
orally
A medication to be given on an empty stomach should be taken
1 hour before meals or 2 hours afterward.
An incorrect way to pour a liquid medication from a bottle is
holding the cup at eye level to ensure accuracy of the dose.
All of the following are routes to administer a parenteral medication except: 1. oral 2. intramuscular 3. subcutaneous 4. intradermal
1. oral
All of the following types of medications can be administered to alcoholics or diabetics except: 1. emulsions 2. magmas 3. elixirs 4. troches
3. elixirs
Which statement best describes the proper technique to use when withdrawing a dose of medication from a vial?
Inject an amount of air equal to the amount of medication you are withdrawing.
If a medication error occurs you must complete a(n)
incident report
Which statement describes why the healthcare worker must aspirate before administering an injection?
as a safety check to make sure the needle has not entered a blood vessel
When should a patient be assessed to determine if they have experienced a reaction to a specific medication?
assess after 30 min
A medication that is thin and watery is referred to as being
aqeous
Which item on a drug label will make it easier for a manufacturer to trace a problem to a particular batch, allowing for drug recall?
lot number
How many times should a label be checked when administering a medication?
3x
Which piece of information may be present on a drug label?
specific storage requirements, length of time a drug will be potent after being opened, the warning "not safe for pregnant women"
Which abbreviation indicates a medication is to be taken after a meal?
p.c.
Which of the following will best prevent medication tracking when administering an intramuscular injection?
using z track method
When reading a diagnostic skin test, the healthcare worker is observing the injection site for
induration and erythema
The process of pulling back slightly on the plunger of a syringe while administering an injection is referred to as
aspirating
Which statement describes how a tuberculin syringe is calibrated?
hundreths of cc
Which statement describes how to mix different types of insulin in a syringe?
withdraw the fast- acting type, then the long acting
Although a drug may have several brand names, it only has one
generic name
A needle with a length of 1/4 -5/8 inches is most commonly used for which type of injection?
intradermal injection
An intradermal injection is administered using a(n)
tb syringe
Military time equivalent of 5:45 p.m.
1745
Which route of medication administration is the most dangerous way to administer drugs?
IV