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K-Final Review Flashcards

1
Q

Which scheduled has the highest abuse potential?

A

Schedule II

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2
Q

This part of the Rx contains the dosage and name

A

Inscription 

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3
Q

Angle of subcutaneous injection 

A

45 or 90° degrees

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4
Q

True or false
An MA can prescribe medication 

A

False

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5
Q

Increases urine output and lower blood pressure

A

Diuretic

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6
Q

Where to find misinterpreted abbreviations?

A

DO NOT USE list

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7
Q

Largest gauge needle

A

16 G

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8
Q

True or false 
SQ injections, go into the muscle

A

False

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9
Q

Reason for using drug

A

Indication

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10
Q

How to dispose of expired, non-controlled drugs?

A

Biohazard waste company

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11
Q

What has the same measurement as 1000 MG

A

1 g

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12
Q

True or false
Never inject air into the vial when drawing up

A

False

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13
Q

What would NOT be considered an official drug name?

A

Mucinex

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14
Q

Glass container that you crack open, sealed For sterility

A

Ampule

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15
Q

True or false
Never administer medication someone else has prepared

A

True

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16
Q

How often to update patient’s medication list

A

Every visit

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17
Q

Approves/regulates manufacturing, and distribution of drugs

A

FDA
Food and drug administration

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18
Q

When do you document that you’ve given medication?

A

Right after giving meds

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19
Q

What should the patient know about their Rx?

A

Other medication to avoid

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20
Q

True or false
E- prescribing is NOT the most secure way to send a Rx?

A

False

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21
Q

Contains supplies for medical emergencies

A

Crash cart

22
Q

Prevacid is a (an)

A

Antacid

23
Q

Grams to kilograms conversion; moves decimal points

A

3 spaces to the left

24
Q

The marketing or trade name of a drug is also called

A

Brand name

25
Q

How the body observes, distributes, metabolizes , and excretes, (ADME) the drug

A

Pharmacokinetics

26
Q

True or false
Antihypertensive increases blood pressure

A

False

27
Q

GTT stands for

A

Drops

28
Q

Most drugs metabolize in the

A

Liver

29
Q

True or false
Sublingual medication is administered under the tongue

A

True

30
Q

Where does baccalaureate medication go?

A

Inner cheek

31
Q

Route of administration for TB or allergy test

A

ID
intradermal

32
Q

Route of administration for parenteral medication

A

-Into the muscle
-underneath the skin
-fat tissue 

33
Q

When to complete controlled drug inventory

A

Every 2 years

34
Q

What schedule do anti-diarrheal’s belong to ?

A

Schedule V

35
Q

True or false
unintended, but mild and common effects of a medication are called adverse effects

A

False

36
Q

Drugs categorized as potentially dangerous and addictive 

A

Controlled substance

37
Q

How long must a clinic keep their inventory records ?

A

Up to 2 years

38
Q

True or false
In pharmacology PO stands for possible outcome

A

False

39
Q

q stands for?

A

Every

40
Q

Medication that you can rub into the skin

A

Topical

41
Q

example of a medication NOT taken by mouth

A

Insulin

42
Q

What should be your first step before administering an injection?

A

Verify patient’s identity

43
Q

Proper way to use safety device

A

Push up with dominant thumb

44
Q

True or false
You should never re-insert with the same needle if you have two come out the patient skin

A

True

45
Q

Where is medication released with the oral route?

A

In the stomach

46
Q

Which site can not be used for IM injections

A

Cubital fossa

47
Q

True or false
It’s OK to document everything once the patient leaves ?

A

False

48
Q

What schedule drug is Demerol?

A

Schedule II

49
Q

How much medication is in each mL?
(Must look to the picture)

A

25 mg

50
Q

True or false
The patient has the right to know about their medication effects

A

True

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