Module 2: Positions/Medications

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

Front

Question 2

Bilateral

Answer 2

Pertaining to Both Sides

Question 3

Caudal

Answer 3

Tail

coccygeal area

Question 4

Cephalic

Answer 4

Head

Question 5

Dextro

Answer 5

Right

Question 6

Distal

Answer 6

Farther Away From

Question 7

Dorsal Recumbent

Answer 7

lying on the back with knees up/feet flat on table

Question 8

Eversion

Answer 8

turning outward or inside out

Question 9

Extension

Answer 9

bringing limb to a straight position

Question 10

External

Answer 10

Outside

Question 11

Flexion

Answer 11

bending limb or body part at joint

Question 12

Fowler’s

Answer 12

raising head of the bed up to 90*

Question 13

Inferior

Answer 13

below or directed downward

Question 14

Internal

Answer 14

Inside

Question 15

Knee-Chest, Knee-Elbow

Answer 15

drawing knees up to chest

Question 16

Lateral

Answer 16

side, away from the middle

Question 17

Lithotomy

Answer 17

on the back, flexing legs on abducted thighs

Question 18

Medial

Answer 18

Midline

Question 19

Oblique

Answer 19

slanting, on an incline

Question 20

Peripheral

Answer 20

outside the central area

Question 21

Posterior

Answer 21

Back

Question 22

Prone

Answer 22

lying on abdomen

Question 23

Proximal

Answer 23

toward center or point of attachment

Question 24

Quadrant

Answer 24

dividing area horizontall/vertically into four parts

Question 25

Recumbent

Answer 25

lying down

Question 26

Rotation

Answer 26

turning around an axis

Question 27

Sims

Answer 27

lateral with one knee/thigh up

Question 28

Sinistro

Answer 28

Left

Question 29

Superior

Answer 29

above or directed upward

Question 30

Supine

Answer 30

lying on the back

Question 31

Trendelenburg

Answer 31

lying with head lower than legs

Question 32

# Medication Form aerosols

Answer 32

inhalation | route

Question 33

# Medications Form caplets

Answer 33

oral | route

Question 34

# Medications Form capsules

Answer 34

oral | route

Question 35

# Medications Form creams

Answer 35

topical, vaginal, rectal | route

Question 36

# Medications Form drops

Answer 36

otic, ophthalmis, nasal | route

Question 37

# Medications Form dry powder for inhalation

Answer 37

inhalation | route

Question 38

# Medications Form elixirs

Answer 38

oral | route

Question 39

# Medications Form emulsions

Answer 39

oral | route

Question 40

# Medications Form foams

Answer 40

vaginal | route

Question 41

# Medications Form gels

Answer 41

oral, topical, rectal | route

Question 42

# Medications Form injectable liquids

Answer 42

IV, IM, subcut, ID | route

Question 43

# Medications Form liniments

Answer 43

topical | route

Question 44

# Medications Form lotions

Answer 44

topial | route

Question 45

# Medications Form lozenges

Answer 45

oral | route

Question 46

# Medications Form mist

Answer 46

inhalation, nasal | route

Question 47

# Medications Form ointments

Answer 47

topical, ophthalmic, otic, vaginal, rectal | route

Question 48

# Medications Form patches

Answer 48

topical (transdermal) | route

Question 49

# Medications Form powders

Answer 49

topical | route

Question 50

# Medications Form powders for reconstitution

Answer 50

IV, IM, subcut, ID | route

Question 51

# Medications Form solid extracts, fluid extracts

Answer 51

oral | route

Question 52

# Medications Form solutions

Answer 52

oral, topical, vaginal, urethral, rectal (enemas) | route

Question 53

# Medications Form sprays

Answer 53

topical, nasal, inhalation, sublingual | route

Question 54

# Medications Form steam

Answer 54

inhalation | route

Question 55

# Medications Form suppositories

Answer 55

vaginal, rectal | route

Question 56

# Medications Form suspensions

Answer 56

oral | route

Question 57

# Medications Form syrups

Answer 57

oral | route

Question 58

# Medications Form tablets

Answer 58

oral, buccal, sublingual, vaginal | route

Question 59

# Medications Form tinctures

Answer 59

oral, topical | route

Question 60

# Route Epidural | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 60

Epidural Space | spine ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 61

# Route Intra-arterial | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 61

Arteries | to break up clots ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 62

# Route Intra-articular | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 62

Within a Joint Space ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 63

# Route Intradermal | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 63

Skin of the Upper Chest, Forearms, Upper Back ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 64

# Route Intramuscular (IM) | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 64

Deltoid, Vastus, Lateralis, Ventrogluteal Muscles ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 65

# Route Intraosseous | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 65

Bone Marrow ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 66

# Route Intraperitoneal | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 66

Peritoneal Cavity (abdomen) ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 67

# Route Intrapleural | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 67

Pleural Space (lungs) ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 68

# Route Intrathecal | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 68

Subarachnoid Space (brain) ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 69

# Route Intravenous (IV) | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: NO

Answer 69

Major Veins, Most Often Arm/Hands, Central Venous Access Devices ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 70

# Route Subcutaneous | Parenteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 70

Under Skin Abdomen, Anterior Thighs, Upper Outer Arm, Upper Back (under shoulder) ## Footnote injectable liquid

Question 71

# Route Buccal | Enteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 71

Against the Cheek ## Footnote tablets

Question 72

# Route Oral | Enteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 72

Mouth, Stomach (nasogastric, gastrostomy tubes), intestines (nasoenteric tube) ## Footnote tablets, capsules, caplets, lozenges, syrups, suspensions, emulsions, elixirs, solutions

Question 73

# Route Sublingual | Enteral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 73

Under the Tongue ## Footnote tablets

Question 74

# Route Nasal | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 74

Nose ## Footnote sprays, mist, drops

Question 75

# Route Ophthalmic | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 75

Eyes ## Footnote drops, ointment

Question 76

# Route Otic | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 76

Ears ## Footnote drops, ointment

Question 77

# Route Rectal | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 77

Anus/Rectum ## Footnote solutions, suppositories, creams, ointments, gel

Question 78

# Route Respiratory/Inhaled | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 78

Airways ## Footnote sprays, aerosols, mists, steam, dry powder for inhalation

Question 79

# Route Topical/Transdermal | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 79

On the Skin ## Footnote gels, tinctures, solutions, ointments, lotions, creams, liniments, powders, patches, sprays

Question 80

# Route Vaginal | other ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 80

Vaginal/Vulva ## Footnote tablets, suppositories, creams, foams, solutions

Question 81

# Route Urethral ## Footnote CCMA permit: YES

Answer 81

Urethra ## Footnote solutions

Question 82

Absorption

Answer 82

process of pharmacokinetics meds process/moved into bloodstream

Question 83

Distribution

Answer 83

process of pharmacokinetics meds transported through bloodstream body's tissues/organs

Question 84

Metabolism

Answer 84

process of pharmacokinetics body breaks down meds into metabolites ready for excretion

Question 85

Excretion

Answer 85

process of pharmacokinetics the body removes meds metabolites

Question 86

Right Patient

Answer 86

one of the rights of meds administration. use two patient identifiers to verify that meds is administered to correct patient

Question 87

Right Medication

Answer 87

one of the rights of meds administration. check label 3x verify meds, strength, dose

Question 88

Right Dose

Answer 88

one of the rights of meds administration. compare dose on prescription medical record w/dosage on med label

Question 89

Right Route

Answer 89

one of the rights of meds administration. compare route on prescription medical record w/administration route to be used

Question 90

Right Time

Answer 90

one of the rights of meds administration. confirm wheater the meds any specific timing. prepare patient for immediate effects of meds

Question 91

Right Technique

Answer 91

one of the rights of meds administration. know correct techniques for administering every meds by every route

Question 92

Right Documentation

Answer 92

one of the rights of meds administration. proper doc includes date, time, quantity, meds, strength, lot number, manufacturer, expiration date, patient outcome