Free NHA Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which route of administration is considered parenteral?
- Oral
- Sublingual
- Intramuscular (Correct answer)
- Topical
Correct answer: Intramuscular
Parenteral administration refers to any route that is not enteral (via the digestive tract). Intramuscular injections bypass the digestive system, making them a parenteral route.
Question 2: A prescription for a Schedule II drug requires which of the following?
- A verbal order from the provider
- A written or electronic prescription with no refills (Correct answer)
- Can be refilled up to five times in six months
- Does not require a DEA number on the prescription
Correct answer: A written or electronic prescription with no refills
Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and are strictly regulated. A provider must give a written or electronically sent prescription, and no refills are permitted.
Question 3: The medical abbreviation "bid" on a prescription means the medication should be taken how often?
- Once a day
- Twice a day (Correct answer)
- Three times a day
- At bedtime
Correct answer: Twice a day
The abbreviation "bid" comes from the Latin phrase "bis in die," which translates to twice a day. It is a common directive for medication frequency.
Question 4: Which of the "Seven Rights" of medication administration involves confirming the patient's name and date of birth?
- Right Drug
- Right Dose
- Right Route
- Right Patient (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Right Patient
The "Right Patient" is a critical safety check to ensure the medication is given to the correct individual. This is always verified using at least two patient identifiers, such as full name and date of birth.
Question 5: A provider orders 500 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered?
- 1 tablet
- 1.5 tablets
- 2 tablets (Correct answer)
- 0.5 tablets
Correct answer: 2 tablets
The calculation is the desired dose (500 mg) divided by the dose on hand (250 mg per tablet). 500 divided by 250 equals 2, so two tablets should be administered.
Question 6: For an adult intramuscular (IM) injection into the deltoid muscle, which needle gauge is most appropriate?
- 18-gauge
- 23-gauge (Correct answer)
- 27-gauge
- 30-gauge
Correct answer: 23-gauge
A 22- to 25-gauge needle is standard for most adult IM injections into the deltoid. An 18-gauge needle is too large and would cause unnecessary tissue trauma, while 27- and 30-gauge needles are typically too fine and short for deep muscle tissue.
Free NHA Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers
Which route of administration is considered parenteral?