Pharmacology Flashcards
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Which of the following routes of administration provides the fastest absorption of a medication?
Answer: Intravenous (IV)
The intravenous (IV) route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers in other tissues. This results in an immediate onset of action, making it the fastest route of administration.
A prescription for which of the following medications requires a written prescription and cannot be refilled?
Answer: Morphine
Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance. Drugs in this category have a high potential for abuse and require a written or electronic prescription, and refills are not permitted.
A physician orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The available stock is 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the medical assistant administer?
Answer: 2 tablets
To solve this, use the formula: (Dose Ordered / Dose on Hand) x Quantity. In this case, (500 mg / 250 mg) x 1 tablet = 2 tablets. The medical assistant should administer two tablets to achieve the ordered dose.
The medical abbreviation "q.i.d." written on a prescription means the medication should be taken how often?
Answer: Four times a day
The Latin abbreviation "q.i.d." stands for "quater in die," which translates to four times a day. It is a common directive for medication frequency.
Which of the following is the preferred injection site for an intramuscular (IM) injection on an infant?
Answer: Vastus lateralis
The vastus lateralis muscle, located on the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, is the preferred site for IM injections in infants and young children. This muscle is well-developed and lacks major nerves and blood vessels.
All of the following are part of the "Seven Rights" of medication administration EXCEPT:
Answer: Right Provider
The "Seven Rights" are Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation, and Right to Refuse. Right Provider is not one of the universally accepted rights of medication administration, as the focus is on the actions of the person administering the medication.