FREE CCBMA Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the correct angle for administering a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

15 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

Answer

Parallel to the skin

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

High potential for abuse but has an accepted medical use

Answer

Low potential for abuse and no prescription required

Answer

No currently accepted medical use in the U.S.

Answer

Available over-the-counter with restrictions

Question 3

The medical abbreviation 'bid' on a prescription means:

Accepted Answer

Twice a day

Answer

Once a day

Answer

Three times a day

Answer

As needed

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Seven Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right Provider

Answer

Right Patient

Answer

Right Dose

Answer

Right Route

Question 5

A provider orders 250 mg of a medication. The medication is available as 500 mg/2 mL. How many mL should the medical assistant administer?

Accepted Answer

1 mL

Answer

0.5 mL

Answer

1.5 mL

Answer

2 mL

Question 6

A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). A medical assistant should understand that this medication is a type of:

Accepted Answer

Diuretic

Answer

Antibiotic

Answer

Anticoagulant

Answer

Antihistamine

Question 7

What is the preferred intramuscular injection site for an infant under 12 months of age?

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Deltoid

Answer

Dorsogluteal

Answer

Ventrogluteal