Free NHA Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which route of administration is considered parenteral?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular

Answer

Oral

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Sublingual

Answer

Topical

Question 2

A prescription for a Schedule II drug requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A written or electronic prescription with no refills

Answer

A verbal order from the provider

Answer

Can be refilled up to five times in six months

Answer

Does not require a DEA number on the prescription

Question 3

The medical abbreviation "bid" on a prescription means the medication should be taken how often?

Accepted Answer

Twice a day

Answer

Once a day

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Three times a day

Answer

At bedtime

Question 4

Which of the "Seven Rights" of medication administration involves confirming the patient's name and date of birth?

Accepted Answer

Right Patient

Answer

Right Drug

Answer

Right Dose

Answer

Right Route

Question 5

A provider orders 500 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

1 tablet

Answer

1.5 tablets

Answer

0.5 tablets

Question 6

For an adult intramuscular (IM) injection into the deltoid muscle, which needle gauge is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

23-gauge

Answer

18-gauge

Answer

27-gauge

Answer

30-gauge