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Where would a medical assistant find information about a drug?
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a medical dictionary
the Physicians' Desk Reference
a coding manual
a pharmacy textbook
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When documenting medication administration, only document
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the time you gave the medication
the medications given that are prescribed medications
medications that you have administered
if you saw the patient take the medication
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Where would a medical assistant find information about a drug?
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When documenting medication administration, only document
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By observing the seven rights during medication administration, you will eliminate the potential for
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What word represents the avenue in which a medication is administered?
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In the metric system, what is the approximate equivalent of one teaspoon?
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As a clinical medical assistant, should you ask a coworker about any drugs you are not familiar with to determine the drug classification, the usual dosage, and the route of administration?
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Should both the apothecary and the household systems of measurement be avoided in the medical setting?
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Are liquid measurements such as drop (gt), minim (min), and fluid ounce (fl oz) part of the household system of measurement?
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Do medical assistants sometimes need to calculate the amount of medication to withdraw into a syringe or pour into a medicine cup even if the physician orders the amount?
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Is the body surface area (BSA) method considered the most accurate for calculating pediatric doses?
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The system of measurement that should be used in the medical setting is the _________ system.
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When calculating a dose using the ratio and proportion method the formula setup is: Dose on hand:Known quantity = Dose Desired: ________.
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The formula considered to be the most accurate method for calculating doses for children uses a scale known as the _________ to estimate body surface area.
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Medication given by the _________ route is placed in the pouch between the cheek and gum at the side of the mouth.
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The _________ method is used for IM administration of medications that may irritate or damage the tissues if allowed to leak back along the line of injection.
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To change ounces to milliliters,
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To change pounds to kilograms,
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To change grams to milligrams,
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Which of the following choices is not a reason physicians use to determine the appropriate route of administration?
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What is one reason oral medications may not be used for some patients or under certain circumstances?
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Parenteral administration refers not only to injections but to all ways drugs are administered other than
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In the medical office, syringes designed to hold _____ or more are usually used for irrigation only, not for injections.
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Intradermal medications are administered into the dermal layer of the skin by inserting the needle at what angle?
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Which injection route is used for drugs that should not be absorbed rapidly?
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Which medication route has the quickest action because it enters the bloodstream immediately?
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These devices in an IV setup help regulate the flow of fluids:
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What occurs when IV fluids infuse into the tissues surrounding the vein?
