Interpret the following order: cyanocobalamin 1 mL SC stat and then q month

cyanocobalamin one mL by injection subcutaneously now and then once a month

The MA assists with prescription therapy by phoning in prescriptions and writing prescriptions for signature by the Dr.

True, as long as it follows state/federal law

Interpret the following order: Lasix 20mg tab i qd @ 9A and again at 3P prn edema

Lasix 20mg one tablet each day at 9am and 3pm if needed for edema

Which of the following is NOT true?

A V/O may be documented later, as long as the med was given when ordered

Which of the following is NOT true?

The Physician is soley responsible for the administration of ordered meds

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1
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
1/320
2/360
1/360
1/300
2
Liter and milliliter are metric measures for measuring
weight
length
height
volume
3
If a patient is using a mail-order prescription service, a second prescription may be needed
False
True
4
25.5 meters = _______ millimeters
2,550 mm
250 mm
25,500 mm
255 mm
5
A prescription written in the apothecary system for 1 1/2 teaspoons would be equivalent to which metric measuerment?
2.5 mL
5 mL
7.5 mL
10 mL
6
Most nonparenteral medications are prescribed in the _______ system.
metric
unit
apothecary
household
7
Verbal orders do not need documentation in the medical record
True
False
8
The protocol for calling a pharmacy with refills varies with each physician's office and state statutes.
False
True
9
Interpret the following order: cyanocobalamin 1 mL SC stat and then q month
cyanocobalamin one microliter subcutaneously standing then four times a mo.
cyanocobalamin one mL by injection subcutaneously now and then once a month
cyanocobalamin one milliliter under tonque tomorrow and then twice a month
cyancocbalamin one milliliter starting now and then monthly
10
415 grams = _______ kilogram
0.415 kg
415 kg
41.5 kg
4.15 kg
11
The _______ for liquid meds can be changed according to the amount of liquid that is added when reconstituting a powder.
conversion factor
unit
powder form
dosage strength
12
75 centimeters = _______ millimeters
7.5 mm
750 mm
750 cm
0.75 mm
13
2/3 cup = _______ milliliters
166.6 mL
170 mL
160 mL
162 mL
14
The MA assists with prescription therapy by phoning in prescriptions and writing prescriptions for signature by the Dr.
False, this is never okay
True, as long as it follows state/federal law
15
If one tablet contains 250 milligrams of medication, how many milligrams are in 2 1/2 tablets?
600mg
650mg
625mg
675mg
16
A standing order does not require a signature by the physician with each use
False
True
17
15 tablespoons = _______ milliliters
300 mL
215 mL
225 mL
200 mL
18
If a reconstituted medication is 200mg/5 mL, how many mg would 15 mL be (of the same solution)?
300
600
500
200
19
Ordered: Plendil 30mg; Have: Plendil 15mg extended-release tablets; Desired Dose: _______
2 tabs
1 tab
2 capsules
3 tabs
20
Interpret the following order: Lasix 20mg tab i qd @ 9A and again at 3P prn edema
Lasix 20mg tablet daily at 9am and again in the afternoon if needed
Lasix 20mg four tablets a day as needed for edema
Lasix 20mg one tablet each day at 9am and 3pm if needed for edema
Lasix 20mg one tablet at 9am and again at 3pm in the afternoon
21
If a MA is unsure of the med ordered verbally by the physician, he/she should proceed to administer the med anyway
True
False
22
A medication order calls for one teaspoon. What is the metric equivalent?
10 cc
5 mL
25 mL
15 mL
23
The purpose of a prescription is to control the amount of medication and the way a patient takes the medication
True
False
24
Herbal, OTC, and prescription meds taken by a patient should be documented in the medical record for patient safety
False
True
25
Copying a prescription before it leaves the clinical site is a safeguard for the physician, the pharmacist, and staff
True
False
26
100 milligrams = grains _______
1.5
2
1
1.66
27
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
1/100
2/200
300
1/150
28
Which of the following is NOT true?
Legally speaking, any order not documented has not been given
Written orders are preferable to verbal orders
A V/O may be documented later, as long as the med was given when ordered
Verbal orders should always be repeated for accuracy
29
OTC meds are relatively safe because they do not cause adverse reactions or interact with prescription meds
True
False
30
Solve the problem. Reduce to lowest terms as necessary.
100/150
2/3
2 1/2
5/175
31
When documenting orders to the medical record, which of the following should be included?
date and time of order
amount of medication ordered
all of the above
medication strength
32
The Dr. has ordered Zyloprim 0.2g orally twice a day. On hand are Zyloprim 100 mg scored tablets. The nurse should give
1 cap
1 tab
2 cap
2 tab
33
Reduce
1 1/2
7/28
7/32
cannot be reduced
34
The Dr. saw 5 female patients and 8 male patients. Express the number of females to males as a fraction
5.8
5/8
5 : 8
5 1/8
35
_______ milligrams = 17,500 micrograms
17,500 mg
0.175 mg
1.75 mg
17.5 mg
36
Standing orders are assigned for use in many situations, and the MA should easily know what the physician expects
False
True
37
Which of the following is NOT true?
Many meds sound alike or are spelled alike, causing confusion with V/Os
The MA should have a working knowledge of any medication that he/she admins
V/O's should be repeated to the physician to ensure correctness
The Physician is soley responsible for the administration of ordered meds
38
The MA should spend time with PTs and care givers to ensure that med needs are understood & to assist with PT compliance
False
True
39
Prescriptions are given for meds administered at home, while med orders are usually used in the clinical setting
True
False
40
The sole responsibility in prescription correctness lies in the physician's hand
True
False
41
Only standard abbreviations should be used when writing a prescription
False
True
42
Prescription pads should be guarded at all times
True
False
43
Ordered: Sertraline HCL 25mg once daily; Have: see drug label; What will the individual dose be?
2 tab
3 caps
1 cap
1 tab
44
An intern is scheduled for a 16hr shift. He has worked 9 2/5 hrs already. How many hrs are left for him to work?
6.5 hours
6 3/5 cents
7 hrs
6 3/5 hrs
45
If a medication is available in 0.05mg tabs and the amount ordered is 0.025mg tabs, how many tablets would be given?
1/2
2
1
1 1/2
46
Any instructions given to the patient should be included in the medical record
True
False
47
The MA should tell the person calling for a prescription an approx. time that the prescription will be in called in
False
True
48
The numerical value for centi- is
0.001
0.1
0.01
1.0
49
Meter and centimeter are metric measures for measuring
height
volume
length
weight
50
Prescriptions may be written and signed on
all of the above
multiple blank forms
computer generated forms
single blank forms
51
Prescriptions of medications other than Schedule II controlled substances may be
written
verbally transferred by the medical office
all of the above
electronically transferred
52
If patient smith's normal pulse rate is 76 bpm, how many beats are in 1/4 of a minute?
21
19
17
20
53
4 tablespoons = _______ fluid ounces
2 fl oz
3 fl oz
1 fl oz
1 fl oz
54
All of the following are nonparenteral medications EXCEPT
inhalation solutions
IV solutions
nasal sprays
otic drops
55
Change the improper fraction into a mixed number
10 1/2
10 1/8
11
cannot be changed to a mixed number
56
A dental assistant works for 7 1/2 hours a day at a rate of $13.00 per hour. How much does the dental assistant earn
$91
$97.50
$100
$97
57
If a prescription is denied, the patient should be notified and given further follow-up instructions
False
True
58
What is the conversion factor for cups to pints?
1 pt = 3 cups
1 pt = 2 cups
1 pt = 1 cup
1 pt = 4 cups
59
Which of the following require a physician's signature and DEA number?
all written prescriptions leaving the physician's office
prescriptions written by agents of the physician, such as PAs, NPs, etc.
Schedule II medications
all of the above
60
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
40/7
5 5/7
5.37
5
61
8.95 milligrams = _______ micrograms
89.5 mcg
8950 mcg
0.895 mcg
895 mcg
62
If a multiple-line prescription blank is used, all lines should either contain a med or have a line drawn through it
False
True
63
A medication label contains information about the drug's strength, form, and trade/generic name
False
True
64
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
10 11/12
11
131/12
10 1/2
65
Read the ruler. What is the measurement that the arrow points to?
1 1/8
1 1/8 inches
1.5 inches
2
66
Schedules II and III medications may be telephoned to the pharmacy
False
True
67
Which of the following is necessary when administering medications?
patient education related to the medications
correct dosage range
possible adverse reactions
all of the above
68
Solve the problem. Reduce to lowest terms as necessary
11
116/15
7 11/15
7 5/20
69
When answering the phone for a prescription refill, which of the following info is not necessary to get from the patient
name of desired medication, its strength, and last time refilled
what time the patient expects to pick up the medication from the pharmacy
how the patient is taking the medication
name of pharmacy to be called
70
A newborn weighs 205 grams. How many kilograms does the newborn weigh?
0.205 kg
20.5 kg
2.05 kg
2 kg
71
If a tablet contains 125 milligrams of a drug, how many tablets equal 750 milligrams?
3 tabs
7 tabs
4 tabs
6 tabs
72
Match the order below: Benadryl 50 milligram capsules number 50 to be taken every four hours as needed for itching
Benadryl 50mg #50 cap i qid for itching
Benadryl 50mg #50 capsule one q4h prn itching
Benadryl 50mg #50 cap i qid prn itching
Benadryl 50mg #50 cap i qd prn itching
73
Find the lowest common denominator for the following fractions:
6
14
3
18
74
60 Kilograms = _______ pounds on a digital scale
120 lbs
6.0 lbs
132 lbs
125 lbs
75
Interpret the following prescription: Digitoxin 0.25mg Sig: tab i qd pc breakfast if pulse is above 60
take one tablet after breakfast daily if pulse is above 60
take one capsule before breakfast every day
take one tablet before breakfast and with other meals is pulse is above 60
Take one tablet with breakfast every other day if pulse is above 60
76
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
2
15/16
16/15
1 1/15
77
Available are furosemide 20mg tablets. The order is for furosemide 60mg. How many tablets should be given with each dose
9
12
8
3
78
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
28
27
28/27
1 1/27
79
The DEA number as well as the physician's address and phone number should appear on all prescriptions
True
False
80
Interpret the following order: ibuprofen 600mg qid pc and hs prn muscle spasms
ibuprofen 600mg by mouth four times a day after meals and at bedtime
ibuprofen 600mg by mouth four times a day for muscle spasms
ibuprofen 600mg by mouth 4x/day with meals and at bedtime as needed....
ibuprofen 600mg by mouth daily after a meal or at bedtime as needed
81
Medication orders are best given in writing
False
True
82
When phoning in a prescription, the MA should ask the pharmacist to repeat the order
False
True
83
Solve the problem. Reduce to lowest terms as necessary.
1 7/8
1 28/32
5
4 15/32
84
The prescription is a legal document
True
False
85
Solve the problem. Reduce to lowest terms as necessary.
2.5
8/3
3
2 2/3
86
15 pounds = _______ kilograms. Round to the nearest tenth.
6.8 kg
6.8 lbs
7.2 kg
6 kg
87
Prescription blanks should be used for which of the following?
all of the above
writing prescriptions
orders for lab tests
ordering stock medications
88
Solve the problem. Reduce to lowest terms as necessary
2 1/4
2 1/2
3
9/4
89
0.2 grams = _______ micrograms
200,000 mcg
20 mcg
200 mcg
2,000 mcg
90
Grains 40 = _______ milligrams
2 gr
2400 mg
2000 mg
1800 mg
91
Solve the problem. Reduce to the lowest terms as necessary.
10 11/16
11
10 5/16
165/16
92
1/2 gallon = _______ cups
4 cups
8 cups
16 cups
2 cups
93
Choose the correct metric notation: Three hundred fifty micrograms
350 mcg
350 mg
0.350 mcg
300.50 mcg
94
Make into an improper fraction:
37/3
12
cannot be made into an improper fraction
3/37
95
Using the proportional method, solve for x in this ratio: 2 : x :: 4 : 2
3
4
1
2
96
12 teaspoons = _______ milliliters
30 mL
100 mL
80 mL
60 mL
97
Flagyl five hundred milligram tablets; number fourteen; one tablet twice a day with meals for seven days
Flagyl 500mg #14 tab i tid with meals x 7 days
Flagyl 500mg #14 tab i daily with breakfast x 7 days
Flagyl 500mg #14 tab i qid with meals x 7 days
Flagyl 500mg #14 tab i bid with meals x 7 days
98
Arrange from largest to smallest:
2/3, 3/24, 3/4, 5/8
15/24, 18/24, 16/24, 3/24
3/24, 5/8, 2/3, 3/4
3/4, 2/3, 5/8, 3/24
99
Reduce to lowest terms
8/27
4
cannot be reduced
16/54
100
Interpret the following order: meperidine 50mg IM stat and repeat q4h prn pain
meperidine 50mg in the muscle now and four times a day
meperidine 50mg subcutaneously now and every four hours as needed
meperidine 50mg in the muscle now and every four hours as needed for pain
meperidine 50mg in the vein now and every four hours as needed for pain

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