Question

pharmacology

Directions. Select the best answer to each multiple-choice question, and write the appropriate letter on the answer sheet: 14. Individuals who prepare and administer medications are expected to be a) licensed b) registered, or certified ) authorized by a physician to do so (d) all of these 15. When administering a medication in a physician's office, the best method of identifying the patient is to a) check the patient's identification bracelet b) call the patient by name s) ask the patient to state his or her name d) and c 16. When reading the correct amount of a liquid medication that has been poured in a measuring device, read at the a) top of the meniscus b) level of the meniscus Jowest level of the meniscus d) middle of the meniscus 17. When a medication error occurs, you should first a) get excited b) recognize that an error has been made c) seek out your supervisor to assist you with the patient d) seek out the physician to report the error 18. For a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given a) by the right route b) at the right time c) in the right dose d) in the right place before administering any medication. 19. Always check for a) antibodies b) allergies c) antigens d) anergies should be shaken thoroughly before it is poured. 20. A product that contains a/an a) syrup b) elixir c) precipitate d) percipate

Answer 1

14.Ans : d) all of these
Reason: All are necessary for individuals who administer medications.
15. Ans:c) ask the patient to state his or her full name.
Reason: Appropriate person identification helps to minimize errors.
16. Ans : C) Lowest level of the meniscus.
Reason : it is the accurate point for measurement.
17.Ans:b) recognize that an error has been made.
Reason : realization of errors helps in adapting solutions for the problem.
18.Ans: b) at the right time.
19.Ans: b) allergies
20.Ans: c) precipitate