Module 7 Quiz – Pharmacology and Medication Administration

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a vaccine to a patient. Which of the following is a critical step in the “7 Rights” of medication administration?

A medical assistant is preparing for an IM injection and selects a 1.5-inch, 23-gauge needle for an average-sized adult patient. The assistant cleans the site and inserts the needle. What is the next critical step after inserting the needle and before depressing the plunger for a non-vaccine medication where aspiration is indicated by policy?

A patient’s rectal temperature is 101.2°F. The medical assistant recognizes this is approximately equivalent to what oral temperature?

A patient’s urine specimen is red-orange. The patient is currently taking medication for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the urine color?

The medical assistant is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult patient. The preferred site is:]]>

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to an average-sized adult. Which needle angle is most appropriate?

After administering an IM injection, the correct action is to:

A medical assistant is reviewing a new patient’s immunization record and notices they are behind on their Tdap vaccine. The patient is 35 years old. What is the appropriate action?

A patient with a history of frequent PVCs is scheduled for a Holter monitor. What is the purpose of this test?

What is the primary reason that modern pediatric dosage calculations are based on the child\’s weight in kilograms (mg/kg)?

A CCMA is reviewing a provider’s order for an IV infusion. The order is for 250 mL of Normal Saline to be infused over 90 minutes. The available IV tubing is macrodrip with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. The CCMA calculates the flow rate to be 42 gtt/min. Is this calculation correct?

A medical assistant notices that a patient’s IV is dripping much slower than the ordered rate. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A patient at a new practice needs their medication list updated in the EHR. According to CMS regulations for CPOE, who is authorized to enter this information?

The pancreas produces which two hormones that are essential for regulating blood glucose levels?

A medical assistant is providing patient education to a newly diagnosed HIV-positive patient. Which of the following statements is most accurate to include?