How soon should a drug ordered as “STAT” be administered?
a. Immediately
b. With the next meal
c. At the same time every day
d. Only when the
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ANS: A
A STAT order is written by a prescriber for a drug to be administered once and immediately.
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2. When do most drug errors occur in a hospital setting?
a. When a patient is in the emergency department
b. When a patient is scheduled for a procedure
c. When drugs are being administered to patients
d. When two patients have the same last name
ANS: C
Most drug errors are made while giving drugs. Common errors include giving the wrong drug
or giving the wrong dose. Follow the “eight rights” to prevent drug errors.
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3. Which type of drug must always be swallowed without chewing?
a. Liquid drugs
b. Time-release drugs
c. Drugs that taste bad
d. Drugs that act on the intestinal tract
ANS: B
Some pills and capsules are prepared for slow absorption. These drugs are often labeled
enteric-coated, time release, or slow release. If chewed, crushed, or opened, these drugs may
be absorbed too rapidly. This can irritate the gastrointestinal (GI) system or cause symptoms
of overdose.
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4. Which abbreviation means that a drug is to be given orally?
a. PRN
b. NPO
c. PO
d. PPD
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ANS: C
PO means per os or administration of drugs by the mouth.
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5. Which needle position is best for an intradermal injection?
a. Bevel side to the right
b. Bevel side to the left
c. Bevel side down
d. Bevel side up
ANS: D
When giving an intradermal injection, insert the needle at a 10- to 15-degree angle with the
bevel facing up. Do not pull back (aspirate) on the plunger of the syringe. Inject the drug so a
little bump forms and remove the needle.
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6. For which patient condition or problem are rectal drugs avoided?
a. Fever
b. Vomiting
c. Diarrhea
d. Pregnancy
ANS: C
The patient with diarrhea cannot hold rectal drugs long enough for absorption to take place.
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7. Which injection site is located on the front of the thigh?
a. Deltoid
b. Dorsogluteal
c. Ventrogluteal
d. Vastus lateralis
ANS: D
The vastus lateralis is located in the muscles on the front of the thigh.
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8. What is the purpose of using the “Z-track” method of intramuscular injection?
a. Preventing accidental intravenous injection
b. Preventing oozing of drug back through the needle path
c. Reducing the chances of hitting bone or nerve with the needle
d. Allowing larger amounts (volumes) of drugs to be administered into smaller
muscles
ANS: B
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Use the Z-track method of IM injection for drugs that are irritating to subcutaneous tissue or
that may permanently stain the tissues. After drawing the drug into the syringe, draw in 0.1 to
0.2 mL of air. The air follows the drug into the muscle and stops it from oozing through the
path of the needle. After you select and cleanse the site, pull the tissue laterally and hold it.
Insert the needle into the muscle; inject the drug and release the tissue as you remove the
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