#1
Which of the following is a common route for medication administration?
Intramuscular
Intraosseous
Intrathecal
Intradermal
#2
What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in medication administration?
Per Rectum
Per Os
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
#3
Which of the following is a common side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Nausea and vomiting
Bronchospasm
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of a medication order?
Patient's name
Medication name
Dosage frequency
Health insurance information
#5
What does 'PRN' stand for in medication orders?
Per Recommended Need
Pro Re Nata
Per Regular Norm
Post Refill Necessary
#6
Which of the following medications requires a special technique called 'Z-Track' method for administration?
Insulin
Influenza vaccine
Iron supplements
Depo-Provera
#7
What is the term used to describe the process of comparing a patient's prescribed medications to the medications they are actually taking?
Medication reconciliation
Medication adherence
Medication administration
Medication regimen
#8
Which organization is responsible for establishing standards and guidelines for safe medication practices in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
#9
What is the term used to describe a medication that has the potential for abuse and is regulated by the Controlled Substances Act?
Prescription medication
Over-the-counter medication
Narcotic medication
Controlled substance
#10
Which of the following is an example of a medication error?
Administering medication via the correct route
Documenting medication administration accurately
Administering the wrong medication to a patient
Double-checking medication orders before administration
#11
Which of the following statements about the 'Rights of Medication Administration' is correct?
It includes the right medication, right patient, right dose, right time, and right route.
It only includes the right medication and right dose.
It only includes the right patient and right time.
It only includes the right route and right time.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing medication absorption?
Route of administration
Patient's age
Blood flow to the site of administration
Drug solubility
#13
What is the primary purpose of the 'Beers Criteria'?
To identify potentially inappropriate medications for older adults
To assess the efficacy of newly developed medications
To determine the optimal dosages for pediatric patients
To regulate the advertising of prescription drugs
#14
Which of the following medication administration routes typically has the fastest onset of action?
Oral
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
Topical
#15
What is the primary role of a medication safety officer within a healthcare organization?
To prescribe medications to patients
To dispense medications to patients
To oversee strategies to prevent medication errors
To monitor patient adherence to medication regimens