Medication Administration and Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on medication routes, safety, and administration techniques with this pharmacology quiz.

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Which of the following is a common route for medication administration?

Intramuscular

Intraosseous

Intrathecal

Intradermal

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What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in medication administration?

Per Rectum

Per Os

Intramuscular

Subcutaneous

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Which of the following is a common side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Hypotension

Hyperglycemia

Nausea and vomiting

Bronchospasm

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a medication order?

Patient's name

Medication name

Dosage frequency

Health insurance information

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What does 'PRN' stand for in medication orders?

Per Recommended Need

Pro Re Nata

Per Regular Norm

Post Refill Necessary

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Which of the following medications requires a special technique called 'Z-Track' method for administration?

Insulin

Influenza vaccine

Iron supplements

Depo-Provera

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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

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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)

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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

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#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

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#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.

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#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

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#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

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#14

Which of the following medication administration routes typically has the fastest onset of action?

Oral

Intravenous

Subcutaneous

Topical

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#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

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Medication Administration and Management Quiz

Which of the following is a common route for medication administration?

What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in medication administration?

Which of the following is a common side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Which of the following is NOT a component of a medication order?

What does 'PRN' stand for in medication orders?

Which of the following medications requires a special technique called 'Z-Track' method for administration?

What is the term used to describe the process of comparing a patient's prescribed medications to the medications they are actually taking?

Which organization is responsible for establishing standards and guidelines for safe medication practices in the United States?

What is the term used to describe a medication that has the potential for abuse and is regulated by the Controlled Substances Act?

Which of the following is an example of a medication error?

Which of the following statements about the 'Rights of Medication Administration' is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing medication absorption?

What is the primary purpose of the 'Beers Criteria'?

Which of the following medication administration routes typically has the fastest onset of action?

What is the primary role of a medication safety officer within a healthcare organization?

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