#1
Which of the following is a common unit for medication dosage?
Liters
Milligrams
Meters
Grams
#2
What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in medication administration?
Per Rectum
Per Os
Intramuscular
Intravenous
#3
Which route of medication administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
Intramuscular
Oral
Sublingual
Rectal
#4
What is the primary role of a medication nurse in a healthcare setting?
Performing surgical procedures
Administering medications
Drawing blood
Interpreting X-rays
#5
What is the primary goal of medication reconciliation?
To calculate medication dosages
To assess vital signs
To prevent medication errors
To administer medications via IV
#6
What is the purpose of a 'medication order' in a healthcare setting?
To record patient allergies
To document vital signs
To communicate specific drug therapy
To schedule surgical procedures
#7
In medication administration, what does the acronym 'MAR' stand for?
Medical Assessment Report
Medication Authorization Record
Medication Administration Route
Medication Absorption Rate
#8
What is the formula for calculating medication dosage?
Dosage = Volume / Time
Dosage = Strength x Volume
Dosage = Time / Strength
Dosage = Volume + Strength
#9
What is the role of a drip factor in IV (intravenous) administration?
To measure time
To control flow rate
To calculate dosage
To determine medication strength
#10
Which of the following is a factor affecting medication absorption?
Age
Heart rate
Hair color
Temperature
#11
What is the purpose of the 'six rights' in medication administration?
To ensure accurate medication dosing
To monitor patient heart rate
To measure blood pressure
To assess respiratory rate
#12
What does the abbreviation 'gtt' stand for in medication dosages?
Grams
Gastrointestinal tract
Guttae (drops)
Grains
#13
In intravenous administration, what is the purpose of a 'bolus' dose?
To slow down the infusion rate
To administer a large volume rapidly
To measure the drip factor
To dilute the medication
#14
What is the term for the process of converting drug dosage from one form to another (e.g., from tablets to liquid)?
Dose conversion
Dosage equivalence
Pharmacokinetics
Medication reconciliation
#15
In pediatric dosage calculations, what is BSA commonly used for?
Determining the appropriate needle size
Calculating medication dosage
Monitoring vital signs
Assessing respiratory rate
#16
What is the term for the maximum amount of a drug that can be given safely?
Therapeutic range
Maximum dose
Toxic dose
Loading dose
#17
Which of the following is a common method for calculating pediatric medication dosages?
Clark's rule
Euler's formula
Newton's law
Boyle's law
#18
Which organization is responsible for setting standards related to medication administration?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
WHO (World Health Organization)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
ISMP (Institute for Safe Medication Practices)
#19
Which route of medication administration has the slowest absorption rate?
Intramuscular
Sublingual
Intravenous
Oral
#20
Which of the following is a common method for calculating medication dosages based on body surface area?
Young's rule
Friedewald equation
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Mosteller formula
#21
In intravenous administration, what is the purpose of a 'secondary infusion set'?
To measure the drip factor
To administer a secondary medication
To control the flow rate
To dilute the primary medication