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1

Which of the following is not an appropriate device for measuring an oral liquid preparation?
A)calibrated measuring spoon
B)measuring cup
C)tuberculin syringe
D)oral syringe
2

A dose of medication has a volume of 4 mL. Which device would be the best choice for measuring this amount?
A)measuring cup
B)20 mL injectable syringe
C)household teaspoon
D)calibrated measuring spoon
3

What is the largest amount you can accurately measure with a measuring cup?
A)5 mL
B)15 mL
C)30 mL
D)60 mL
4

A nasogastric tube is one that delivers food or medication into the __________ via the nasal pathway.
A)small intestine
B)stomach
5

Which of the following could be used in an emergency to administer 0.5 mL of an oral medication?
A)measuring cup
B)household teaspoon
C)2oz amber bottle
D)tuberculin syringe (without needle)
6

Insulin that is designated U-100 means that is has 100 units for every _____mL.
A)1
B)0.1
C)10
D)100
7

What volume would be needed to administer 34 units of U-100 insulin?
A)3.4 mL
B)34 mL
C)0.34 mL
D)none of the above
8

When measuring an injectable medication with a syringe, you should measure the volume by lining up the _________ ring with the appropriate dosage line.
A)trailing
B)leading
9

Which of the following could be used in an emergency to administer 0.75 mL of an injectable medication?
A)calibrated measuring spoon
B)oral syringe
C)dropper
D)none of the above
10

Which of the following is an example of a cartridge?
A)Tubex
B)ampule
C)needle
D)vial
11

Which of the following needles would have a smaller diameter than a 27G needle?
A)21G
B)29G
C)25G
D)none of the above
12

When should extra medication in a pre-filled syringe be discarded?
A)After the ordered dose is given to the patient.
B)Before the ordered dose is given to the patient.
13

All syringes have the same calibrations and therefore can be used interchangeably.
A)True
B)False
14

Which device is the best choice to administer a vaccine?
A)10 mL syringe
B)insulin syringe
C)tuberculin syringe
D)none of the above
15

Which is NOT an attribute of a transdermal medication?
A)quick onset of action
B)avoids painful injections
C)good for patients that can not tolerate oral medications
D)bypasses the gastrointestinal system
16

Which dosage form is also referred to as instillations?
A)tablets
B)vaginal inserts
C)suppositories
D)drops
17

The concentration of medication to be administered is 5 mg/2 mL. The correct dose is 4mg. What is the correct volume to be administered?
A)10 mL
B)2 mL
C)1.6 mL
D)2.5 mL
18

A standard syringe is one that holds more than 10 mL.
A)True
B)False
19

One-half ounce is equivalent to __________.
A)one teaspoon
B)one dram
C)3 mL
D)one tablespoon
20

Because they are administered on the skin, transdermal medications are non-lethal in any amount.
A)True
B)False





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