RAD 165 Pharmacology- Unit 1 Questions and Correct Answers

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RAD 165 Pharmacology- Unit 1
Questions and Correct Answers

Question: 1987 ACR
Answer: contrast injection & radiopharmaceuticals falls under
responsibilites of certified imaging technologists


Question: 1991 ASRT
Answer: adds venipuncture to scope of practice for radiologists


Question: 2002 JCERT
Answer: adds pharmacology, patient care, medical ethics/legal, content
areas to accredited programs


Question: standard of care
Answer: measure of competence of the professional


Question: medical negligence
Answer: failure to do something that a reasonable person of ordinary
prudence would do in a certain situation


Question: medical malpractice
Answer: breach of duty to adhere to a standard of care


Question: liability
Answer: someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving
success


Question: educational standards
Answer: standard of care that is appropriate for the field, curriculum
guides direct content for areas of study, revised periodically

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Question: professional standards
Answer: appropriate professional requirements that fall within the scope
of practice; mandatory continuing education


Question: HiPAA
Answer: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a
federal law protecting the privacy of patient-specific health care
information and providing the patient with control over how this
information is used and distributed.


Question: What should the radiographer know about the patient before
administration of medication
Answer: allergy history


Question: type of medication orders
Answer: written
verbal
standing


Question: verbal orders
Answer: a spoken order *must be written/ charted/ verified by physician


Question: standing orders
Answer: a permanent instruction or procedure that remains in effect until
it's specifically changed or canceled


Question: the rights of medication administration
Answer: right patient
right drug
right dosage
right time
right route


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