NCMA Pharmacology UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is associated with the use of aspirin products? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Reye's syndrome
The patient lost her bottle of medication, but found one pill in the bottom of her purse. Which of
the following references would allow the medical assistant to determine what kind of medication
it is by looking at the pill? - CORRECT ANSWER -Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
A medication with ototoxic side effects may cause which of the following conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER -tinnitus
The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following side effects is likely to
occur if too much of the medication is taken? - CORRECT ANSWER -hypotension
Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal harm? - CORRECT
ANSWER -X
The medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history. Which of the following
products has the potential to cause a drug-herb interaction and is important to include on the
medication list? - CORRECT ANSWER -*St. John's wort*:
common herbal remedy used for mild depression and interacts with a large number of
medications.
Which of the following is a reliable source for a medical assistant when looking up information
about a specific medication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT
ANSWER -PDR, Pharmaceutical package insert, and Dosage handbooks
Which of the following immunizations should be avoided for an adult patient taking a
maintenance dose of prednisone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Zoster
, The physician orders acetaminophen (Tylenol) 240 mg po to be administered to a child with an
axillary T of 39.2 degrees C. The available amount of Tylenol is the standard liquid
concentration of 160 mg/5 mL. Which of the following volumes of medication should the child
receive? - CORRECT ANSWER -7.5 mL of Tylenol
Metoprolol (Lopressor) 40mg tab po bid is prescribed for a patient with hypertension. The
medical assistant educates the patient to take the medication - CORRECT ANSWER -
twice per day
(bid = 2x a day)
(po = by mouth)
(pc = after meals)
The physician orders a first dose of Amoxicillin 150 mg po for a patient in the clinic diagnosed
with bilateral otitis media. The available amount is 500 mg in 5 mL. How much medication
should the medical assistant administer to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.5 mL
D/H*V
D=desired dose
H=dose on hand
V=volume
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S.1000 mg po q day. The amount on hand
is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER -2 tabs
The physician orders "Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg po tid X 3 days." Xanax 1 mg scored tablets
are available. The medical assistant should write which of the following numbers of tablets on
the dispense line for this prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER -4.5
The provider orders a prescription for Ampicillin 500mgs p.o. bid X10 days. How many capsules
will be dispensed by the pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER -20
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is associated with the use of aspirin products? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Reye's syndrome
The patient lost her bottle of medication, but found one pill in the bottom of her purse. Which of
the following references would allow the medical assistant to determine what kind of medication
it is by looking at the pill? - CORRECT ANSWER -Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
A medication with ototoxic side effects may cause which of the following conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER -tinnitus
The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following side effects is likely to
occur if too much of the medication is taken? - CORRECT ANSWER -hypotension
Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal harm? - CORRECT
ANSWER -X
The medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history. Which of the following
products has the potential to cause a drug-herb interaction and is important to include on the
medication list? - CORRECT ANSWER -*St. John's wort*:
common herbal remedy used for mild depression and interacts with a large number of
medications.
Which of the following is a reliable source for a medical assistant when looking up information
about a specific medication? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) - CORRECT
ANSWER -PDR, Pharmaceutical package insert, and Dosage handbooks
Which of the following immunizations should be avoided for an adult patient taking a
maintenance dose of prednisone? - CORRECT ANSWER -Zoster
, The physician orders acetaminophen (Tylenol) 240 mg po to be administered to a child with an
axillary T of 39.2 degrees C. The available amount of Tylenol is the standard liquid
concentration of 160 mg/5 mL. Which of the following volumes of medication should the child
receive? - CORRECT ANSWER -7.5 mL of Tylenol
Metoprolol (Lopressor) 40mg tab po bid is prescribed for a patient with hypertension. The
medical assistant educates the patient to take the medication - CORRECT ANSWER -
twice per day
(bid = 2x a day)
(po = by mouth)
(pc = after meals)
The physician orders a first dose of Amoxicillin 150 mg po for a patient in the clinic diagnosed
with bilateral otitis media. The available amount is 500 mg in 5 mL. How much medication
should the medical assistant administer to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.5 mL
D/H*V
D=desired dose
H=dose on hand
V=volume
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S.1000 mg po q day. The amount on hand
is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER -2 tabs
The physician orders "Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg po tid X 3 days." Xanax 1 mg scored tablets
are available. The medical assistant should write which of the following numbers of tablets on
the dispense line for this prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER -4.5
The provider orders a prescription for Ampicillin 500mgs p.o. bid X10 days. How many capsules
will be dispensed by the pharmacy? - CORRECT ANSWER -20
