NCM 107- RLE EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
HOW ARE DRUGS NAMED AND CLASSIFIED - Answer- • Prescriptive drugs
• Nonprescriptive drugs
• Generic name
• Trade or Brand name
EFFECTS OF DRUGS (5) - Answer- • Side effects
• Adverse effects
• Drug toxicity
• Allergy
- Anaphylactic reaction
• Drug interaction
Ampule - Answer- *Flick the upper stem of the ampule several
time with a finger nail or holding the upper
stem of the ampule, make a large circle
with the arm extended. This wll bring all
the medication down to the main portion of
the ampule.
*Partially file the neck of the ampule, if
necessary to start a clean break
Vials - Answer- *Mix the solution if necessary by rotating the vial between the palm of
the hands, not by shaking. Some vals contain aqueous suspension, which settle when
they stand. when you shake it cause the mixture to foam.
*Remove the protective metal cap, and clean the rubber cap wth an antiseptic wipe, by
rubbing it in circular motion. The antiseptic cleans the cap so that the needle will remain
sterle when it is inserted.
BASIC DRUG CALCULATION FORMULA - Answer- D/H*X
INTRADERMAL INJECTION - Answer- • An injection administered into the dermis, just
below the epidermis.
(7)EQUIPMENT (SYRINGE) - Answer- • Medication ampule or vial
• Tuberculin 1 ml Syringe
• Medication card or medication administration card
• Alcohol swabs or cotton balls with alcohol
, • Dry cotton balls
• Filter or aspirating needle
• Medication Tray
SITES (3) - Answer- • Inner aspect of the forearm
• Upper chest
• Upper Back beneath the scapula
INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION - Answer- It is the administration of medication to the
muscle of the skin.
SITES OF ADMINISTRATION (4) - Answer- Dorsogluteal muscle
Ventrogluteal muscle
Vastus lateralis muscle
Deltoid muscle
Dorsogluteal muscle - Answer- - most common among the four IM injection sites for
adults. Given in gluteus medius muscle.
Ventrogluteal muscle - Answer- -it is more advantageous since there is no large nerve
or blood vessels in the area. It is preferred for children since gluteal muscles are not
completely developed.
Vastus lateralis muscle - Answer- -this site is recommended for infants and small
children whose gluteal muscle are still undeveloped.
Deltoid muscle - Answer- - the deltoid muscle of the arm can also be used as a site for
IM injection, although it is easily & accessible, its use is limited, because the smaller
muscle is not capable of absorbing large amount of medication.
FOR HEPARIN INJECTION - Answer- • Do not aspirate. Do not massage the injection
site to prevent hematoma formation.
FOR INSULIN INJECTION - Answer- • Do not massage to prevent rapid absorption
which may result to hypoglycemic reaction
ORAL MEDICATION - Answer- • Oral administration is a route of administration where a
substance is taken through the mouth. Per os abbreviated to P.O. is sometimes used as
a direction for medication to be taken orally.
MEDICINE - Answer- A substance that is used in treating disease
or relieving pain and that is usually in the form of a pill or a liquid.
PURPOSE 5 (ORAL MED) - Answer- • To promote health.
• To prevent illness.
• To help in diagnosis.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
HOW ARE DRUGS NAMED AND CLASSIFIED - Answer- • Prescriptive drugs
• Nonprescriptive drugs
• Generic name
• Trade or Brand name
EFFECTS OF DRUGS (5) - Answer- • Side effects
• Adverse effects
• Drug toxicity
• Allergy
- Anaphylactic reaction
• Drug interaction
Ampule - Answer- *Flick the upper stem of the ampule several
time with a finger nail or holding the upper
stem of the ampule, make a large circle
with the arm extended. This wll bring all
the medication down to the main portion of
the ampule.
*Partially file the neck of the ampule, if
necessary to start a clean break
Vials - Answer- *Mix the solution if necessary by rotating the vial between the palm of
the hands, not by shaking. Some vals contain aqueous suspension, which settle when
they stand. when you shake it cause the mixture to foam.
*Remove the protective metal cap, and clean the rubber cap wth an antiseptic wipe, by
rubbing it in circular motion. The antiseptic cleans the cap so that the needle will remain
sterle when it is inserted.
BASIC DRUG CALCULATION FORMULA - Answer- D/H*X
INTRADERMAL INJECTION - Answer- • An injection administered into the dermis, just
below the epidermis.
(7)EQUIPMENT (SYRINGE) - Answer- • Medication ampule or vial
• Tuberculin 1 ml Syringe
• Medication card or medication administration card
• Alcohol swabs or cotton balls with alcohol
, • Dry cotton balls
• Filter or aspirating needle
• Medication Tray
SITES (3) - Answer- • Inner aspect of the forearm
• Upper chest
• Upper Back beneath the scapula
INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION - Answer- It is the administration of medication to the
muscle of the skin.
SITES OF ADMINISTRATION (4) - Answer- Dorsogluteal muscle
Ventrogluteal muscle
Vastus lateralis muscle
Deltoid muscle
Dorsogluteal muscle - Answer- - most common among the four IM injection sites for
adults. Given in gluteus medius muscle.
Ventrogluteal muscle - Answer- -it is more advantageous since there is no large nerve
or blood vessels in the area. It is preferred for children since gluteal muscles are not
completely developed.
Vastus lateralis muscle - Answer- -this site is recommended for infants and small
children whose gluteal muscle are still undeveloped.
Deltoid muscle - Answer- - the deltoid muscle of the arm can also be used as a site for
IM injection, although it is easily & accessible, its use is limited, because the smaller
muscle is not capable of absorbing large amount of medication.
FOR HEPARIN INJECTION - Answer- • Do not aspirate. Do not massage the injection
site to prevent hematoma formation.
FOR INSULIN INJECTION - Answer- • Do not massage to prevent rapid absorption
which may result to hypoglycemic reaction
ORAL MEDICATION - Answer- • Oral administration is a route of administration where a
substance is taken through the mouth. Per os abbreviated to P.O. is sometimes used as
a direction for medication to be taken orally.
MEDICINE - Answer- A substance that is used in treating disease
or relieving pain and that is usually in the form of a pill or a liquid.
PURPOSE 5 (ORAL MED) - Answer- • To promote health.
• To prevent illness.
• To help in diagnosis.
