HSC 3147 Intro to Pharmacology Exam 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
OSHA standards include all of the following EXCEPT
use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks for all medication
administration
use of biohazard containers for sharps
use of gloves for giving injections
barrier equipment if sprays or splashes may occur
no recapping of needles and other sharps - answer>>>use of gloves for giving injections
If an error occurs, what steps should be taken for patient safety?
Notify the physician or supervisor immediately.
Observe the patient for adverse reactions.
Document the time, dose, and medication given.
Document any orders given to reverse the mistake and any patient education performed.
All of the above steps would be taken. - answer>>>All of the above steps would be taken
Oral medications should be used if the medication
has changed colors has a strong or unexpected
odor
is out of date
has disintegrated
all of the above are reasons to not use - answer>>>all of the above
Which of the following is not true of oral medication administration?
If the medication has a potential to stain teeth, it should be administered with a straw.
Effervescent tablets should be taken as soon as the medication has dissolved in the liquid.
, -
The patient taking medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not
required to read the medication bottle before taking a medication.
Oral medications may come in sprinkles that are applied to food for administration.
Some oral medications may be crushed or chewed. - answer>>>The patient taking
medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not required to read the
medication bottle before taking a medication.
For ease of swallowing oral solid medications, place the drug on the back of the tongue.
True
False - answer>>>True
The routes of enteral medications include _____ medications.
oral rectal
nasogastric and gastric
all of the above
a and b - answer>>>all of the above
When administering medications
always pour the medication into the cap and do not touch the drug
use the 3 + 7 rules
give the drug with sufficient liquid for ease of swallowing
crush the tablet prior to administering
a, b, and c - answer>>>a, b, and c
Rectal medications are used to
relieve discomfort locally stimulate
evacuation of the bowels provide
systemic medications
a and b
, a, b, and c - answer>>>a, b, and c
Effervescent tablets or powders should be given at least 15 minutes after the solid form
has dissolved in water.
True
False - answer>>>False
The oral route of medication administration is preferred because of which of the following
EXCEPT
safety
ease of administration the
best acceptance generally
length of time for absorption
all of the above are reasons to use the oral route - answer>>>length of time for
absorption
To aid in taking oral medications, the patient may
place the solid medication on the front of the tongue
mix the medication in thick liquids, such as applesauce, unless this is contraindicated
make sure the mouth is moist all of the above
all except a - answer>>>all except a
When using an oral syringe
draw the medication to the desired line for administration
squirt the medication into the mouth rapidly to prevent the person from experiencing
any distaste that may occur wash the syringe immediately after use a and c
all of the above - answer>>>a and c
Sublingual medications can be either sprays or small porous tablets.
True
False - answer>>>True
Which of the following medications is available as a patch?
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
OSHA standards include all of the following EXCEPT
use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks for all medication
administration
use of biohazard containers for sharps
use of gloves for giving injections
barrier equipment if sprays or splashes may occur
no recapping of needles and other sharps - answer>>>use of gloves for giving injections
If an error occurs, what steps should be taken for patient safety?
Notify the physician or supervisor immediately.
Observe the patient for adverse reactions.
Document the time, dose, and medication given.
Document any orders given to reverse the mistake and any patient education performed.
All of the above steps would be taken. - answer>>>All of the above steps would be taken
Oral medications should be used if the medication
has changed colors has a strong or unexpected
odor
is out of date
has disintegrated
all of the above are reasons to not use - answer>>>all of the above
Which of the following is not true of oral medication administration?
If the medication has a potential to stain teeth, it should be administered with a straw.
Effervescent tablets should be taken as soon as the medication has dissolved in the liquid.
, -
The patient taking medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not
required to read the medication bottle before taking a medication.
Oral medications may come in sprinkles that are applied to food for administration.
Some oral medications may be crushed or chewed. - answer>>>The patient taking
medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not required to read the
medication bottle before taking a medication.
For ease of swallowing oral solid medications, place the drug on the back of the tongue.
True
False - answer>>>True
The routes of enteral medications include _____ medications.
oral rectal
nasogastric and gastric
all of the above
a and b - answer>>>all of the above
When administering medications
always pour the medication into the cap and do not touch the drug
use the 3 + 7 rules
give the drug with sufficient liquid for ease of swallowing
crush the tablet prior to administering
a, b, and c - answer>>>a, b, and c
Rectal medications are used to
relieve discomfort locally stimulate
evacuation of the bowels provide
systemic medications
a and b
, a, b, and c - answer>>>a, b, and c
Effervescent tablets or powders should be given at least 15 minutes after the solid form
has dissolved in water.
True
False - answer>>>False
The oral route of medication administration is preferred because of which of the following
EXCEPT
safety
ease of administration the
best acceptance generally
length of time for absorption
all of the above are reasons to use the oral route - answer>>>length of time for
absorption
To aid in taking oral medications, the patient may
place the solid medication on the front of the tongue
mix the medication in thick liquids, such as applesauce, unless this is contraindicated
make sure the mouth is moist all of the above
all except a - answer>>>all except a
When using an oral syringe
draw the medication to the desired line for administration
squirt the medication into the mouth rapidly to prevent the person from experiencing
any distaste that may occur wash the syringe immediately after use a and c
all of the above - answer>>>a and c
Sublingual medications can be either sprays or small porous tablets.
True
False - answer>>>True
Which of the following medications is available as a patch?
