Atlas-of-Medication-Administration-(Chapters-6-11)-EXAM-Question-and-
Answer
1. "Speed-shock"---CORRECT-ANSWER-reaction-that-occurs-when-a-substance-
(med)-is-given-too-rapidly.-Usually-an-IV-Push-Med.-
the-rapid-delivery-creates-a-concentrated-plasma-level-and-may-result-in-
shock,-syncope-and-cardiac-arrest
2. Adverse-drug-events---CORRECT-ANSWER-Medication-errors-that-can-result-
in-serious-complications.
3. Aerosols---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-flow-of-air-or-oxygen-under-pressure-to-
disperse-a-drug-throughout-the-respiratory-tract.
4. Air-embolism---CORRECT-ANSWER-caused-from-air-bubble-in-
cardiovascular-system-(IV/Push)
Symptoms:
palpitations
chest-pain
SOB
cyanosis
hypotension
weak-thready-pulse
Nurse-should:
turn-pt-onto-left-side-
admin.-oxygen
notify-doc
monitor-vital-signs
Prevent-by:-
clamping-IVs-when-not-in-use
instruct-pt-to-do-valsalva-manuver-when-injecting
do-not-allow-IVs-to-run-dry
remove-all-air-from-tubing/syringes
5. Allergens---CORRECT-ANSWER-Occurs-when-your-immune-system-reacts-to-
a-foreign-substance-—-such-as-pollen,-bee-venom-or-pet-dander-—-or-a-food-
that-doesn't-cause-a-reaction-in-most-people.
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Atlas-of-Medication-Administration-(Chapters-6-11)-EXAM-Question-and-
Answer
6. Ampules---CORRECT-ANSWER-small,-sealed-glass-containers-used-for-
storing-single-doses-of-liquid-medications,-chemicals,-or-other-sensitive-
substances,-protecting-them-from-air-and-contamination
7. Anergic---CORRECT-ANSWER-a-state-where-immune-cells-(like-T-cells-or-B-
cells)-are-present-but-fail-to-respond-to-an-antigen
8. Aqueous---CORRECT-ANSWER-water-based-preparations-that-contain-
suspended-materials.
9. Bar-code---CORRECT-ANSWER-Code-for-administration-of-a-proper-drug,-
electronic-charting-and/or-inventory-control.
10. Barrel---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-part-of-a-syringe.-The-outer-portion-on-which-
the-calibrations-for-the-measurements-of-the-drug-volume-are-located.
11. Buccal---CORRECT-ANSWER-Between-the-cheek-and-the-lower-molar-teeth.
12. Butterfly-needles---CORRECT-ANSWER-small,-flexible-needles-with-plastic-
"wings"-for-easy-grip,-used-for-drawing-blood-or-giving-meds
13. Caplets---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-tablet-shaped-in-the-form-of-a-capsule.
14. Capsules---CORRECT-ANSWER-Small-cylindrical,-gelatin-containers-that-
hold-dry-powder-or-liquid-medicinal-agents.
15. Central-devices---CORRECT-ANSWER--a-long,-flexible-tube-your-provider-
inserts-into-a-vein-in-your-neck,-chest,-arm-or-groin
16. Computer-controlled-dispensing-system---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-common-
system-for-medication-ordering-and-administration
17. Computerized-provider-order-entry-system-(CPOE)---CORRECT-ANSWER-
Used-to-transmit-orders-electronically.
18. Consent-form---CORRECT-ANSWER-Grants-permission-to-the-health-care-
facility-and-the-health-care-provider-to-provide-treatment.
19. Consultation-reports---CORRECT-ANSWER-A-specialist's-summary-of-
findings,-diagnoses,-and-recommendations-for-treatment.