Chapter 21: Medication Administration
1. The primary reason for the Controlled Substances Act is
a. To regulate the purchase of antibio tics
b. To regulate the purchase of narcotics
c. To prevent overuse of antibiotics
d. To prevent drug abuse
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Feedback:
The primary reason for the Controlled Substances Act is to prevent
drug abuse and dependence, provide treatment and rehab ilitation for
people who are dependent on drugs, and strengthen drug abuse laws.
2. In terms of categories of controlled substance, which of the following
descriptions reflects schedule IV drugs?
a. May lead to severe psychological dependence
b. Has the highest potential for abuse
c. May lead to limited physical dependence
d. deemed safe for use in pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Schedule IV drugs may lead to limited physical and psychological
dependency.
, 3. Which of the following medication dosages is pro perl y written?
a. .8 mg
b. .125 mcg
c. 00.125 mg
d. 0.25 mg
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Feedback:
A recommended mistake-proof practice is always to use leading zeros
for doses less than one measurement unit.
4. What electronic medical record advance helps the nurse reco gnize when a
generic drug has been ordered?
a. The computer verbally pronounces the medication
b. The computer displays the trade name, generic name, and chemical
name
c. The computer uses Tall -man letters to identify generic drugs.
d. The computer will bold the m edication for enhanced clarit y
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Electronic medical records may automaticall y enter Tall -man lettering
on the computer screen when generic drug names are ordered.
5. Which of the following patients would be most likel y to use a self-
administered medication system?
1. The primary reason for the Controlled Substances Act is
a. To regulate the purchase of antibio tics
b. To regulate the purchase of narcotics
c. To prevent overuse of antibiotics
d. To prevent drug abuse
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Feedback:
The primary reason for the Controlled Substances Act is to prevent
drug abuse and dependence, provide treatment and rehab ilitation for
people who are dependent on drugs, and strengthen drug abuse laws.
2. In terms of categories of controlled substance, which of the following
descriptions reflects schedule IV drugs?
a. May lead to severe psychological dependence
b. Has the highest potential for abuse
c. May lead to limited physical dependence
d. deemed safe for use in pregnancy
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Schedule IV drugs may lead to limited physical and psychological
dependency.
, 3. Which of the following medication dosages is pro perl y written?
a. .8 mg
b. .125 mcg
c. 00.125 mg
d. 0.25 mg
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Feedback:
A recommended mistake-proof practice is always to use leading zeros
for doses less than one measurement unit.
4. What electronic medical record advance helps the nurse reco gnize when a
generic drug has been ordered?
a. The computer verbally pronounces the medication
b. The computer displays the trade name, generic name, and chemical
name
c. The computer uses Tall -man letters to identify generic drugs.
d. The computer will bold the m edication for enhanced clarit y
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Feedback:
Electronic medical records may automaticall y enter Tall -man lettering
on the computer screen when generic drug names are ordered.
5. Which of the following patients would be most likel y to use a self-
administered medication system?
