CCMA Pharmacology and Injections 2

Question 1

Which injection technique is used when administering a Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST)?

Accepted Answer

Intradermal at 10–15 degrees

Answer

Intramuscular at 90 degrees

Answer

Subcutaneous at 45 degrees

Answer

Intravenous direct bolus

Question 2

A medication order reads: 'Amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID × 10 days.' What does 'TID' mean?

Accepted Answer

Three times daily

Answer

Twice daily

Answer

Four times daily

Answer

Every other day

Question 3

Which site is most commonly used for intramuscular injections in adults?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid

Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Ventrogluteal

Answer

Dorsogluteal

Question 4

Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco)

Answer

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Answer

Tramadol (Ultram)

Answer

Carisoprodol (Soma)

Question 5

The Z-track injection technique is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent medication from leaking back into subcutaneous tissue

Answer

Reduce pain from subcutaneous injections

Answer

Increase the rate of drug absorption

Answer

Deliver medications directly into a vein

Question 6

A patient is prescribed metformin 1,000 mg PO BID. How many total milligrams will the patient take per day?

Accepted Answer

2,000 mg

Answer

500 mg

Answer

1,000 mg

Answer

1,500 mg