FREE AAMA Pharmacology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following routes of administration provides the fastest absorption of a medication?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Answer

Oral (PO)

Answer

Intramuscular (IM)

Answer

Subcutaneous (Subcut)

Question 2

A prescription for which of the following medications requires a written prescription and cannot be refilled?

Accepted Answer

Morphine

Answer

Loratadine (Claritin)

Answer

Diazepam (Valium)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Question 3

A physician orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The available stock is 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the medical assistant administer?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

1 tablet

Answer

1.5 tablets

Answer

0.5 tablets

Question 4

The medical abbreviation "q.i.d." written on a prescription means the medication should be taken how often?

Accepted Answer

Four times a day

Answer

Twice a day

Answer

Three times a day

Answer

Every other day

Question 5

Which of the following is the preferred injection site for an intramuscular (IM) injection on an infant?

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Deltoid

Answer

Dorsogluteal

Answer

Ventrogluteal

Question 6

All of the following are part of the "Seven Rights" of medication administration EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Right Provider

Answer

Right Dose

Answer

Right Route

Answer

Right Documentation