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

The intravenous (IV) route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers in other tissues. This results in an immediate onset of action, making it the fastest route of administration.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Morphine

Answer

Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance. Drugs in this category have a high potential for abuse and require a written or electronic prescription, and refills are not permitted.

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

To solve this, use the formula: (Dose Ordered / Dose on Hand) x Quantity. In this case, (500 mg / 250 mg) x 1 tablet = 2 tablets. The medical assistant should administer two tablets to achieve the ordered dose.

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

The Latin abbreviation "q.i.d." stands for "quater in die," which translates to four times a day. It is a common directive for medication frequency.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

The vastus lateralis muscle, located on the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, is the preferred site for IM injections in infants and young children. This muscle is well-developed and lacks major nerves and blood vessels.

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FREE AAMA Pharmacology Questions and Answers