FREE CCMA Pharmacology and Medications Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the correct angle of insertion for an intramuscular (IM) injection?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

Answer

15 degrees

Answer

45 degrees

Answer

120 degrees

Question 2

The medical abbreviation 'PO' stands for which of the following routes of administration?

Accepted Answer

By mouth

Answer

Intravenously

Answer

As needed

Answer

Sublingually

Question 3

Which of the 'Seven Rights' of medication administration is the first and most important step before giving any medication?

Accepted Answer

Right Patient

Answer

Right Dose

Answer

Right Time

Answer

Right Documentation

Question 4

A provider orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The available stock is 250 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters should the medical assistant administer?

Accepted Answer

10 mL

Answer

2.5 mL

Answer

5 mL

Answer

15 mL

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Intravenous (IV)

Answer

Intramuscular (IM)

Answer

Oral (PO)

Answer

Subcutaneous (SubQ)

Question 6

Ibuprofen and Naproxen belong to which class of drugs?

Accepted Answer

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Answer

Opioids

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antihistamines