Free NCCT Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

A medication administered under the tongue is delivered via which route?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual

Answer

The sublingual route involves placing medication under the tongue to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. This method bypasses the digestive system, allowing for rapid absorption. The buccal route involves placing medication between the cheek and gum.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Seven Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right Provider

Answer

The 'Seven Rights' are: Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation, and Right Reason. Right Provider is not one of the core rights, although verifying the order with the prescribing provider is a crucial safety check.

Question 3

The medical abbreviation 'q.i.d.' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Four times a day

Answer

The Latin abbreviation 'q.i.d.' (quater in die) means four times a day. It is important to distinguish this from 'b.i.d.' (twice a day), 't.i.d.' (three times a day), and 'q.d.' (every day).

Question 4

What is the appropriate needle gauge and angle for an intramuscular (IM) injection in an average adult's deltoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

25-gauge, 90-degree angle

Answer

For an average adult deltoid IM injection, a 22-25 gauge needle is typically used. The injection must be administered at a 90-degree angle to ensure the medication reaches the muscle tissue.

Question 5

Which DEA schedule of controlled substances has a high potential for abuse and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, but has a currently accepted medical use?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse but are used medically (e.g., oxycodone, fentanyl, amphetamine). Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse with no accepted medical use. Schedule III drugs have a moderate to low potential for dependence.

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Free NCCT Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers