Free NCMA Pharmacology and Medication Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

A provider orders 500 mg of amoxicillin. The medication on hand is 250 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the medical assistant administer?

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Answer

1 tablet

Answer

1.5 tablets

Answer

0.5 tablets

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis

Answer

Deltoid

Answer

Dorsogluteal

Answer

Ventrogluteal

Question 3

The abbreviation 'PO' on a prescription means the medication should be administered by which route?

Accepted Answer

By mouth

Answer

Intravenously

Answer

Subcutaneously

Answer

As needed

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the 'Seven Rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right Dose

Answer

Right Provider

Answer

Right Pharmacy

Answer

Right Diagnosis

Question 5

Which schedule of controlled substances is defined as having a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule IV

Question 6

A subcutaneous injection is administered at what angle to the skin?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

10-15 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

Answer

30 degrees