HAC Pharmacology & Drug Administration 3

Question 1

When preparing to assist with medication administration, the healthcare aide should check the 'Six Rights.' Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Right physician

Answer

The Six Rights of medication administration include right patient, medication, dose, route, time, and documentation — not right physician.

Question 2

A medication order reads '500 mg PO QID.' How many times per day should this medication be given?

Accepted Answer

Four times

Answer

QID means four times daily in medication abbreviation terminology.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a drug's 'half-life'?

Accepted Answer

The time needed for the body to eliminate half the drug's concentration

Answer

Half-life is the time required for the plasma concentration of a drug to decrease by 50% after administration.

Question 4

Which medication storage condition is most commonly required to prevent degradation?

Accepted Answer

Keep at room temperature away from heat and moisture

Answer

Most medications should be stored at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture to maintain potency and stability.

Question 5

A patient is allergic to penicillin. The nurse asks the aide to document this. Where should this information be recorded?

Accepted Answer

In the patient's allergy section of the medical record

Answer

Allergies must be prominently documented in the patient's official medical record allergy section to prevent dangerous medication errors.

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

HAC Pharmacology & Drug Administration 3