Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Pharmacology and Medication Administration 2

Question 1

What is the correct needle gauge range for subcutaneous (SQ) injections?

Accepted Answer

25-27 gauge

Answer

Subcutaneous injections typically use 25-27 gauge needles to minimize tissue trauma while delivering medication into the fatty tissue layer.

Question 2

Which term describes an unexpected, severe allergic reaction to a medication that requires immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis

Answer

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress, hypotension, and urticaria, requiring immediate epinephrine administration.

Question 3

What does 'QID' mean in a medication order?

Accepted Answer

Four times daily

Answer

QID (quater in die) means four times daily, indicating the medication should be administered four times throughout the day.

Question 4

When reconstituting a powdered medication, which solution is most commonly used as a diluent?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline or sterile water

Answer

Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) and sterile water are the most common diluents for reconstituting powdered medications unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The time required for the drug concentration in the body to decrease by 50%

Answer

Half-life is the time required for the plasma concentration of a drug to decrease by half, which determines dosing frequency and duration of action.

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Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Pharmacology and Medication Administration 2