Med Aide - Chapter 5 Exam verified
questions and answers
1. Household measurements are ___________ than metric measurements.
A) Less precise
B) More precise
C) The same as
D) Smaller >ANS>A) Less precise
2. In medicine today, toxicity is:
A) A measurement of the active ingredient in a medication.
B) An overdose of a prescription medication.
C) A poisoning effect caused by a medication.
D) Caused when more than two medications are taken at one time. >ANS>C) A
poisoning effect caused by a medication.
3. In the metric system, liquids are measured in:
A) Micrograms
B) Milliliters
C) Milligrams
D) Millimeters >ANS>B) Milliliters
4. The most commonly used system of measurement in healthcare settings is:
A) The metric system
B) The apothecaries' system
C) The eMAR system
D) The household system >ANS>A) The metric system
5. There are _________ mL in a teaspoon.
A) 5
B) 15
C) 25
D) 240 >ANS>A) 5
6. What does it mean when a medication has a narrow therapeutic window?
A) The medication does not work on a vast majority of patients.
B) The medication takes effect more quickly than most other medications.
C) The medication does not stay in the body very long after it is administered.
D) The maximum dosage in the dosage range is very close to the minimum therapeutic
dose. >ANS>D) The maximum dosage in the dosage range is very close to the
minimum therapeutic dose.
7. What is a clinical trial?
A) The first prescription medication dose administered to a new resident.
B) The administration of medication in an inpatient setting.
C) The amount of time it takes a body to adjust to a new situation.
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