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An example of a killed pathogen vaccine

Rabies

What is the incubation period for rubeola measles?

7-18 days

Subcutaneous injections are not commonly given at which part of the body?

Upper thigh

How is a diphtheria diagnosis confirmed?

Throat culture

Which agency publishes an annual recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule for the US?

The CDC

Which of the following is not a symptom of influenza?

Nausea

A hormone produced by the adrenal medulla

Epinephrine

An acute illness is characterized by fever, pain, coughing, and general upper respiratory symptoms

Influenza

Acute infectious disease characterized by respiratory drainage, then a peculiar paroxysmal cough, and finally a whooping inspiration

Pertussis

Medical term for measles

Rubeola

For immunizations, record the name of the medication, lot number, and:

All of the above

A supplementary label on a prescription contain indicates:

Special instructions or warnings

When preparing a prescription, you first obtain the order from the chart and then:

Compare patient identifiers

To ensure the right medication, you must check the medication order and verify the medication at least __ times prior to administration

Three

This method of administering medication invloves placing the medication under the tongue.

Sublingual

Night

Noc

Quantity sufficient

Qs

Tincture

Tinc

Which of the following metric units measures volume?

Liter

Which of the following is an apothecary unit of measurement?

Dram

The first system of medication measurement was?

Apothecary

In a division problem, the divisor goes where in the bracket

Outside

A person who weighs 125 pounds weighs approximately how many kilograms

56.82

How many cups are in a quart?

4

Which of the following is the metric unit that measures length?

Meter

Antihypertensives control blood pressure by:

Inhibiting conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2

Patients with which of the following conditions should not take OTC decongestants without first consulting with their doctor

Heart disease

Which section of the PDR lists the page number of each product by both brand and generic names?

Section 2

Which of the following is a schedule 2 controlled substance?

Morphine

Antihypertensives do not prevent or control high blood pressure by:

Causing contraction of the smooth muscles that line the walls of the blood vessels

Which type of drug stops the development, maturation, or spread of a cancer cells?

Antineoplastic

Tegretol, dilantin, and zarontin are:

Anticonvulsants

Medications in the storage cabinet or closet should be organized:

Alphabetically or according to their classification

The medical assistants list of commonly prescribed medications should include all but which of the following?

Conditions for which each is prescribed

A ____ controlled substance has a high potential for psychological dependence

Schedule 3