Advanced Pathophysiology: Unit 1 - Medication Administration

Here are some multiple-choice questions based on the provided notes:

1. What is the primary reason for meticulously following established procedures during medication administration?
   A. To speed up the administration process.
   B. To reduce the cost of medication.
   C. To promote safety and prevent medication errors.
   D. To determine the patient's preference.

2. Which of the following routes of administration is typically used for children or patients experiencing vomiting?
   A. Oral (PO)
   B. Topical
   C. Rectal
   D. Inhaled

3. Medications intended for injection are dispensed in which of the following forms?
   A. Only glass ampules.
   B. Single-dose vials, multiple-dose vials, and mix-o-vials.
   C. Only unit-dose cartridges.
   D. Pills and capsules.

4. When adding medication directly to an IV solution, where is the medication injected?
   A. Into the patient's arm directly.
   B. Into the existing primary bag of solution.
   C. Into a secondary bag.
   D. Into the IV port closest to the patient.

5. In a secondary bag (piggyback) administration, what mechanism ensures the piggyback solution infuses before the primary IV solution?
   A. The primary bag is clamped off manually.
   B. A pump forces the secondary solution first.
   C. A hook positions the primary bag lower than the secondary bag, utilizing gravity flow.
   D. The patient's position is adjusted.

6. For IV/IO Bolus (Push) medication administration, what action is taken to ensure immediate and direct delivery of the medication to the patient?
   A. The medication is diluted in a large volume of solution.
   B.