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C. SC

D. INH

Your response:
SC
Correct response:
PR
Rationale: Common pharmaceutical abbreviations are as follows: PR = per rectum, IM =
intramuscular, SC = subcutaneous, INH = isoniazid
When preparing liquid medications for administration, the medical assistant should check the
medication and expiration date, then place the cap with attached dropper face

A. up and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.

B. up and read the volume at the top of the meniscus.

C. down and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.

D. down and read the volume at the top of the meniscus.

Your response:
down and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.
Correct response:
up and read the volume at the bottom of the meniscus.
Rationale: With the container on a flat surface, dropper up, read the medication volume at the
lowest point of the concave curve of the meniscus.
An incorrect dose of medication is delivered to a patient in the medical clinic. As a result, the
patient experienced mild kidney damage. The responsible health care providers and/or clinic is
at risk for which of the following?

A. slander

B. libel

C. defamation

D. negligence

Your response:
negligence
Correct response:
negligence
Rationale: This is a case of negligence, a failure to practice within the standard of care.
Defamation occurs when someone intentionally says or writes something false that causes harm