NCMA

NCMA practice questions, page 8 of 8, with answer review and explanations.

Question 36

How is it received if a drug is administered transdermally?

  1. Through the skin
  2. Through the mouth
  3. By injection
  4. By suppository

Question 37

What are drugs designed to cause vomiting called?

  1. Diuretics
  2. Anesthetics
  3. Antibiotics
  4. Emetics

Question 38

Which of these is not part of the measurement of vital signs?

  1. Temperature
  2. Respiration
  3. Pulse
  4. Sweating

Question 39

How should this be reported if a patient is displaying any abnormalities in their vital signs?

  1. On the patient chart
  2. To the patient
  3. To a physician
  4. Any of these

Question 40

When taking a patient's pulse, you should be able to report on __________.

  1. Rhythm
  2. Rate
  3. Force
  4. All of these