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Practice Medication Transcription Assessment Quiz

Boost Your Medication Transcription Accuracy Today

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Ready to dive into a comprehensive Medication Transcription Assessment that hones your transcription skills and boosts accuracy? This interactive practice quiz is perfect for healthcare students and professionals aiming to master medical dictations and dosage documentation. Explore related Medication Safety Knowledge Quiz or strengthen your technical vocabulary with our Medical Terminology and Transcription Assessment. Each question can be freely modified in our editor to suit your learning goals, and you can find additional quizzes to expand your practice.

What does the abbreviation 'BID' mean in a prescription?
Twice a day
Once daily
As needed
Three times a day
BID stands for 'bis in die', which means twice a day. This abbreviation is commonly used to indicate dosing frequency in medication orders.
What does the abbreviation 'prn' indicate when transcribing an order?
As needed
At bedtime
Every day
Before meals
PRN stands for 'pro re nata', meaning 'as needed'. It indicates that the medication should be taken only when necessary rather than on a fixed schedule.
In medication transcription, what does 'ac' denote for timing of administration?
After meals
At bedtime
Before meals
Every other day
AC stands for 'ante cibum', meaning 'before meals'. This timing is important to ensure proper drug absorption and to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
Which abbreviation refers to a subcutaneous injection route?
SC
PO
IM
IV
SC stands for subcutaneous, indicating the medication is to be injected into the fatty tissue beneath the skin. This is distinct from IV (intravenous) and IM (intramuscular) routes.
What is the correct abbreviation for microgram in a safe transcription practice?
mcg
mg
ug
μg
The accepted abbreviation for microgram is 'mcg' to avoid confusion with 'mg' (milligram). Using 'ug' or the Greek letter μg can lead to misinterpretation and dosing errors.
A patient is prescribed 750 mg of amoxicillin three times a day. The tablets available are 250 mg each. How many tablets should be given per dose?
3 tablets
1 tablet
2 tablets
4 tablets
Each tablet is 250 mg, so to reach 750 mg you divide 750 by 250, resulting in 3 tablets per dose. Accurate calculation avoids underdosing or overdosing.
Which of the following abbreviations is on the Joint Commission's 'Do Not Use' list for safety?
q8h
BID
PRN
U
The abbreviation 'U' for units is on the 'Do Not Use' list because it can be mistaken for zero or four, leading to serious dosing errors. It should be written out as 'units'.
In a transcription context, what does 'IVP' stand for?
Intramuscular injection
Intravenous push
Intra-arterial pump
Intravenous piggyback
IVP stands for 'intravenous push', indicating the medication is given directly into the vein over a short period. This route differs from an IV piggyback, which drips over a longer time.
How should the frequency 'q8h' be transcribed to ensure clarity?
At 8 AM
Eight times a day
Every other day
Every 8 hours
Q8H means every eight hours. Writing out 'every 8 hours' prevents misinterpretation of numeric abbreviations and ensures proper dosing intervals.
Which pair represents a common sound-alike medication error?
Amoxicillin and Amlodipine
Celebrex and Celexa
Ibuprofen and Insulin
Lisinopril and Metoprolol
Celebrex (an anti-inflammatory) and Celexa (an antidepressant) are often confused due to similar spelling and sound. Recognizing sound-alike pairs helps prevent serious medication errors.
A pediatric dose is ordered as 2.5 mg/kg for a 60 kg patient. What is the total dose in milligrams?
100 mg
200 mg
150 mg
175 mg
Multiply 2.5 mg/kg by 60 kg to get 150 mg. Weight-based calculations must be accurate to ensure safe pediatric dosing.
Which protocol is used to confirm the accuracy of a transcribed verbal medication order?
Check-off checklist
Double-entry verification
Read-back confirmation
Barcode scanning
Read-back confirmation involves repeating the order back to the prescriber to ensure accuracy. It is a critical safety step for verbal or telephone orders.
What type of error occurs when a dose written as '.5 mg' is misread as '5 mg'?
Omission error
Misplaced decimal error
Transposition error
Computation error
A misplaced decimal error happens when the decimal point is misread or omitted, potentially causing a tenfold overdose. Proper notation (leading zero) prevents this error.
How should 0.5 mg be correctly documented to avoid decimal misinterpretation?
.5 mg
5 mg
0.5 mg
0.50 mg
Including a leading zero ('0.5 mg') and avoiding a trailing zero are best practices. This prevents misreading the dose as 5 mg or .05 mg.
If a transcriptionist is unsure about a spoken drug name or dosage, what is the appropriate action?
Use online references
Verify with the prescribing physician
Proceed with the best guess
Leave it blank
Transcriptionists must clarify any ambiguity directly with the prescriber to ensure accuracy. Guessing or omitting information can lead to dangerous errors.
A heparin infusion has a concentration of 25,000 units in 250 mL. To deliver 1,000 units per hour, what should the infusion rate be (mL/hr)?
15 mL/hr
20 mL/hr
10 mL/hr
5 mL/hr
The concentration is 100 units/mL (25,000 ÷ 250), so to deliver 1,000 units you need 10 mL per hour. Correct calculation ensures patient safety with high-risk infusions.
An amiodarone loading dose of 10 mg/kg over one hour is ordered for a 70 kg patient. Using a concentration of 50 mg/mL, what infusion rate in mL/hr is required?
21 mL/hr
28 mL/hr
7 mL/hr
14 mL/hr
Total dose is 700 mg (10 mg/kg à - 70 kg). At 50 mg/mL, the volume is 14 mL, delivered over one hour for an infusion rate of 14 mL/hr.
A lidocaine IV bolus of 1.5 mg/kg is ordered for a 60 kg patient. Available lidocaine concentration is 10 mg/mL. What volume of drug should be administered?
9 mL
12 mL
6 mL
15 mL
The total dose is 90 mg (1.5 mg/kg à - 60 kg). With 10 mg/mL concentration, you need 9 mL to deliver 90 mg. Accurate volume calculation is essential for IV bolus dosing.
Which of the following transcription entries best meets clarity and compliance standards?
Metformin 500 mg b.i.d.
Metformin 500 mg by mouth twice daily
Metformin 500 mg PO BID
Metformin 500 mg bid
Writing 'by mouth twice daily' avoids ambiguous abbreviations and spells out route and frequency clearly. This practice aligns with patient safety and compliance guidelines.
Fentanyl is available at 50 mcg/mL. If a patient requires 150 mcg, what volume should be administered?
1.5 mL
2 mL
3 mL
4 mL
To deliver 150 mcg at 50 mcg/mL, divide 150 by 50, resulting in 3 mL. Precise volume calculation is critical for potent drugs like fentanyl.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply correct medical abbreviations in transcription scenarios
  2. Identify common transcription errors in medication orders
  3. Analyse dosage calculations for accurate documentation
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting physician dictations
  5. Master standard protocols for patient safety in transcription
  6. Evaluate transcription entries for clarity and compliance

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Medical Abbreviations - Get comfortable with standard medical shorthand to boost your transcription speed and accuracy. Misreading "q.d." could turn "once daily" into a midnight surprise, so learn the approved list and when it's safer to spell it out. This foundation keeps both patients and your sanity safe! Explore essential abbreviations
  2. Spot Transcription Pitfalls - Train your eagle eyes to catch missing decimal points or stray zeros before they sneak into a script. Imagine "10.0 mg" suddenly reading "100 mg" - yikes! A quick double-check ritual can save you from turning a minor typo into a major oops. Learn error-spotting tips
  3. Conquer Dosage Calculations - Turn math anxiety into your secret weapon by practicing Dose = (Desired Dose ÷ Stock Strength) × Volume until it's second nature. Real-world scenarios make numbers friendlier, and a little practice goes a long way in keeping meds safe and sound. Practice calculation formulas
  4. Decode Physician Dictations - Context is king when deciphering clipped speech and complex terminology. Focus on the patient's condition and meds list to fill in the blanks - audio drills with varied accents will have you nodding along like a pro. Boost your listening practice
  5. Apply the Five Rights - Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time: these are your trusty sidekicks against medication mishaps. Build a quick checklist habit to catch sneaky errors before they slip through. Review safety protocols
  6. Ensure Clear Documentation - Legible, complete, and approved - your notes should be a joy for any clinician to read. Ditch the funky abbreviations, date and sign everything, and watch communication soar. See documentation best practices
  7. Stay HIPAA-Savvy - Patient privacy is no joke, so brush up on confidentiality rules and data security measures. Regular refresher courses keep you compliant and confident when handling sensitive files. Understand HIPAA essentials
  8. Sharpen Listening Skills - Listen for tone, pace, and emphasis - these vocal clues can flip a diagnosis on its head. The more accents and speech styles you tackle, the quicker you'll catch every critical detail. Enhance audio comprehension
  9. Leverage Transcription Tools - Spell-checkers and voice recognition are great sidekicks, but they need your expert eye for final approval. Dive into the latest software updates to streamline your workflow and stay ahead of the curve. Discover top transcription tech
  10. Commit to Lifelong Learning - Medical jargon, drug names, and guidelines evolve constantly - so should you! Join workshops, webinars, and professional communities to network, share tips, and keep your skills razor-sharp. Find educational resources
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