Med administration
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- Q1What is the primary purpose of medication administration records (MARs)?To document all medications administered to a patientTo schedule future appointmentsTo keep track of medical historyTo monitor a patient's vital signs30s
- Q2What does the acronym 'PRN' stand for in medication administration?At a specific timeAs neededBefore breakfastEvery hour30s
- Q3What is the first step in the five rights of medication administration?Right timeRight doseRight medicationRight patient30s
- Q4Which route of medication administration involves placing the drug directly under the tongue?OralTopicalIntravenousSublingual30s
- Q5Which of the following is an essential step before administering medication?Check the patient's favorite colorConfirm the room temperatureAsk the patient their birthdateVerify the medication label30s
- Q6What is the primary role of the nurse when it comes to medication administration?To prescribe medicationsTo change treatment plansTo diagnose medical conditionsTo ensure patient safety and correct medication delivery30s
- Q7Which of the following is an example of an enteral route of medication administration?SubcutaneousInhalationIntramuscularOral30s
- Q8What is the correct action if a patient refuses to take a prescribed medication?Ignore the patient's wishesAdminister a different medicationDocument the refusal and inform the healthcare providerForce the patient to take the medication30s
- Q9What is the primary purpose of administering medications via the enteral route?To inhale medications into the lungsTo inject medications into the bloodstreamTo deliver medications directly into the gastrointestinal tractTo apply medications onto the skin30s
- Q10Which of the following routes of medication administration typically provides the fastest onset of action?Subcutaneous (SC)OralIntramuscular (IM)Intravenous (IV)30s
- Q11What is an important nursing consideration when administering medications via the subcutaneous route?Administer at a 90-degree angleUse large gauge needles onlyInject directly into a veinRotate injection sites to prevent tissue damage30s
- Q12Which of the following is a critical step in the medication administration process?Skipping hand hygieneChecking the three checksIgnoring patient allergiesAdministering without verification30s
- Q13What should a nurse do if they find a medication that is expired?Store it for future useGive it to another patientAdminister it anywayDispose of it according to facility policy30s
- Q14What is the significance of the 'five rights' of medication administration?They determine the route of administrationThey ensure safe and effective medication deliveryThey indicate the price of the medicationThey specify the expiration date of the medication30s
- Q15Which of the following routes is least likely to cause patient discomfort during medication administration?IntravenousIntramuscularTransdermalSubcutaneous30s