Medication Administration Questions
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What is the primary purpose of performing a drug interaction check before administering
medication?
To ensure that the new medication will not adversely interact with other medications the
pati...
Medication Administration Questions
and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025
| Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of performing a drug interaction check before administering
medication?
✔✔ To ensure that the new medication will not adversely interact with other medications the
patient is taking.
When administering medication via an intravenous route, what is crucial to monitor immediately
after administration?
✔✔ Observe for signs of an allergic reaction or adverse effects at the injection site.
How should a nurse respond if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
✔✔ Document the refusal and inform the prescribing physician to discuss alternative treatment
options.
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,What is the correct procedure for administering medication through a feeding tube?
✔✔ Verify the placement of the tube, flush with water before and after administering the
medication, and ensure the medication is appropriate for tube administration.
What is the recommended action if a medication is inadvertently administered at the wrong
dose?
✔✔ Immediately notify the healthcare provider and monitor the patient for any adverse effects or
reactions.
How should a nurse handle a medication order that is illegible or unclear?
✔✔ Contact the prescribing physician for clarification before proceeding with the medication
administration.
What is the correct method for administering oral medication to a pediatric patient?
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, ✔✔ Use an age-appropriate dosage form and ensure the child swallows the medication, possibly
using a liquid or dissolvable form if necessary.
What is the significance of the "five rights" in medication administration?
✔✔ Ensures that the patient receives the correct medication, dose, route, time, and is given to the
right patient.
How should medication be administered to a patient with a history of allergies?
✔✔ Review the medication’s allergy profile, confirm the patient’s allergies, and monitor for any
adverse reactions during and after administration.
What should be done if a medication is found to be expired or damaged?
✔✔ Do not administer the medication; dispose of it according to protocols and obtain a
replacement if necessary.
1970 Controlled Substances Law - drug schedule ✔✔Schedule of drugs - I, II, III, IV, V
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