Medication Administration (Practice
Exam) Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
When preparing to administer a medication, what is the most important action to take?
a) Review the patient’s medical history.
b) Verify the medication order and check the medication ...
Medication Administration (Practice
Exam) Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
When preparing to administer a medication, what is the most important action to take?
a) Review the patient’s medical history.
b) ✔✔ Verify the medication order and check the medication label.
c) Ensure the patient has fasted before administration.
d) Confirm the medication’s expiration date.
What should be done immediately before administering an oral medication?
a) ✔✔ Ensure the patient is seated upright and offer water to help swallow the medication.
b) Ask the patient to lie down for easier swallowing.
c) Crush the medication if it is a tablet.
d) Mix the medication with food to improve taste.
In intravenous medication administration, what is the correct procedure for starting an infusion?
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,a) ✔✔ Check the medication’s concentration and set the infusion rate according to the prescribed
instructions.
b) Administer the medication at room temperature without checking dilution.
c) Use a manual drip rate calculation without confirming the infusion pump settings.
d) Rely on the patient’s verbal consent to start the infusion.
When giving an intramuscular injection, which site is commonly used for adults?
a) The outer thigh.
b) The abdomen.
c) ✔✔ The deltoid muscle.
d) The buttocks.
For a subcutaneous injection, which needle length is typically appropriate for most patients?
a) 1 inch.
b) 3/8 inch.
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, c) ✔✔ 5/8 inch.
d) 2 inches.
What is the correct action if a patient experiences a reaction immediately after medication
administration?
a) ✔✔ Monitor the patient and notify the healthcare provider immediately.
b) Wait for the patient to recover before taking further action.
c) Record the reaction and continue with other procedures.
d) Administer an antidote without consulting a provider.
What is a key consideration when administering a medication through a nasogastric tube?
a) Ensure the tube is flushed with air before administration.
b) ✔✔ Verify tube placement and ensure medication is in liquid form or properly crushed.
c) Administer the medication with a large amount of water.
d) Confirm the tube’s placement by aspirating a small amount of gastric content.
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