Medication Administration Questions
and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025
| Rated A+
When administering a medication via the intravenous route, what is crucial to ensure before
starting the infusion?
a) Verify the medication’s expiration date.
b) ** Check the infusion rate and ens...
Medication Administration Questions
and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025
| Rated A+
When administering a medication via the intravenous route, what is crucial to ensure before
starting the infusion?
a) Verify the medication’s expiration date.
b) **✔✔ Check the infusion rate and ensure the medication is correctly diluted.**
c) Confirm the medication’s color and clarity.
d) Ensure the patient has a recent blood test result.
What is the appropriate action if a medication needs to be given in divided doses?
a) **✔✔ Administer each dose according to the prescribed schedule.**
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, b) Give the entire dose at once to ensure effectiveness.
c) Delay the next dose until the patient requests it.
d) Skip the divided doses and provide a single dose.
When preparing a medication for administration, what is an essential step to prevent
contamination?
a) Use the medication’s original packaging to measure.
b) **✔✔ Perform hand hygiene and use a clean, sterile container.**
c) Ensure the medication is at room temperature.
d) Use gloves but do not need to sanitize the preparation area.
What is a critical consideration when administering medications through a central venous
catheter?
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