Med Admin Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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Med Admin Questions and Answers |
Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the first step to take when preparing to administer a medication?
a) **Verify the medication order and patient identity.**
b) Check the medication's expiration date.
c) Measure the medication dose.
d) Do...
Med Admin Questions and Answers |
Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the first step to take when preparing to administer a medication?
a) **Verify the medication order and patient identity.**
b) Check the medication's expiration date.
c) Measure the medication dose.
d) Document the medication administration.
✔✔ **a) Verify the medication order and patient identity.**
How should you handle a medication that is not clearly labeled?
a) **Do not administer the medication and seek clarification from a supervisor or pharmacist.**
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,b) Administer it as long as the patient consents.
c) Use the medication if the label is partially readable.
d) Guess the dosage based on the appearance of the medication.
✔✔ **a) Do not administer the medication and seek clarification from a supervisor or
pharmacist.**
What is the proper method to administer oral medications?
a) **Administer with a full glass of water, unless otherwise directed.**
b) Crush all tablets and mix with food.
c) Administer the medication with a small sip of water.
d) Give the medication with juice to mask the taste.
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,✔✔ **a) Administer with a full glass of water, unless otherwise directed.**
When administering an intramuscular injection, what is the key consideration for site selection?
a) **Choose a site with adequate muscle mass and avoid areas with scars or lumps.**
b) Select the site based on patient preference.
c) Use the same site for every injection to ensure consistency.
d) Choose the site closest to the medication's origin.
✔✔ **a) Choose a site with adequate muscle mass and avoid areas with scars or lumps.**
What should be done if you notice a medication error before administering it?
a) **Correct the error immediately and notify a supervisor.**
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, b) Administer the medication anyway if the patient is unaware.
c) Document the error without taking further action.
d) Wait until the end of the shift to report the error.
✔✔ **a) Correct the error immediately and notify a supervisor.**
How should a medication be administered through an intravenous line?
a) **Confirm the medication’s correct dilution and rate of infusion.**
b) Administer the medication without checking dilution.
c) Use a non-sterile technique to speed up administration.
d) Infuse the medication as quickly as possible.
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