Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Practice Questions

ATI RN · Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Practice Questions

Question 1 of 42

The pituitary gland is found:

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Question 2 of 42

A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication prescription reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?

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Question 3 of 42

The pediatric nurse is summoned to a room by the parents of a 2-year-old child. The peripheral IV line has been removed by the patient. When starting a new line, the nurse carefully chooses placement. The nurse should attempt to start the IV

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Question 4 of 42

Bulk-forming' laxatives are used to prevent or treat constipation. Which of the following special instructions are necessary to increase the effectiveness of 'Bulk-forming' laxatives?

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Question 5 of 42

Common side/adverse effects of the anticonvulsants include:

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Question 6 of 42

Which of the following organs produces bile to help the digestive system to break up fats?

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Question 7 of 42

A nurse teaches the patient about the prescribed buccal medication. Which statement by the patient indicates teaching by the nurse is successful?

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Question 8 of 42

Authorized direct care staff are responsible for which of the following when administering medications?

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Question 9 of 42

Which statement indicates the development of opioid tolerance?

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Question 10 of 42

A 52-year-old man with cerebral palsy is being evaluated for screening colonoscopy. He has a mental age of 8 and a second grade reading level in terms of comprehension. He lives alone and survives on a combination of public assistance and a low paying part-time job sweeping floors. You have thoroughly explained the procedure to him in terms of risks and benefits. He repeatedly refuses the procedure entirely on the basis of 'I just don't want it.' What should you do?

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Question 11 of 42

You notice the medication(s) you are administering to one of the individuals you are authorized to medicate are different in size, shape or color from what you are familiar with for this individual. What should you do?

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Question 12 of 42

Which order (from where air is inhaled) of the parts of the pulmonary system is correct?

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Question 13 of 42

Oral hypoglycemics (medications to treat diabetes mellitus) include:

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Question 14 of 42

The prescriber wrote for a 40-kg child to receive 25 mg of medication 4 times a day. The therapeutic range is 5 to 10 mg/kg/day. What is the nurse's priority?

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Question 15 of 42

You have a patient with a strong family history of breast cancer. As a matter of the patient's request, you perform a BRCA genetic test to see if there is an increased risk for breast cancer. The patient's employer is requesting a copy of any genetic testing that may have been done. What should you do?

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Question 16 of 42

Any medication being administered must be checked to make sure the:

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Question 17 of 42

The rectum is:

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Question 18 of 42

A nurse is teaching an older adult at home about taking newly prescribed medications. Which of the following would be included?

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Question 19 of 42

If a resident refuses to take his medication

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Question 20 of 42

Match the component/organ name with the letter indicating the system listed: Cartilage

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Question 21 of 42

What is the minimum number of times that you check the medication label before administering the medication?

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Question 22 of 42

The abbreviation for ac is

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Question 23 of 42

A patient requires a high dose of a new antihypertensive medication because the new medication has a significant first-pass effect. What does this mean?

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Question 24 of 42

A patient has an order to receive 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse has on hand a 25 mg tablet of hydrochlorothiazide. How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer?

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Question 25 of 42

A nurse is preparing an intravenous (IV) piggyback infusion. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one? 1. Compare the label of the medication with the medication administration record at the patient's bedside. 2. Connect the tubing of the piggyback infusion to the appropriate connector on the upper Y-port. 3. Hang the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag. 4. Clean the main IV-line port with an antiseptic swab. 5. Connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag. 6. Regulate flow.

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Question 26 of 42

Prior to surgery a patient is to have nothing to eat or drink. This is necessary to

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Question 27 of 42

You had to take an individual to the Emergency Room and you have just returned to the home. The individual was prescribed a new medication by the nursing office is closed. You should:

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Question 28 of 42

What medications must be written onto the Centrally Stored Medication Record?

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Question 29 of 42

You are working at the desk in your hospital when another employee of the hospital asks for information about a patient who was admitted last night with a pulmonary embolus secondary to cancer. You know the details of the case. The person requesting the information states that he is a close friend and co-worker of your patient. He shows you proper identification proving he really is a co-worker of your patient who also works in the hospital. Which of the following is the most appropriate response to this request?

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Question 30 of 42

What factor is used to most accurately calculate drug dosages for a child?

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Question 31 of 42

When a medication upsets an individual's stomach you:

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Question 32 of 42

A child is receiving methylphenidate. The mother tells the nurse the patient is having trouble sleeping while on the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?

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Question 33 of 42

An older adult patient is discharged from the hospital with nortriptyline hydrochloride (Pamelor) for neuropathic pain. Which statement indicates the patient's need for additional education?

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Question 34 of 42

The patient is to receive amoxicillin 500 mg q8h; the medication is dispensed at 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for one dose? Record your answer using a whole number. mL

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Question 35 of 42

A patient who is taking Tylenol for a fever asks a nurse if there is a generic form that is less expensive. What would the nurse tell him?

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Question 36 of 42

PRN cough syrups are usually ordered:

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Question 37 of 42

The abbreviation for every other day is

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Question 38 of 42

Another authorized direct care staff member asks you to administer a medication they have prepared. You should:

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Question 39 of 42

A patient utilizes a heating pad at home for the treatment of a muscle spasm. The pain management nurse notes the patient is on a fentanyl transdermal patch (Duragesic). What will the nurse include in the patient's education?

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Question 40 of 42

Which anatomic site is recommended for intramuscular injections for adults?

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Question 41 of 42

You notice that an individual no longer has a rash on his abdomen but still has a topical ointment prescribed for the rash every HS. You should:

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Question 42 of 42

After administering inhalers of any type, you must:

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