Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions

ATI RN · Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Questions

Question 1 of 42

A nurse is administering a medication to a patient for acute pain. Of the various routes for drug administration, which would be chosen because it is absorbed more rapidly?

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Question 2 of 42

If a resident continually refuses medication, it may be necessary to:

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Question 3 of 42

The abbreviation for milliliters is

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Question 4 of 42

The pain management nurse observes a patient with complex regional pain syndrome who is not wearing the right-side jacket sleeve. The patient reports intense, right arm pain upon light touch. The nurse recognizes this pain as:

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Question 5 of 42

What type of medication action affects the entire body?

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Question 6 of 42

The patient is to receive phenytoin at 0900. When will be the ideal time for the nurse to schedule a trough level?

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Question 7 of 42

Common side/adverse effects of Baclofen (Lioresal), Benztropin (Cogentin) and Carisoprodol (Soma) include:

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Question 8 of 42

The main responsibilities of the pain management nurse on the interprofessional, chronic pain management team are to:

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Question 9 of 42

When a medication is refilled, you should:

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Question 10 of 42

The function of the pulmonary system is to:

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Question 11 of 42

The '7 Rights' of medication administration are the right individual, medication, dose:

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Question 12 of 42

You are a resident invited to a dinner given by a pharmaceutical company. In addition to the dinner there is a lecture given on a medical subject as well as a $\$ 500$ gift certificate to a department store for attending the presentation. Which of the following is the most appropriate action in this case?

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Question 13 of 42

Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), Calcium polycarbophil (Fibercon) and the combination of Diphenoxylate and Atropine (Lomotil) are all used to treat:

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Question 14 of 42

A person with asthma arrives at the emergency department and is visibly distressed, coughing and with audible wheeze. Why are they prescribed salbutamol (beta-adrenergic agonist)?

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Question 15 of 42

The stomach is located:

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Question 16 of 42

Nebulizer kits for medication administration must be changed:

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Question 17 of 42

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by intravenous piggyback. Where will the piggyback container be placed?

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Question 18 of 42

Which nonpharmacologic intervention is difficult to use with older adult patients who are cognitively impaired?

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Question 19 of 42

Medications used for hypertension include:

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Question 20 of 42

The abbreviation for D/C is

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Question 21 of 42

As you are preparing morning medications, the patient says, 'I have had loose stools all night long.' Your patient has scheduled docusate at 0900. What is the priority action?

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Question 22 of 42

When sending individuals home for a home visit, you must:

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Question 23 of 42

Jane is a 49-year-old woman who has recently had a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placed. The nurse is teaching Jane how to flush her PICC. She knows that the teaching was effective when Jane states which of the following?

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Question 24 of 42

The generic name of a medication is one that:

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Question 25 of 42

The function of the Renal System includes:

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Question 26 of 42

One ounce equals approximately ____ cc's:

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Question 27 of 42

A nurse is conducting an interview with a patient to collect a medication history. Which of the following questions would be used to ensure safe medication administration?

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Question 28 of 42

The pancreas is located on the ____ side of the abdomen.

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Question 29 of 42

You must administer the medication within ____ of the scheduled time.

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Question 30 of 42

Mr. M. consents to a procedure on his left ear. After the patient is anesthetized Dr. W. discovers that the right ear is in greater need of surgery. What should the surgeon do?

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Question 31 of 42

A patient is to receive a proton pump inhibitor through a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube. Which nursing action is vital to ensuring effective absorption?

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Question 32 of 42

What is the nurse's priority action to protect a patient from medication error?

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Question 33 of 42

The 'trade' name of a medication is one that:

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Question 34 of 42

A student nurse is administering medications through a nasogastric tube connected to continuous suction. How will the student do this accurately?

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Question 35 of 42

Match the component/organ name with the letter indicating the system listed: Skin and Hair

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Question 36 of 42

You receive a phone call from your home manager telling you not to give a prescribed medication to an individual. You should:

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Question 37 of 42

You are seeing patients in clinic when two men in dark suits and dark glasses come in and show you badges marking them as members of a federal law enforcement agency. The identification is legitimate. These 'men in black' inform you that they are making a 'minor investigation' of one of your patients. They ask to look at the patient's chart for a few minutes, saying, 'You wouldn't want to interfere with a federal investigation, would you?' What should you do?

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Question 38 of 42

A nurse is administering oral medications to patients. Which action will the nurse take?

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Question 39 of 42

Sedatives may be given for:

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Question 40 of 42

A patient has been prescribed morphine 8 mg 2-3 hourly PRN for pain. Unit stock of morphine is 10 mg/1 mL. How much morphine should be drawn up for the patient?

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Question 41 of 42

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse how metformin decreases blood sugar. What is the best response by the nurse?

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Question 42 of 42

The supervising nurse is observing several different nurses. Which action will cause the supervising nurse to intervene?

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