Nurs 323 Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the federal regulations regarding medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Medications
must be safe and effective.
What is the role of state/local regulations in medication control? - CORRECT ANSWER They
control substances but are not regulated by federal law.
What is the nurse's responsibility when administering controlled substances? - CORRECT ANSWER
The nurse is responsible for understanding and adhering to legal provisions.
What is medication tolerance? - CORRECT ANSWER A condition where a patient requires
more medication to achieve the same therapeutic effect.
What is the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence? - CORRECT
ANSWER Physical dependence involves physical disturbances upon withdrawal, while
psychological dependence involves seeking benefits beyond the intended effects.
What is the oral route of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Medications
taken by mouth.
What is the sublingual route of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER
Medications placed under the tongue.
What is the buccal route of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Medications
placed against the mucous membranes of the cheek.
What is intradermal administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection under the epidermis.
What is subcutaneous administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the tissue below
the dermis.
, What is intramuscular administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the muscle.
What is intravenous administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection directly into a vein.
What is epidural administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Administration into the epidural
space via a catheter.
What is intrathecal administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Catheter surgically placed into the
subarachnoid space of the brain.
What is intraosseous administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection directly into the bone
marrow.
What is intraperitoneal administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the peritoneal
cavity for absorption into circulation.
What is intrapleural administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the pleural space.
What is intraarterial administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Administration directly into
arteries.
What is topical medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Application of medications
to the skin and mucous membranes.
What is the transdermal route? - CORRECT ANSWER Medication delivered through a skin
patch or disk.
What are the types of medication orders in acute care agencies? - CORRECT ANSWER
Standing orders, PRN (as needed), single orders, stat (immediate), and prescriptions.
What precautions should be taken when handling chemotherapy medications? - CORRECT ANSWER
Use gloves, store properly, do not crush/split/cut, and use separate equipment.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the federal regulations regarding medications? - CORRECT ANSWER Medications
must be safe and effective.
What is the role of state/local regulations in medication control? - CORRECT ANSWER They
control substances but are not regulated by federal law.
What is the nurse's responsibility when administering controlled substances? - CORRECT ANSWER
The nurse is responsible for understanding and adhering to legal provisions.
What is medication tolerance? - CORRECT ANSWER A condition where a patient requires
more medication to achieve the same therapeutic effect.
What is the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence? - CORRECT
ANSWER Physical dependence involves physical disturbances upon withdrawal, while
psychological dependence involves seeking benefits beyond the intended effects.
What is the oral route of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Medications
taken by mouth.
What is the sublingual route of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER
Medications placed under the tongue.
What is the buccal route of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Medications
placed against the mucous membranes of the cheek.
What is intradermal administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection under the epidermis.
What is subcutaneous administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the tissue below
the dermis.
, What is intramuscular administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the muscle.
What is intravenous administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection directly into a vein.
What is epidural administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Administration into the epidural
space via a catheter.
What is intrathecal administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Catheter surgically placed into the
subarachnoid space of the brain.
What is intraosseous administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection directly into the bone
marrow.
What is intraperitoneal administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the peritoneal
cavity for absorption into circulation.
What is intrapleural administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Injection into the pleural space.
What is intraarterial administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Administration directly into
arteries.
What is topical medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Application of medications
to the skin and mucous membranes.
What is the transdermal route? - CORRECT ANSWER Medication delivered through a skin
patch or disk.
What are the types of medication orders in acute care agencies? - CORRECT ANSWER
Standing orders, PRN (as needed), single orders, stat (immediate), and prescriptions.
What precautions should be taken when handling chemotherapy medications? - CORRECT ANSWER
Use gloves, store properly, do not crush/split/cut, and use separate equipment.
