Medication Administration Certification Exam Practice Questions And Correct Answers (Veri

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

# TOPIC

1 Apply principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to medication administration

2 Evaluate and implement strategies to prevent medication errors

3 Perform accurate dosage calculations and conversions

4 Integrate legal and ethical standards into medication administration practice

5 Analyze high-alert medication protocols and patient monitoring requirements

6 Medication Administration Certification Exam Practice Questions And Correct Answers

7 Verified Answers

8 Plus Rationales Q&A Instant Download Pdf

9 Foundations of Medication Administration and Pharmacology

10 Applied Medication Administration and Pharmacology

11 Advanced Medication Administration and Pharmacology

12 Medication Administration and Pharmacology Review




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,Q1 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS TO
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A patient with chronic kidney disease (CrCl 25 mL/min) is prescribed a medication
that is primarily renally excreted. The nurse calculates the dose based on renal
function. Which pharmacokinetic parameter is most significantly altered in this
patient?
A. Absorption

B. Distribution

C. Metabolism

D. Excretion CORRECT

RATIONALE: In chronic kidney disease, renal excretion is impaired, leading to drug
accumulation. Absorption and metabolism are less directly affected, and distribution may be
altered but not primarily. Therefore, the most significant parameter is excretion.




Q2 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS TO
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate action when a nurse
discovers a medication error that has already been administered to a patient?
A. Document the error in the patient's chart and report to the provider immediately

B. Complete an incident report and place it in the patient's medical record

C. Assess the patient, notify the provider, and document per policy CORRECT

D. Wait to see if the patient exhibits adverse effects before reporting

RATIONALE: The priority is patient safety: assess the patient, notify the provider for orders, and
then document per facility policy. Incident reports are not placed in the medical record. Waiting is
unsafe and delays intervention.




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,Q3 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS TO
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A nurse is to administer 2.5 mg of a medication. The available vial is labeled 5
mg/2 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A. 0.5 mL

B. 1 mL CORRECT

C. 1.5 mL

D. 2 mL

RATIONALE: Using the formula: Desired / Have x Quantity = 2.5 mg / 5 mg x 2 mL = 1 mL. The
other options are incorrect calculations.




Q4 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS TO
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert medication. Which of the following
requires an independent double-check before administration?
A. Oral metformin

B. Subcutaneous heparin

C. IV potassium chloride CORRECT

D. Oral acetaminophen

RATIONALE: IV potassium chloride is a high-alert medication with high risk of fatal outcomes if
given incorrectly. Independent double-checks are required for IV potassium, insulin, heparin, and
opioids. Oral metformin and acetaminophen are not typically on the high-alert list requiring
double-check.




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, Q5 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS TO
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A nurse is verifying a medication order that reads: 'Give 10 mg morphine sulfate IV
push every 4 hours PRN pain.' Which component of a complete medication order
is missing?
A. Drug name

B. Dose

C. Route CORRECT

D. Frequency

RATIONALE: The order specifies drug, dose, frequency, and indication but does not specify the
route (e.g., IV, IM, oral). A complete order requires route. The others are present.




Q6 APPLY PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS TO
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
A patient is receiving an IV infusion of dopamine at 5 mcg/kg/min. The patient
weighs 70 kg. The concentration is 400 mg in 250 mL of D5W. At what rate (mL/hr)
should the infusion pump be set?
A. 13.1 mL/hr CORRECT

B. 26.2 mL/hr

C. 52.5 mL/hr

D. 105 mL/hr

RATIONALE: Dose = 5 mcg/kg/min x 70 kg = 350 mcg/min = 21 mg/hr. Concentration = 400
mg/250 mL = 1.6 mg/mL. Rate = 21 mg/hr / 1.6 mg/mL = 13.125 mL/hr 13.1 mL/hr. Other
options are miscalculations.




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