MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION MASTERY
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS 2025/2026
LATEST UPDATED/GET A+
Which regulatory agency is responsible for rigorous testing of medications before
making them available to the public ? - US Food and Drug Administration
Which clinical sign or symptom is indicative of pruritus ? - Itching of skin
Which statement describes the role of state Nurse Practice Acts ( NPAs ) in nursing ? -
Defining the scope of nurses ' professional functions
Which route causes medication to be absorbed slowly after administration? -
Medications placed on the skin
Which adverse effect involves overreaction or under reaction to a medication effect ? -
Idiosyncratic reaction
Which route is used for the administration of regional analgesia for surgical procedures
? - Epidural
Which class of drugs , if administered to the patient without a prescription , is
punishable under the Controlled Substances Act ? - Opioid analgesics
The health care provider prescribed a medication be administered in the subarachnoid
space of the patient . Which route of administration is the health care provider
prescribing for the patient ? - Intrathecal
While assessing a patient , the nurse observes raised , irregularly shaped skin eruptions
with red margins . Which mild allergic reaction does the nurse document in the medical
record ? - Hives
Which medication form is commonly prepared for administration by parenteral routes ?
Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . A)Elixir
B)Troche
C)Extract
D)Powder
E) Solution - Powder
Solution
Which statement about medical legislation and standards requires correction -
MedWatch ensures all medications on the market undergo rigorous testing before they
are sold .
,Which physiologic change affecting the metabolism of medication would the nurse be
aware of in geriatric patients ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may
be correct . - Reduced liver function
Reduced absorptive capacity
Which route of administration is beneficial in an emergency situation for an infant with
poor access to intravascular space ? - Intraosseous
Which statement about various routes of drug administration requires correction ? -
Intradermal injections deposit the medication just below the dermis of the skin .
Which statement accurately describes the unit - dose system ? Select all that apply .
One , some , or all responses may be correct . - It uses carts for distribution . It has
labeled drawers .
The health care provider has prescribed naloxone STAT to a patient . Which statement
describes the timing of this prescription ? - The medication should be given immediately
.
The nurse in the palliative care unit is administering a higher - than - prescribed dose of
opioid analgesic to a patient with terminal stage cancer to relieve pain . Which act or law
does this nurse's action violate - Controlled Substances Act
The health care provider advises a patient to dissolve the prescribed drug in his mouth
for a long time without swallowing . Which form of medication is prescribed for this
patient ? - Lozenge
Which action will the nurse take when conducting the " reconcile " phase of the
medication reconciliation process ? - Investigate any discrepancies after comparing the
new medication prescriptions with the current list .
Which route causes medication to be absorbed slowly after administration ? -
Medications placed on the skin
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates effective learning regarding
time critical medications ? - Time - critical medications should be administered within 30
minutes of the scheduled time . "
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates a need for correction regarding
parenteral routes of medication administration ? - " Intrapleural administration is
common in toddlers who have poor access to intravascular space . "
What is the probable route of administration advised for a patient prescribed a
suppository form of medication ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses
may be correct . - Rectal route
Vaginal route
, Which statement is a component of medication prescriptions ? Select all that apply .
One , some , or all responses may be correct . - Dose and frequency
Route of administration
Generic name of medication
Which factor influences absorption ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses
may be correct . - Route of administration
Lipid solubility of the drug
Blood flow to the site of administration
Which point would the nurse consider when administering enoxaparin ? Select all that
apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . abdomen . - The injection should
be given in the abdomen . The injection site should be pinched while the needle is being
inserted .
Which guideline would the nurse follow for the safe use of narcotics ? Select all that
apply . One some , or all responses may be correct . - Store narcotics in locked
containers . Frequently count narcotics , especially during a shift change . Document
and record patient details .
The nurse intends to use a medication that can give immediate relief to a patient .
Which parameter of the drug would the nurse check to determine whether the drug can
provide immediate relief to the patient ? - Onset of action
Which instruction is beneficial for a patient who receives medication through the buccal
mucosa ? - " You should place the medication against the mucous membrane of the
cheek . "
A patient's prescription calls for 30 mL of a medication to be taken . Which information
would the nurse provide regarding the administration of the medication according to a
household measurement - " You should take 2 tablespoons of the medication . "
Which statement about medication names requires correction - The trademark for
generic names is indicated by the superscript TM .
The health care provider prescribes pain medication to a patient with the notation prn in
the prescription . Which interpretation would the nurse make from the prescription ? -
The medication should be taken as needed .
A health care provider prescribed an antihistamine to a pediatric patient and informed
the caretakers that the child may become drowsy after taking this medication . Instead ,
the child became extremely agitated and excited after taking the medication . What is
this reaction called ? - Idiosyncratic reaction
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS 2025/2026
LATEST UPDATED/GET A+
Which regulatory agency is responsible for rigorous testing of medications before
making them available to the public ? - US Food and Drug Administration
Which clinical sign or symptom is indicative of pruritus ? - Itching of skin
Which statement describes the role of state Nurse Practice Acts ( NPAs ) in nursing ? -
Defining the scope of nurses ' professional functions
Which route causes medication to be absorbed slowly after administration? -
Medications placed on the skin
Which adverse effect involves overreaction or under reaction to a medication effect ? -
Idiosyncratic reaction
Which route is used for the administration of regional analgesia for surgical procedures
? - Epidural
Which class of drugs , if administered to the patient without a prescription , is
punishable under the Controlled Substances Act ? - Opioid analgesics
The health care provider prescribed a medication be administered in the subarachnoid
space of the patient . Which route of administration is the health care provider
prescribing for the patient ? - Intrathecal
While assessing a patient , the nurse observes raised , irregularly shaped skin eruptions
with red margins . Which mild allergic reaction does the nurse document in the medical
record ? - Hives
Which medication form is commonly prepared for administration by parenteral routes ?
Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . A)Elixir
B)Troche
C)Extract
D)Powder
E) Solution - Powder
Solution
Which statement about medical legislation and standards requires correction -
MedWatch ensures all medications on the market undergo rigorous testing before they
are sold .
,Which physiologic change affecting the metabolism of medication would the nurse be
aware of in geriatric patients ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may
be correct . - Reduced liver function
Reduced absorptive capacity
Which route of administration is beneficial in an emergency situation for an infant with
poor access to intravascular space ? - Intraosseous
Which statement about various routes of drug administration requires correction ? -
Intradermal injections deposit the medication just below the dermis of the skin .
Which statement accurately describes the unit - dose system ? Select all that apply .
One , some , or all responses may be correct . - It uses carts for distribution . It has
labeled drawers .
The health care provider has prescribed naloxone STAT to a patient . Which statement
describes the timing of this prescription ? - The medication should be given immediately
.
The nurse in the palliative care unit is administering a higher - than - prescribed dose of
opioid analgesic to a patient with terminal stage cancer to relieve pain . Which act or law
does this nurse's action violate - Controlled Substances Act
The health care provider advises a patient to dissolve the prescribed drug in his mouth
for a long time without swallowing . Which form of medication is prescribed for this
patient ? - Lozenge
Which action will the nurse take when conducting the " reconcile " phase of the
medication reconciliation process ? - Investigate any discrepancies after comparing the
new medication prescriptions with the current list .
Which route causes medication to be absorbed slowly after administration ? -
Medications placed on the skin
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates effective learning regarding
time critical medications ? - Time - critical medications should be administered within 30
minutes of the scheduled time . "
Which statement made by the nursing student indicates a need for correction regarding
parenteral routes of medication administration ? - " Intrapleural administration is
common in toddlers who have poor access to intravascular space . "
What is the probable route of administration advised for a patient prescribed a
suppository form of medication ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses
may be correct . - Rectal route
Vaginal route
, Which statement is a component of medication prescriptions ? Select all that apply .
One , some , or all responses may be correct . - Dose and frequency
Route of administration
Generic name of medication
Which factor influences absorption ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses
may be correct . - Route of administration
Lipid solubility of the drug
Blood flow to the site of administration
Which point would the nurse consider when administering enoxaparin ? Select all that
apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . abdomen . - The injection should
be given in the abdomen . The injection site should be pinched while the needle is being
inserted .
Which guideline would the nurse follow for the safe use of narcotics ? Select all that
apply . One some , or all responses may be correct . - Store narcotics in locked
containers . Frequently count narcotics , especially during a shift change . Document
and record patient details .
The nurse intends to use a medication that can give immediate relief to a patient .
Which parameter of the drug would the nurse check to determine whether the drug can
provide immediate relief to the patient ? - Onset of action
Which instruction is beneficial for a patient who receives medication through the buccal
mucosa ? - " You should place the medication against the mucous membrane of the
cheek . "
A patient's prescription calls for 30 mL of a medication to be taken . Which information
would the nurse provide regarding the administration of the medication according to a
household measurement - " You should take 2 tablespoons of the medication . "
Which statement about medication names requires correction - The trademark for
generic names is indicated by the superscript TM .
The health care provider prescribes pain medication to a patient with the notation prn in
the prescription . Which interpretation would the nurse make from the prescription ? -
The medication should be taken as needed .
A health care provider prescribed an antihistamine to a pediatric patient and informed
the caretakers that the child may become drowsy after taking this medication . Instead ,
the child became extremely agitated and excited after taking the medication . What is
this reaction called ? - Idiosyncratic reaction
