Medication Administration NCLEX
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Already Passed
When administering medications via the intravenous route, what is a key consideration to
prevent complications?
a) Verify the patient’s medication history only.
b) ✔✔ Use aseptic technique to prevent infection.
c) Ensure the medication is administered at room temperature.
d) Confirm the patient’s allergy status.
What should be done before administering a medication that requires monitoring of vital signs?
a) ✔✔ Check the patient's current vital signs to assess for any contraindications.
b) Administer the medication first and then check the vital signs.
c) Record the medication administration time before checking vital signs.
d) Verify the patient's medication list only.
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,For a medication that is ordered to be given as a "stat" dose, what is the most appropriate action?
a) ✔✔ Administer the medication immediately as it is a critical dose.
b) Delay the medication until the next scheduled time.
c) Discuss with the physician if the dose can be postponed.
d) Give the medication at the end of the shift.
When administering oral medications, what is essential to ensure proper intake?
a) ✔✔ Ensure the patient swallows the medication with a sufficient amount of fluid.
b) Crush the medication to help with swallowing.
c) Administer the medication with food only.
d) Check for any interaction with other medications only.
How should a nurse handle a situation where a medication order is unclear?
a) Proceed with administering the medication as written.
b) ✔✔ Contact the prescribing healthcare provider for clarification.
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,c) Administer the medication based on the nurse's best judgment.
d) Document the uncertainty in the patient's chart.
What is a primary consideration when administering medications through a feeding tube?
a) ✔✔ Confirm the tube’s placement and ensure the medication is properly dissolved.
b) Give the medication without checking the tube’s placement.
c) Use the feeding tube for all types of medications without adjustment.
d) Administer the medication immediately after feeding.
When preparing to administer an intramuscular injection, what is the proper technique for
locating the injection site?
a) Palpate the area and inject without further assessment.
b) ✔✔ Use anatomical landmarks to identify the proper muscle for injection.
c) Inject into any visible muscle group.
d) Choose the site based on the patient’s preference.
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, What is the recommended action if a patient is unable to take a medication as prescribed?
a) ✔✔ Notify the healthcare provider to adjust the medication plan.
b) Force the patient to take the medication.
c) Discontinue the medication without further action.
d) Administer the medication at a different time of day.
When administering medication to a pediatric patient, what should be prioritized?
a) Use adult doses and adjust as needed.
b) ✔✔ Verify the correct dosage based on the child’s weight and age.
c) Administer the medication based on standard adult guidelines.
d) Consult a textbook for dosage recommendations.
What should be done if a patient experiences an adverse reaction immediately after medication
administration?
a) ✔✔ Provide immediate treatment for the reaction and document the event.
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Already Passed
When administering medications via the intravenous route, what is a key consideration to
prevent complications?
a) Verify the patient’s medication history only.
b) ✔✔ Use aseptic technique to prevent infection.
c) Ensure the medication is administered at room temperature.
d) Confirm the patient’s allergy status.
What should be done before administering a medication that requires monitoring of vital signs?
a) ✔✔ Check the patient's current vital signs to assess for any contraindications.
b) Administer the medication first and then check the vital signs.
c) Record the medication administration time before checking vital signs.
d) Verify the patient's medication list only.
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,For a medication that is ordered to be given as a "stat" dose, what is the most appropriate action?
a) ✔✔ Administer the medication immediately as it is a critical dose.
b) Delay the medication until the next scheduled time.
c) Discuss with the physician if the dose can be postponed.
d) Give the medication at the end of the shift.
When administering oral medications, what is essential to ensure proper intake?
a) ✔✔ Ensure the patient swallows the medication with a sufficient amount of fluid.
b) Crush the medication to help with swallowing.
c) Administer the medication with food only.
d) Check for any interaction with other medications only.
How should a nurse handle a situation where a medication order is unclear?
a) Proceed with administering the medication as written.
b) ✔✔ Contact the prescribing healthcare provider for clarification.
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,c) Administer the medication based on the nurse's best judgment.
d) Document the uncertainty in the patient's chart.
What is a primary consideration when administering medications through a feeding tube?
a) ✔✔ Confirm the tube’s placement and ensure the medication is properly dissolved.
b) Give the medication without checking the tube’s placement.
c) Use the feeding tube for all types of medications without adjustment.
d) Administer the medication immediately after feeding.
When preparing to administer an intramuscular injection, what is the proper technique for
locating the injection site?
a) Palpate the area and inject without further assessment.
b) ✔✔ Use anatomical landmarks to identify the proper muscle for injection.
c) Inject into any visible muscle group.
d) Choose the site based on the patient’s preference.
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, What is the recommended action if a patient is unable to take a medication as prescribed?
a) ✔✔ Notify the healthcare provider to adjust the medication plan.
b) Force the patient to take the medication.
c) Discontinue the medication without further action.
d) Administer the medication at a different time of day.
When administering medication to a pediatric patient, what should be prioritized?
a) Use adult doses and adjust as needed.
b) ✔✔ Verify the correct dosage based on the child’s weight and age.
c) Administer the medication based on standard adult guidelines.
d) Consult a textbook for dosage recommendations.
What should be done if a patient experiences an adverse reaction immediately after medication
administration?
a) ✔✔ Provide immediate treatment for the reaction and document the event.
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