MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION BUNDLED
PRACTICE REVIEW 2026 COMPLETE
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
⫸ when is it acceptable for the nurse to take a verbal order from the
prescriber before giving a drug to a patient?
a. during the night shift when the prescriber is not at the hospital
b. in an emergency situation such as a cardiac arrest
c. when a patient is experiencing severe pain
d. at any time it is necessary. Answer: b. in an emergency situation
such as a cardiac arrest
⫸ The nurse is giving morning medications to patient who refuses to
take an oral dose of docusate (Colace).What is the nurse's best
response?
a. your prescriber ordered that you must take this drug twice a day.
b. docusate will soften your bowel movements so that you do not
strain
c. this drug will help prevent constipation while you are on bed rest.
d. can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?.
Answer: d. can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?
⫸ what is the most important role of the nurse in preventing drug
errors?
a. always checking the patient's diagnosis before giving a drug
,b. always following the "six rights" of drug administration
c. being the one defense for detecting and preventing drug errors
d. being most likely to detect a drug error that has occurred.. Answer:
b. always following the "six rights" of drug administration
⫸ The prescriber orders atenolol (Tenormin) 25 mg to be given
orally once a day to control a patients high blood pressure. The nurse
takes the patient's vital signs and finds that the blood pressure is
128/80 and the heart rate is 60 b/m. What does the nurse do first
before giving this drug?
a. check the order for prescriber limitations on when the drug should
be given
b. notify the prescriber and ask if the drug should be given
c. reassess the blood pressure and heart rate in 30 minutes
d. give the drug exactly as prescribed.. Answer: a. check the order for
prescriber limitations on when the drug should be given
⫸ A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment, 1 inch STAT, for
elevated blood pressure. What must the nurse do before giving this
drug?
a. shave the hair off the patient's chest
b. place the patient on a heart monitor
c. put on a pair of disposable gloves
d. measure the dose directly on the patient's skin.. Answer: c. put on a
pair of disposable gloves
, ⫸ A sublingual drug is administered by placing the drug in what part
of the body?
a. between the cheek and the upper jaw
b. under the tongue
c. in the nose
d. in the eyes. Answer: b. under the tongue
⫸ What administration technique does the nurse use to give a 2 yr
old child ear drops?
a. pull the earlobe down and back
b. pull the earlobe up and out
c. keep the earlobe straight
d. hang the patient's head over the side of the bed.. Answer: a. pull the
earlobe down and back
⫸ What must the nurse be sure to tel the patient after a vaginal drug
is administered?
a. this drug should be refrigerated
b. you may take this drug at home while sitting on the toilet.
c. be sure to empty your bladder after receiving this drug.
d. remain lying down for 10 to 15 mins after taking this drug..
Answer: d. remain lying down for 10 to 15 mins after taking this drug.
⫸ hen giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused, what is
the best way for the nurse to identify the patient?
PRACTICE REVIEW 2026 COMPLETE
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
⫸ when is it acceptable for the nurse to take a verbal order from the
prescriber before giving a drug to a patient?
a. during the night shift when the prescriber is not at the hospital
b. in an emergency situation such as a cardiac arrest
c. when a patient is experiencing severe pain
d. at any time it is necessary. Answer: b. in an emergency situation
such as a cardiac arrest
⫸ The nurse is giving morning medications to patient who refuses to
take an oral dose of docusate (Colace).What is the nurse's best
response?
a. your prescriber ordered that you must take this drug twice a day.
b. docusate will soften your bowel movements so that you do not
strain
c. this drug will help prevent constipation while you are on bed rest.
d. can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?.
Answer: d. can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?
⫸ what is the most important role of the nurse in preventing drug
errors?
a. always checking the patient's diagnosis before giving a drug
,b. always following the "six rights" of drug administration
c. being the one defense for detecting and preventing drug errors
d. being most likely to detect a drug error that has occurred.. Answer:
b. always following the "six rights" of drug administration
⫸ The prescriber orders atenolol (Tenormin) 25 mg to be given
orally once a day to control a patients high blood pressure. The nurse
takes the patient's vital signs and finds that the blood pressure is
128/80 and the heart rate is 60 b/m. What does the nurse do first
before giving this drug?
a. check the order for prescriber limitations on when the drug should
be given
b. notify the prescriber and ask if the drug should be given
c. reassess the blood pressure and heart rate in 30 minutes
d. give the drug exactly as prescribed.. Answer: a. check the order for
prescriber limitations on when the drug should be given
⫸ A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment, 1 inch STAT, for
elevated blood pressure. What must the nurse do before giving this
drug?
a. shave the hair off the patient's chest
b. place the patient on a heart monitor
c. put on a pair of disposable gloves
d. measure the dose directly on the patient's skin.. Answer: c. put on a
pair of disposable gloves
, ⫸ A sublingual drug is administered by placing the drug in what part
of the body?
a. between the cheek and the upper jaw
b. under the tongue
c. in the nose
d. in the eyes. Answer: b. under the tongue
⫸ What administration technique does the nurse use to give a 2 yr
old child ear drops?
a. pull the earlobe down and back
b. pull the earlobe up and out
c. keep the earlobe straight
d. hang the patient's head over the side of the bed.. Answer: a. pull the
earlobe down and back
⫸ What must the nurse be sure to tel the patient after a vaginal drug
is administered?
a. this drug should be refrigerated
b. you may take this drug at home while sitting on the toilet.
c. be sure to empty your bladder after receiving this drug.
d. remain lying down for 10 to 15 mins after taking this drug..
Answer: d. remain lying down for 10 to 15 mins after taking this drug.
⫸ hen giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused, what is
the best way for the nurse to identify the patient?
