Medication Administration Picmonic
Exam Questions and Answers5
Which of the following administration routes requires the patient to rotate a pill in the side of
the mouth to prevent mucosal irritation? - ANSWERS-Buccal
-Involves placing solid medication in the mouth and against the mucus membranes of the cheek
until the medication dissolves. To avoid mucosal irritation, teach patients to alternate cheeks
with each subsequent dose and advise patients no tto chew or swallow the medication or take
any liquids with it. Buccal medication acts locally on the mucosa or systemically when it is
dissolved in the person's saliva
Which of the following medication administration routes most commonly bypasses around two
thirds of the first-pass metabolism? - ANSWERS-Rectal
-This is a potential route of administration when the patient is unable to take oral medications.
It can be given as a suppository or enema.
Rectal medications avoid about 2/3 of first-pass metabolism.
Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of the 6 rights of medication administration
that involves the method of delivery of medications? - ANSWERS-Right Route
-Method of delivery of medications can substantially alter the effects of the drug. Broad
classifications include enteral, through the digestive system, and parenteral, directly to the
tissues and topical which is applied to the skin.
Which of the following options is the easiest and most economical way of administering
medication? - ANSWERS-Oral
, -Medication taken by mouth (PO). This is the easiest and most economical way of administering
medication. Do not give oral medications if the patient is lethargic, has decreased gastric
function (nausea, vomiting), has NO (nothing by mouth) orders, or is unable to swallow.
Which of the following medication administration methods or routes is most commonly used
for sensory organ infections? - ANSWERS-Drops/Spray
-These can be given via eyes, nose, or ears. Always confirm how many drops or sprays will be
administered on both sides. Medication is easily absorbed through mucosal membranes and
can cause systemic effects.
Which of the following administration routes requires the drug to be left for an extended
amount of time? - ANSWERS-Transdermal
-These are placed directly on the skin as a patch and left for an extended amount of time.
Extended release medications are used for longer therapeutic effect.
Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of the 6 rights of medication administration
that involves knowing when medications should be administered? - ANSWERS-Right Time
-Compare the time in the MAR that the medication should be administered to the current time.
Never administer additional or missed doses. Be familiar with abbreviations. Check the MAR to
assure the last dose of medication was administered at the appropriate time.
Which of the following medication administration methods or routes is best associated with
rapid relief of respiratory problems? - ANSWERS-Inhalation
-Inhaled medications are used for rapid relief of respiratory problems or for anesthesia. These
medications can enter directly into the bloodstream and cause severe systemic side effects.
Exam Questions and Answers5
Which of the following administration routes requires the patient to rotate a pill in the side of
the mouth to prevent mucosal irritation? - ANSWERS-Buccal
-Involves placing solid medication in the mouth and against the mucus membranes of the cheek
until the medication dissolves. To avoid mucosal irritation, teach patients to alternate cheeks
with each subsequent dose and advise patients no tto chew or swallow the medication or take
any liquids with it. Buccal medication acts locally on the mucosa or systemically when it is
dissolved in the person's saliva
Which of the following medication administration routes most commonly bypasses around two
thirds of the first-pass metabolism? - ANSWERS-Rectal
-This is a potential route of administration when the patient is unable to take oral medications.
It can be given as a suppository or enema.
Rectal medications avoid about 2/3 of first-pass metabolism.
Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of the 6 rights of medication administration
that involves the method of delivery of medications? - ANSWERS-Right Route
-Method of delivery of medications can substantially alter the effects of the drug. Broad
classifications include enteral, through the digestive system, and parenteral, directly to the
tissues and topical which is applied to the skin.
Which of the following options is the easiest and most economical way of administering
medication? - ANSWERS-Oral
, -Medication taken by mouth (PO). This is the easiest and most economical way of administering
medication. Do not give oral medications if the patient is lethargic, has decreased gastric
function (nausea, vomiting), has NO (nothing by mouth) orders, or is unable to swallow.
Which of the following medication administration methods or routes is most commonly used
for sensory organ infections? - ANSWERS-Drops/Spray
-These can be given via eyes, nose, or ears. Always confirm how many drops or sprays will be
administered on both sides. Medication is easily absorbed through mucosal membranes and
can cause systemic effects.
Which of the following administration routes requires the drug to be left for an extended
amount of time? - ANSWERS-Transdermal
-These are placed directly on the skin as a patch and left for an extended amount of time.
Extended release medications are used for longer therapeutic effect.
Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of the 6 rights of medication administration
that involves knowing when medications should be administered? - ANSWERS-Right Time
-Compare the time in the MAR that the medication should be administered to the current time.
Never administer additional or missed doses. Be familiar with abbreviations. Check the MAR to
assure the last dose of medication was administered at the appropriate time.
Which of the following medication administration methods or routes is best associated with
rapid relief of respiratory problems? - ANSWERS-Inhalation
-Inhaled medications are used for rapid relief of respiratory problems or for anesthesia. These
medications can enter directly into the bloodstream and cause severe systemic side effects.
