NCLEX Practice Questions: Medication
Administration
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A patient asks why ibuprofen has two names, “ibuprofen” and
“Motrin.” Which is the nurse’s best response?
“Ibuprofen is the trade name; Motrin is the generic.”
“Motrin is the trade name; ibuprofen is the generic.”
Correct: Generic names (ibuprofen) are standard; trade names (Motrin)
vary.
“Both are trade names.”
“Both are generic names.”
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The nurse is preparing a narcotic medication from a locked unit.
Another nurse arrives for shift change. Which action is correct?
Count alone to save time.
Leave narcotics unsecured if in a rush.
Count the narcotics with the oncoming nurse.
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, Correct: Controlled substances must be counted with another nurse at
shift change.
Document doses later in the day.
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A patient receiving IV antibiotics asks why they work faster than
oral. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
“IV drugs bypass absorption and act more quickly.”
Correct: IV administration results in rapid absorption and onset.
“IV drugs are absorbed slower than oral.”
“Oral drugs are stronger.”
“IV antibiotics are less effective.”
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A patient with liver disease is prescribed multiple medications.
Which pharmacokinetic process is most affected?
Absorption
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Distribution
, Excretion
Metabolism
Correct: Drugs are metabolized in the liver; dysfunction alters drug action
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A nurse explains to a patient that insulin is considered which type
of drug action?
Irritation
Inhibition
Replacement
Correct: Insulin replaces a deficient substance
Depression
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A patient asks what “drug half-life” means. Which explanation by
the nurse is best?
“It’s how long the drug stays in your stomach.”
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Administration
Check Your Knowledge
A patient asks why ibuprofen has two names, “ibuprofen” and
“Motrin.” Which is the nurse’s best response?
“Ibuprofen is the trade name; Motrin is the generic.”
“Motrin is the trade name; ibuprofen is the generic.”
Correct: Generic names (ibuprofen) are standard; trade names (Motrin)
vary.
“Both are trade names.”
“Both are generic names.”
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The nurse is preparing a narcotic medication from a locked unit.
Another nurse arrives for shift change. Which action is correct?
Count alone to save time.
Leave narcotics unsecured if in a rush.
Count the narcotics with the oncoming nurse.
Advising Chat
, Correct: Controlled substances must be counted with another nurse at
shift change.
Document doses later in the day.
Check Answer
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A patient receiving IV antibiotics asks why they work faster than
oral. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
“IV drugs bypass absorption and act more quickly.”
Correct: IV administration results in rapid absorption and onset.
“IV drugs are absorbed slower than oral.”
“Oral drugs are stronger.”
“IV antibiotics are less effective.”
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A patient with liver disease is prescribed multiple medications.
Which pharmacokinetic process is most affected?
Absorption
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Distribution
, Excretion
Metabolism
Correct: Drugs are metabolized in the liver; dysfunction alters drug action
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A nurse explains to a patient that insulin is considered which type
of drug action?
Irritation
Inhibition
Replacement
Correct: Insulin replaces a deficient substance
Depression
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A patient asks what “drug half-life” means. Which explanation by
the nurse is best?
“It’s how long the drug stays in your stomach.”
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