NUR 201 Medication Administration & Dosage Calculation
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1. If a new medication is found to have serious side effects after its approval,
which agency would be responsible for addressing this issue?
National Formulary
US Food and Drug Administration
United States Pharmacopeia
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
2. What is the term used to describe a severe allergic reaction that can occur
after medication administration?
Medication allergy
Idiosyncratic reaction
Anaphylactic reaction
Rhinitis
3. What is the primary route used for administering regional analgesia during
surgery?
Epidural
Intraosseous
Intraperitoneal
Intrapleural
4. If a nurse receives a medication prescription that lacks the dose and
frequency, what should be the nurse's immediate action?
, Administer the medication based on previous doses.
Ignore the missing information and proceed with administration.
Document the prescription as is and wait for the patient to report any
issues.
Clarify the prescription with the prescribing physician.
5. Describe why the abdomen is often preferred for insulin injections compared
to other sites.
The abdomen allows for larger volumes of insulin.
The abdomen has fewer blood vessels than other areas.
The abdomen is less painful for injections.
The insulin is absorbed more quickly when injected into the
abdomen.
6. Describe why medications placed on the skin are absorbed more slowly
compared to other routes of administration.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed at the same rate as oral
medications.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed quickly because they
bypass the digestive system.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed faster than injections.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed more slowly due to
the barrier of the skin and the need for the medication to penetrate
through layers before entering systemic circulation.
7. If a nurse needs to administer 960 mL of medication, how many cups should
they prepare?
, 5 cups
4 cups
3 cups
2 cups
8. In a scenario where a patient requires pain management during a cesarean
section, which route would be most appropriate and why?
Intraosseous, because it is the fastest route for medication delivery.
Intrapleural, because it offers rapid pain relief through the chest
cavity.
Epidural, because it provides effective pain relief while allowing the
patient to remain conscious.
Intraperitoneal, because it allows for direct medication delivery to the
abdominal cavity.
9. The nurse assesses a client in the clinic who is restless and short of breath.
The nurse notes a generalized rash and high-pitched sound when assessing
the client. The nurse alerts the staff to call the emergency response system
and would ask the client which assessment question?
"Have you had your yearly influenza vaccine this year?"
"when did you last have symptoms like these?"
"do you have a family history of heat strokes or heat exhaustion?"
"What medication or food do you think you are allergic to?"
10. What is the recommended injection site for enoxaparin administration?
The abdomen
The buttocks
Exam REVIEW questions With Accurate Answers 2026 100%
Guarantee Pass
1. If a new medication is found to have serious side effects after its approval,
which agency would be responsible for addressing this issue?
National Formulary
US Food and Drug Administration
United States Pharmacopeia
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
2. What is the term used to describe a severe allergic reaction that can occur
after medication administration?
Medication allergy
Idiosyncratic reaction
Anaphylactic reaction
Rhinitis
3. What is the primary route used for administering regional analgesia during
surgery?
Epidural
Intraosseous
Intraperitoneal
Intrapleural
4. If a nurse receives a medication prescription that lacks the dose and
frequency, what should be the nurse's immediate action?
, Administer the medication based on previous doses.
Ignore the missing information and proceed with administration.
Document the prescription as is and wait for the patient to report any
issues.
Clarify the prescription with the prescribing physician.
5. Describe why the abdomen is often preferred for insulin injections compared
to other sites.
The abdomen allows for larger volumes of insulin.
The abdomen has fewer blood vessels than other areas.
The abdomen is less painful for injections.
The insulin is absorbed more quickly when injected into the
abdomen.
6. Describe why medications placed on the skin are absorbed more slowly
compared to other routes of administration.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed at the same rate as oral
medications.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed quickly because they
bypass the digestive system.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed faster than injections.
Medications placed on the skin are absorbed more slowly due to
the barrier of the skin and the need for the medication to penetrate
through layers before entering systemic circulation.
7. If a nurse needs to administer 960 mL of medication, how many cups should
they prepare?
, 5 cups
4 cups
3 cups
2 cups
8. In a scenario where a patient requires pain management during a cesarean
section, which route would be most appropriate and why?
Intraosseous, because it is the fastest route for medication delivery.
Intrapleural, because it offers rapid pain relief through the chest
cavity.
Epidural, because it provides effective pain relief while allowing the
patient to remain conscious.
Intraperitoneal, because it allows for direct medication delivery to the
abdominal cavity.
9. The nurse assesses a client in the clinic who is restless and short of breath.
The nurse notes a generalized rash and high-pitched sound when assessing
the client. The nurse alerts the staff to call the emergency response system
and would ask the client which assessment question?
"Have you had your yearly influenza vaccine this year?"
"when did you last have symptoms like these?"
"do you have a family history of heat strokes or heat exhaustion?"
"What medication or food do you think you are allergic to?"
10. What is the recommended injection site for enoxaparin administration?
The abdomen
The buttocks
