Exam Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual
nitroglycerin tablet. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will take the tablet with plenty of water."
b. "I will place the tablet inside my cheek."
c. "I will put the tablet under my tongue."
d. "I will take the tablet while I am eating." - ANSWER ✔✔c. "I will put
the tablet under my tongue."
,Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue, where they are
absorbed quickly into systemic circulation. Medications placed in the
cheek are delivered by the buccal route. Sublingual medications should
be taken without water or food.
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the
contraindications for administering medications by the oral route for this
type of patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vomiting
b. Unconsciousness
c. Diarrhea
d. Penicillin allergy
e. Intubation - ANSWER ✔✔a. Vomiting
b. Unconsciousness
c. Diarrhea
Nothing that needs to be swallowed should be administered to an
unconscious patient due to the risk of aspiration. Medications are
,unlikely to be absorbed in the patient who is vomiting. An endotracheal
tube makes it impossible for a patient to swallow oral medication. A
penicillin allergy affects the type of medication to administer but not the
route. A patient with diarrhea may have decreased absorption, but it
does not affect the ability to swallow medications safely.
The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new medication to
the patient. Which action best demonstrates awareness of safe, skilled
nursing practice?
a. Identify the patient by comparing the patient's name and birth date to
the medication administration record (MAR).
a. Identify the patient by comparing the patient's name and birth date to
the medication administration record (MAR).
b. Determine whether the medication and dose are appropriate for the
patient.
c. Make sure that the medication is in the medication cart.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2026/2027. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, d. Check the accuracy of the dose with another nurse. - ANSWER
✔✔a. Identify the patient by comparing the patient's name and birth date
to the medication administration record (MAR).
The right patient is one of the six rights to ensure safe administration of
the medication. At least two patient identifiers should be used and
compared with the armband or MAR. Determining the appropriateness
of a medication for a patient should be completed prior to entering the
patient room. Not all medications require another nurse to check the
accuracy of the dose. Determining whether the medication is available is
a time management issue.
A patient has been using herbal medication as part of her daily routine.
Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Document the herbs as part of the medication history.
b. Recommend a reputable company from which to buy herbs.
c. Allow the patient to self-administer the herbs with her morning
medications.
d. Inform the primary care provider of the findings.