NUR 336 - Chapter 32: Medication Administration - Nursing Test Banks. Questions and Answers. Rationales Provided.

NUR 336 - Chapter 32: Medication Administration - Nursing Test Banks. Questions and Answers. Rationales Provided. Chapter 32: Medication Administration Chapter 32: Medication Administration Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is teaching a patient about medications. Which statement from the patient indicates teaching is eॠective? a. “My parenteral medication must be taken with food.” b. “I will rotate the sites in my left leg when I give my insulin.” c. “Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my antibiotic.” d. “If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose.” ANS: B For daily insulin, rotate site within anatomical area. Rotating injections within the same body part (instrasite rotation) provides greater consistency in absorption of medication. Parenteral medication absorption is not aॠected by the timing of meals. Taking a medication 30 minutes late is within the 60-minute window of the time medications should be taken. Medications are usually stopped based on the provider’s orders except in extenuating circumstances. With some medications, such as antibiotics, it is crucial that the full course of medication is taken to avoid relapse of infection. DIF:Apply (application)REF:548 | 672 OBJ: Discuss nursing roles and responsibilities in medication administration. 10/15/2016 Chapter 32: Medication Administration | Nursing Test Banks 2/33 TOP: Teaching/Learning MSC: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2. A nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a patient. Which statement made by the patient is an indication for the nurse to use the Z-track method? a. “I am allergic to many medications.” b. “I’m really afraid that a big needle will hurt.” c. “The last shot like that turned my skin colors.”