Oral And Topical Medication Administration Questions With Correct Answers 2023 Update A+

A nurse is preparing to administer medications for a client who has a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medications? - Correct Answer-Observe the amount of residual volume left in the stomach. A nurse is administering aspirin 81 mg PO daily to a client who has a history of myocardial infarction. The medication is scheduled for 0800. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates proper use of one of the Ten Rights of Medication Administration? - Correct Answer-The nurse documents that the aspirin was given at 0825. A nurse id preparing to administer a client's medication. The client states the medication makes them feel nauseated and refuses to take it. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct Answer-Document the reason for refusal along with the date and time in the client's medical record. A nurse is preparing to administer several medications to a client who is receiving enteral feedings through a small bore nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the medications are administered correctly? - Correct Answer-Infuse each medication by gravity and flush with water before and after instillation. A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. For which of the following inhalation medications delivery methods should the nurse assess the client's ability to inhale deeply? - Correct Answer-Dry powder inhaler (DPI) A nurse is preparing to instill antibiotic ear drops into the ear of a 2-year-old child. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when administering ear drops to this client? - Correct Answer-Pull the client's auricle down and back to open the canal when administering the ear drops. A nurse is teaching the adult child of a client about instilling eye drops in the client's right eye. Which of the following statements by the client's adult child indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Correct Answer-"I will put down her lower eyelid and drop the medication inside." A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone 12.5mg by mouth daily. The medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer for each dose? - Correct Answer-2.5 tablets Continues...