FPCC exam 1- medication administration
questions well answered to pass
The nursing outcome for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for constipation r/t analgesic is
as follows: Client will not experience constipation as evidenced by usual frequency of bowel
movements; passage of soft, formed stool. Constipation is a common side effect of analgesics,
so what is an appropriate nursing intervention to help address this? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔-Instruct client to increase intake of foods high in fiber
-Instruct client to maintain a minimum fluid intake of 2500 mL/day unless contraindicated
-Administer laxatives or cathartics and/or enemas if ordered
Which are sources of discomfort associated with injections? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔-The needle itself
-Chemical irritation caused by certain drugs
-Pressure of the volume of medication in the tissue
Which would be an appropriate technique and preparation for administration of subcutaneous
injection in a morbidly obese person? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔- 25-27 gauge
needle
- Inject at a 90-degree angle
-pull skin taut when administering
Which are examples of parenteral administration of medication? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔-Intramuscular
-Intravascular
, A client has a medication, metoprolol (Lopressor), due at 0800, and the student nurse is not
familiar with this medication. What information should be researched before giving this
medication? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-Classification of the drug
-Chemical name
-The use of the medication
-Body system affected
How are medications eliminated from the body? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-
Kidneys
-Blood plasma
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Lungs
When preparing to administer an otic solution to a client, what should the nurse assess the
client for? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-Redness
-Cerumen
-Drainage
-Ear pain
What conditions are contraindicated in rectal suppository administration? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔-Recent rectal surgery
-Rectal bleeding
-Cardiac disease
A client is scheduled for an annual PPD for work. What considerations should the nurse be
aware of before administering this test? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-Pregnancy
-Previous skin reaction
-Use of topical anesthetic
questions well answered to pass
The nursing outcome for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for constipation r/t analgesic is
as follows: Client will not experience constipation as evidenced by usual frequency of bowel
movements; passage of soft, formed stool. Constipation is a common side effect of analgesics,
so what is an appropriate nursing intervention to help address this? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔-Instruct client to increase intake of foods high in fiber
-Instruct client to maintain a minimum fluid intake of 2500 mL/day unless contraindicated
-Administer laxatives or cathartics and/or enemas if ordered
Which are sources of discomfort associated with injections? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔-The needle itself
-Chemical irritation caused by certain drugs
-Pressure of the volume of medication in the tissue
Which would be an appropriate technique and preparation for administration of subcutaneous
injection in a morbidly obese person? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔- 25-27 gauge
needle
- Inject at a 90-degree angle
-pull skin taut when administering
Which are examples of parenteral administration of medication? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔✔-Intramuscular
-Intravascular
, A client has a medication, metoprolol (Lopressor), due at 0800, and the student nurse is not
familiar with this medication. What information should be researched before giving this
medication? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-Classification of the drug
-Chemical name
-The use of the medication
-Body system affected
How are medications eliminated from the body? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-
Kidneys
-Blood plasma
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Lungs
When preparing to administer an otic solution to a client, what should the nurse assess the
client for? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-Redness
-Cerumen
-Drainage
-Ear pain
What conditions are contraindicated in rectal suppository administration? Select all that apply. -
correct answer ✔✔-Recent rectal surgery
-Rectal bleeding
-Cardiac disease
A client is scheduled for an annual PPD for work. What considerations should the nurse be
aware of before administering this test? Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔-Pregnancy
-Previous skin reaction
-Use of topical anesthetic
