Topic 1: Introduction to Nursing
Pharmacology, Terminology, and Medication
Calculation inform of questions and
answers25/2026
Tablets and Capsules
What are the variety forms and routes used for the administration of drugs? - Answer sublingual,
buccal
oral (tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, and elixirs)
transdermal
topical
instillation drops and sprays
inhalation
nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes suppositories
parenteral forms
Tablets and Capsules
What is the primary advantage of tablets and capsules as drug forms?
A) They are easy to mix with food or beverages.
B) They are the most expensive option.
C) They do not require additional supplies for administration.
D) They release medication immediately upon swallowing. - Answer C) They do not require additional
supplies for administration.
Tablets and Capsules
,T/F
Tablets and capsules are the most common drug forms and are convenient and less expensive. - Answer
T
Tablets and Capsules
True or False:
Oral drugs can be safely administered to patients who are vomiting, regardless of their condition. -
Answer F
Oral drugs are not given to patients who are vomiting, who lack a gag reflex, or who are comatose.
Tablets and Capsules
It is safe to mix drugs in infant formula for administration. - Answer False
Do not mix a drug with large amounts of food or beverage. Patients may not be able to consume and
will not get the full dose of medication. Do not mix drugs in infant formula.
Tablets and Capsules
What is the potential risk of crushing enteric-coated or timed-release capsules?
A) Increased rate of absorption
B) Enhanced therapeutic effect
C) Risk of gastrointestinal discomfort
D) Risk of toxicity and overdose - Answer D) Risk of toxicity and overdose
, If crushed, the initial excessive drug release poses a risk of toxicity such that it could lead to a potentially
fatal overdose. Crushing can increase the rate of absorption, and it can cause oropharyngeal irritation.
Tablets and Capsules
True or False:
Extended-release medications can be safely cut in half or crushed if a patient has difficulty swallowing. -
Answer False
Tablets and Capsules
Administer drugs on an empty stomach if food interferes with medication absorption. - Answer True
Tablets and Capsules
When should irritating drugs be administered with food?
A) Always, regardless of the drug type
B) Only when a patient is hungry
C) To increase medication absorption
D) To decrease gastrointestinal discomfort - Answer D) To decrease gastrointestinal discomfort
Administer irritating drugs with food to decrease gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort.
Tablets and Capsules
What is the recommended approach for administering drugs via sublingual or buccal routes?
A) Mix with water before administration
Pharmacology, Terminology, and Medication
Calculation inform of questions and
answers25/2026
Tablets and Capsules
What are the variety forms and routes used for the administration of drugs? - Answer sublingual,
buccal
oral (tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, and elixirs)
transdermal
topical
instillation drops and sprays
inhalation
nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes suppositories
parenteral forms
Tablets and Capsules
What is the primary advantage of tablets and capsules as drug forms?
A) They are easy to mix with food or beverages.
B) They are the most expensive option.
C) They do not require additional supplies for administration.
D) They release medication immediately upon swallowing. - Answer C) They do not require additional
supplies for administration.
Tablets and Capsules
,T/F
Tablets and capsules are the most common drug forms and are convenient and less expensive. - Answer
T
Tablets and Capsules
True or False:
Oral drugs can be safely administered to patients who are vomiting, regardless of their condition. -
Answer F
Oral drugs are not given to patients who are vomiting, who lack a gag reflex, or who are comatose.
Tablets and Capsules
It is safe to mix drugs in infant formula for administration. - Answer False
Do not mix a drug with large amounts of food or beverage. Patients may not be able to consume and
will not get the full dose of medication. Do not mix drugs in infant formula.
Tablets and Capsules
What is the potential risk of crushing enteric-coated or timed-release capsules?
A) Increased rate of absorption
B) Enhanced therapeutic effect
C) Risk of gastrointestinal discomfort
D) Risk of toxicity and overdose - Answer D) Risk of toxicity and overdose
, If crushed, the initial excessive drug release poses a risk of toxicity such that it could lead to a potentially
fatal overdose. Crushing can increase the rate of absorption, and it can cause oropharyngeal irritation.
Tablets and Capsules
True or False:
Extended-release medications can be safely cut in half or crushed if a patient has difficulty swallowing. -
Answer False
Tablets and Capsules
Administer drugs on an empty stomach if food interferes with medication absorption. - Answer True
Tablets and Capsules
When should irritating drugs be administered with food?
A) Always, regardless of the drug type
B) Only when a patient is hungry
C) To increase medication absorption
D) To decrease gastrointestinal discomfort - Answer D) To decrease gastrointestinal discomfort
Administer irritating drugs with food to decrease gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort.
Tablets and Capsules
What is the recommended approach for administering drugs via sublingual or buccal routes?
A) Mix with water before administration
