ATI Oral Medications Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Oral Medications Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A client is prescribed an enteric-coated tablet. What instruction should the nurse give? A. Crush the tablet for easier swallowing B. Swallow the tablet whole with water C. Dissolve the tablet in juice D. Break the tablet in half if needed The nurse is preparing to administer a sublingual tablet. What is the correct method? A. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water B. Place the tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve C. Chew the tablet thoroughly D. Insert the tablet rectally Which action should the nurse take before giving an oral medication? A. Have the client lie flat B. Verify the client's ability to swallow 2 C. Administer the medication with food regardless of type D. Ask the client to chew all medications Which form of oral medication is intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth? A. Lozenge B. Elixir C. Suspension D. Capsule Which of the following is a correct method for administering a liquid oral medication to a child? A. Pour the medication into a glass B. Give it all at once using a spoon C. Use an oral syringe to deliver the medication slowly D. Mix it with a full cup of milk What is the appropriate response if a client vomits immediately after taking an oral medication? A. Notify the provider before giving another dose B. Administer the same dose again right away 3 C. Wait until the next scheduled dose D. Double the next dose to make up for it A nurse is preparing to administer a scored tablet. What does “scored” mean? A. Coated for taste B. Designed to be split C. Designed to be chewed D. Time-released Which oral medication should never be crushed? A. Chewable tablet B. Extended-release tablet C. Sublingual tablet D. Scored tablet What should the nurse do after giving an oral medication through an NG tube? A. Reattach suction immediately B. Leave the tube clamped for 2 hours