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Oral and Parenteral Medication
Administration Guidelines Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: oral medication administration
Answer: It is the administration of drugs by mouth, ensuring that the patient
swallows the medication.
Question:purposes of giving oral medication
Answer: To prevent disease, to cure disease, to promote health, for
symptomatic treatment, to replace missing components (e.g., hormones,
nutrients).
Question:contraindications for administering oral medication
Answer: Alterations in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., malabsorption,
obstructions), immediately after surgery, patients unable to swallow (e.g.,
neuromuscular disorders, unconscious), patients with gastric suction
(nasogastric tube in place), before some tests or surgeries that require an
empty stomach.
Question:steps involved in the preparation before administering oral
medication
Answer: Perform hand hygiene, check medication label against the
Medication Administration Record (MAR), prepare medicine ticket, tray with
medication, measuring tools (cup/dropper/spoon), glass of water,
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towel/sponge cloth, cotton for drying, explain procedure and importance to
patient, assist patient to sit upright, protect clothing with towel if needed,
provide mouthwash if necessary.
Question:handling solid oral medications during administration
Answer: Pour medication into lid first, then into the medicine cup without
touching directly, open unit dose medications in presence of the patient.
Question:handling liquid oral medications during administration
Answer: Shake or roll suspensions as per instructions, do not mix liquid
medications to avoid interactions, pour opposite the label to avoid spills on
the label, hold medicine cup at eye level for accuracy, use bottom of meniscus
for measuring, wipe bottle rim and replace cap to avoid contamination.
Question:11 main steps in the administration of oral medication
Answer: Greet the patient, confirm the right patient, verify prescription,
assess patient and document findings, use 3 medication checks: before,
during, and after preparation, explain and inform the patient, listen and
respond to concerns, administer medication and ensure consumption,
document medication given or omitted, monitor for response or side effects,
take action if adverse reactions occur.
Question:7 Rights of Medication Administration
Answer: Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right
documentation, right to refuse.
Oral and Parenteral Medication
Administration Guidelines Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Question: oral medication administration
Answer: It is the administration of drugs by mouth, ensuring that the patient
swallows the medication.
Question:purposes of giving oral medication
Answer: To prevent disease, to cure disease, to promote health, for
symptomatic treatment, to replace missing components (e.g., hormones,
nutrients).
Question:contraindications for administering oral medication
Answer: Alterations in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., malabsorption,
obstructions), immediately after surgery, patients unable to swallow (e.g.,
neuromuscular disorders, unconscious), patients with gastric suction
(nasogastric tube in place), before some tests or surgeries that require an
empty stomach.
Question:steps involved in the preparation before administering oral
medication
Answer: Perform hand hygiene, check medication label against the
Medication Administration Record (MAR), prepare medicine ticket, tray with
medication, measuring tools (cup/dropper/spoon), glass of water,
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towel/sponge cloth, cotton for drying, explain procedure and importance to
patient, assist patient to sit upright, protect clothing with towel if needed,
provide mouthwash if necessary.
Question:handling solid oral medications during administration
Answer: Pour medication into lid first, then into the medicine cup without
touching directly, open unit dose medications in presence of the patient.
Question:handling liquid oral medications during administration
Answer: Shake or roll suspensions as per instructions, do not mix liquid
medications to avoid interactions, pour opposite the label to avoid spills on
the label, hold medicine cup at eye level for accuracy, use bottom of meniscus
for measuring, wipe bottle rim and replace cap to avoid contamination.
Question:11 main steps in the administration of oral medication
Answer: Greet the patient, confirm the right patient, verify prescription,
assess patient and document findings, use 3 medication checks: before,
during, and after preparation, explain and inform the patient, listen and
respond to concerns, administer medication and ensure consumption,
document medication given or omitted, monitor for response or side effects,
take action if adverse reactions occur.
Question:7 Rights of Medication Administration
Answer: Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right
documentation, right to refuse.
