NRS233 NON-PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS TEST
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS 2025/2026
LATEST UPDATED/GET A+
The nurse administers different forms of medications to a patient. Which action made by
the nurse indicates a need for correction?
1
Cautioning the patient against chewing or swallowing a lozenge
2
Offering a snack rich in fats after administering acidic medication
3
Mixing powdered medications with liquid just before administration
4
Giving effervescent medications to a patient immediately after dissolving them in water -
2
A nursing student prepares a medication in liquid form to administer to a patient orally
through small-bore feeding tubes. Which action made by the nursing student indicates a
need for correction?
1
Dissolving the gelcaps in 30 mL of warm water
2
Crushing the simple tablets and diluting them in water
3
Flushing the tubes with 30 mL of water before administration
4
Using an intravenous syringe pump to prepare the medication - 4
While caring for an older adult patient with respiratory problems, the nurse teaches the
patient about the effective use of an inhaler. Which instruction given by the nurse would
be most appropriate if a pressurized metered-dose inhaler was prescribed to the
patient?
1
"Coordinate the puffs with inhalation for effective outcome."
2
"Inspire fast enough to administer the entire dose of the medication."
3
"Place the medication away from humidity, as there is a chance for formation of
clumps."
4
, "Apply approximately 5 to 10 lbs of pressure to the top of the canister to administer the
medication." - 4
Which patient condition may be caused by poor precautionary measures taken by the
nursing student while administering medication through the oral route?
1
Aspiration
2
Dysphagia
3
Nausea and vomiting
4
Gastrointestinal (GI) irritation - 1
A nurse teaches a patient how to determine when an inhaler needs to be replaced or
refilled. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
1
"I will float a metered-dose inhaler in water to determine how much medication is left."
2
"I will divide the number of doses in the container by the number of doses prescribed
per day."
3
"I will use dry powder inhalers that have mechanisms that indicate how many doses are
left."
4
"I will use devices that count down the number of remaining doses for metered-dose
inhalers." - 1
The nurse evaluates the actions of a patient who is self-administering medication
through a metered-dose inhaler using a spacer. Which action made by the patient
indicates a need for correction?
1
Covering the small exhalation slots with the lips
2
Placing a spacer mouthpiece into the mouth and closing the lips
3
Removing the metered-dose inhaler and spacer before exhaling
4
Depressing the medication canister and spraying one puff in the spacer - 1
Who can legally use a pill-splitting device to split tablets in half?
1
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS 2025/2026
LATEST UPDATED/GET A+
The nurse administers different forms of medications to a patient. Which action made by
the nurse indicates a need for correction?
1
Cautioning the patient against chewing or swallowing a lozenge
2
Offering a snack rich in fats after administering acidic medication
3
Mixing powdered medications with liquid just before administration
4
Giving effervescent medications to a patient immediately after dissolving them in water -
2
A nursing student prepares a medication in liquid form to administer to a patient orally
through small-bore feeding tubes. Which action made by the nursing student indicates a
need for correction?
1
Dissolving the gelcaps in 30 mL of warm water
2
Crushing the simple tablets and diluting them in water
3
Flushing the tubes with 30 mL of water before administration
4
Using an intravenous syringe pump to prepare the medication - 4
While caring for an older adult patient with respiratory problems, the nurse teaches the
patient about the effective use of an inhaler. Which instruction given by the nurse would
be most appropriate if a pressurized metered-dose inhaler was prescribed to the
patient?
1
"Coordinate the puffs with inhalation for effective outcome."
2
"Inspire fast enough to administer the entire dose of the medication."
3
"Place the medication away from humidity, as there is a chance for formation of
clumps."
4
, "Apply approximately 5 to 10 lbs of pressure to the top of the canister to administer the
medication." - 4
Which patient condition may be caused by poor precautionary measures taken by the
nursing student while administering medication through the oral route?
1
Aspiration
2
Dysphagia
3
Nausea and vomiting
4
Gastrointestinal (GI) irritation - 1
A nurse teaches a patient how to determine when an inhaler needs to be replaced or
refilled. Which statement made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
1
"I will float a metered-dose inhaler in water to determine how much medication is left."
2
"I will divide the number of doses in the container by the number of doses prescribed
per day."
3
"I will use dry powder inhalers that have mechanisms that indicate how many doses are
left."
4
"I will use devices that count down the number of remaining doses for metered-dose
inhalers." - 1
The nurse evaluates the actions of a patient who is self-administering medication
through a metered-dose inhaler using a spacer. Which action made by the patient
indicates a need for correction?
1
Covering the small exhalation slots with the lips
2
Placing a spacer mouthpiece into the mouth and closing the lips
3
Removing the metered-dose inhaler and spacer before exhaling
4
Depressing the medication canister and spraying one puff in the spacer - 1
Who can legally use a pill-splitting device to split tablets in half?
1
