Prescribing and Administration in Nursing
and Healthcare ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Who can legally write prescriptions in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Physicians, advanced practice nurses, dentists, and physician
assistants.
What are the primary responsibilities of healthcare providers regarding
medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS Obtaining medical history,
diagnosing, prescribing medications, monitoring therapy responses, and
modifying prescriptions as necessary.
What knowledge must nurses have regarding medication administration? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Knowledge of federal, state laws, local policies,
and an up-to-date knowledge base of medications.
What are the key responsibilities of nurses in medication administration? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Preparing and administering medications,
evaluating responses, determining prescription accuracy, reporting errors, and
safeguarding medications.
What is a chemical name in medication nomenclature? - CORRECT
ANSWERS A medication's chemical composition, such as N-acetyl-
para-aminophenol.
What is a generic name in medication nomenclature? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The official or nonproprietary name given to a medication, such as
acetaminophen.