Nursing 220 Final Exam Review (with Verified Answers)

the nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? correct answers "I will put the nitroglycerin tablet under my tongue" The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administering medications by the oral route for this patient? correct answers Vomiting Unconsciousness The nurse is about to administer a new medication to a patient. Which action best demonstrates awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice? correct answers Identify the patient by comparing her name and birthdate to the medication administration record (MAR). A patient has been using herbal medication as part of her daily routine. Which actions should the nurse take? correct answers Document herbs as part of the medication history Inform the health care provider of her findings Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medication The health care provider prescribes a medication that is administered transdermally. The nurse understands what feature of the transdermal route? correct answers It is absorbed through the skin The nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to hold a cup or spoon. How should the nurse administer oral medications to the patient? correct answers Use a small paper cup to put the pills into the patients mouth What should the nurse do first when preparing to administer medications to a patient? correct answers Check the medication administration record (MAR). The nurse is preparing to care for a patient. What is the most appropriate goal for a patient related to medications? correct answers The patient will administer all medications correctly by discharge. The nurse reviews a physician's order and finds that the medication amount is greater than the standard dose. What should the nurse do? correct answers Call the physician to discuss the order. The nurse is selecting a site to administer a medication by the intramuscular route. The nurse chooses to avoid which site due to a high risk for injury? correct answers Dorsogluteal The home health nurse is called for a consult on a patient with memory problems who is having difficulty remembering to take multiple medications prescribed to be taken throughout the day. What can the nurse do to help the patient to remember to take the medications as prescribed? correct answers Arrange for the medications to be put in a pill organizer by week.