Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right to prescribe medication

Question 2

A nurse receives a verbal order for a medication. According to best practice, what should the nurse do next?

Accepted Answer

Write down or enter the order into the computer and read it back to the prescriber

Question 3

A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. The available tablets are 250 mg each. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

$$ D = X \ H \ V $$

Accepted Answer

2 tablets

Question 4

Which medication delivery system is designed to maintain more consistent serum drug levels and allow less frequent administration?

Accepted Answer

Controlled-release tablets

Question 5

A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle. Which anatomical landmark should be used to locate the injection site?

Accepted Answer

Acromion process

Question 6

Which of the following is a common site for subcutaneous injections?

Accepted Answer

Mid-anterior thigh

Question 7

A nurse is calculating a dose for a liquid medication. The order is for 30 mL. How many tablespoons is this equivalent to?

$$ 1 	ext{ tbsp} = 15 	ext{ mL} $$

Accepted Answer

2 tablespoons

Question 8

Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse regarding medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing and questioning erroneous orders

Question 9

A patient is prescribed 1,000 mg of a medication. How many grams is this?

$$ 1,000 	ext{ mg} = 1 	ext{ g} $$

Accepted Answer

1 g

Question 10

Which of the following routes of administration involves injecting medication into a blood vessel, muscle, or spinal column?

Accepted Answer

Parenteral

Question 11

A nurse is preparing an IV injection. Which site is commonly used for intravenous injections?

Accepted Answer

Back of the hand

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a medication error?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged hospitalization

Question 13

A nurse is reviewing a medication order. Which information must be included for the order to be valid?

Accepted Answer

Patient's full name, medication name, dose, route, frequency, date, time, and prescriber's signature

Question 14

Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given by mouth?

Accepted Answer

PO

Question 15

A nurse is assessing a patient's medication history. Which question is most appropriate to ask regarding herbal or dietary supplements?

Accepted Answer

Do you take any herbal or dietary supplements? If so, ask for names, how much and how often taken, reason for use, perceived effectiveness, and any adverse effects.

Question 16

Which of the following is a reason why controlled-release tablets should never be broken, opened, crushed, or chewed?

Accepted Answer

They are intended to be absorbed slowly over a prolonged period

Question 17

A nurse is evaluating a patient's response to drug therapy. Which parameter is most appropriate to measure?

Accepted Answer

Relief of symptoms

Question 18

A patient is prescribed 1,000 mL of IV fluid. How many quarts is this equivalent to?

$$ 1,000 	ext{ mL} = 1 	ext{ quart} $$

Accepted Answer

1 quart

Question 19

Which of the following is a key component of evidence-based nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining and analyzing best scientific evidence from research

Question 20

A nurse is administering medication to a child. Which principle should be followed to minimize medication errors?

Accepted Answer

Be especially careful due to high risk of medication error

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