#1
What is the primary purpose of medication administration?
To entertain patients
To cure all diseases instantly
To relieve symptoms and promote healing
To increase patient's appetite
#2
Which of the following is a common method of medication identification before administration?
Smelling the medication
Checking the color of the medication
Asking the patient for the medication name
Reading the medication label three times
#3
What is the purpose of the Z-track method in medication administration?
To track the movement of medication through the body
To minimize irritation and leakage of medication into subcutaneous tissue
To maximize the absorption of medication
To ensure rapid onset of action
#4
What is the primary role of a PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) pump in medication administration?
To measure blood pressure
To regulate oxygen levels
To allow patients to self-administer pain medication within preset limits
To deliver intravenous fluids
#5
What is the primary purpose of administering a placebo in a clinical trial?
To induce adverse effects
To measure the effectiveness of the medication
To deceive participants without any therapeutic effect
To speed up the recovery process
#6
Which route of medication administration involves injecting medication directly into the bloodstream?
Oral
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
#7
What is the purpose of the 'six rights' in medication administration?
Ensuring a patient receives six types of medications
Verifying the correct patient receives the correct medication in the correct dose and route at the correct time
Counting the number of medications administered
Checking the expiration date of medications
#8
What does PRN stand for in medication administration?
Prescription Required Now
Pro Re Nata
Patient Ready Now
Prioritizing Regular Nursing
#9
In which scenario should a nurse withhold medication administration?
The patient requests more medication
The patient's vital signs are stable
The medication is prescribed at a specific time
The patient is experiencing an adverse reaction
#10
Which factor is crucial when calculating medication dosage for pediatric patients?
#11
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse during medication reconciliation?
Prescribing new medications
Discontinuing all current medications
Ensuring an accurate and up-to-date list of the patient's medications
Administering medications without verification
#12
Which of the following is an example of a therapeutic procedure?
Administering medication
Taking vital signs
Making a hospital bed
Cleaning a patient's room
#13
What is the role of a nurse in the medication administration process?
To prescribe medications
To dispense medications from the pharmacy
To administer medications safely and monitor the patient's response
To sell medications to patients
#14
What is the purpose of therapeutic communication during medication administration?
To entertain the patient
To build trust and rapport with the patient
To distract the patient from the medication
To complete paperwork more efficiently
#15
What is the primary goal of patient education related to medication administration?
To increase the patient's anxiety
To encourage self-medication without guidance
To empower the patient with knowledge for safe and effective medication use
To minimize the time spent with the patient
#16
In medication administration, what does the term 'half-life' refer to?
The time it takes for half of a dose to be eliminated from the body
The duration of action of a medication
The time it takes for a medication to reach its peak effect
The total time a medication stays in the body
#17
What is the purpose of the MAR (Medication Administration Record) in healthcare settings?
To record the patient's meal preferences
To document the patient's vital signs
To provide a legal record of medication administration
To schedule patient appointments