Question 1

The nurse is to administer 45 mg of phenobarbital to the patient. How many tablets will the patient receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 tablet 
B)  2 tablets 
C)  3 tablets 
D)  4 tablets 
A)  1 tablet 
B)  2 tablets 
C)  3 tablets 
D)  4 tablets

Question 2

The nurse identifies which medication that has the highest potential for abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methylphenidate (Ritalin)-schedule II 
B)  Alprazolam (Xanax)-schedule IV 
C)  Acetaminophen & codeine (Tylenol #3)-schedule III 
D)  Diphenoxylate & atropine (Lomotil)-schedule V 
A)  Methylphenidate (Ritalin)-schedule II 
B)  Alprazolam (Xanax)-schedule IV 
C)  Acetaminophen & codeine (Tylenol #3)-schedule III 
D)  Diphenoxylate & atropine (Lomotil)-schedule V

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking many prescription medications for various health problems. Which direction from the nurse will help the patient avoid dangerous drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only take over-the-counter medications. 
B)  Have all of the prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy. 
C)  Avoid taking generic preparations of prescribed medications. 
D)  Only take the medications that the patient feels are necessary. 
A)  Only take over-the-counter medications. 
B)  Have all of the prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy. 
C)  Avoid taking generic preparations of prescribed medications. 
D)  Only take the medications that the patient feels are necessary.

Question 4

During discharge teaching, the nurse is to give the patient a signed, dated, and timed prescription from the physician for medications to be taken at home. Which prescription drug order needs to be corrected before it is given to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily before dinner 
B)  Methotrexate (Trexall) 8 tablets PO once weekly on Saturdays 
C)  Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 137 mcg PO daily before breakfast 
D)  Zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg PO at bedtime as needed for sleep 
A)  Warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily before dinner 
B)  Methotrexate (Trexall) 8 tablets PO once weekly on Saturdays 
C)  Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 137 mcg PO daily before breakfast 
D)  Zolpidem (Ambien) 5 mg PO at bedtime as needed for sleep

Question 5

The nurse identifies which medication order to be administered PRN?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg PO tonight if the patient cannot sleep 
B)  Prednisone 10 mg PO today, then taper down 1 mg each day for the next 10 days 
C)  Humulin R 10 units subcutaneously before each meal and at bedtime 
D)  Kefzol (Ancef) 1 g IVPB 30 minutes prior to surgery 
A)  Zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg PO tonight if the patient cannot sleep 
B)  Prednisone 10 mg PO today, then taper down 1 mg each day for the next 10 days 
C)  Humulin R 10 units subcutaneously before each meal and at bedtime 
D)  Kefzol (Ancef) 1 g IVPB 30 minutes prior to surgery

Exam 35: Medication Administration

The nurse is to administer 45 mg of phenobarbital to the patient. How many tablets will the patient receive?

The nurse identifies which medication that has the highest potential for abuse?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking many prescription medications for various health problems. Which direction from the nurse will help the patient avoid dangerous drug interactions?

During discharge teaching, the nurse is to give the patient a signed, dated, and timed prescription from the physician for medications to be taken at home. Which prescription drug order needs to be corrected before it is given to the patient?

The nurse identifies which medication order to be administered PRN?

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