Question 1

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer with an antacid. 
B)  Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce. 
C)  Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water. 
D)  Instruct the patient to place the medication between the cheek and teeth. 
A)  Administer with an antacid. 
B)  Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce. 
C)  Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water. 
D)  Instruct the patient to place the medication between the cheek and teeth. C

Question 2

Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritation of the mouth 
B)  Nausea and vomiting 
C)  Bypassing of the digestive enzymes 
D)  Use of the first pass metabolism 
A)  Irritation of the mouth 
B)  Nausea and vomiting 
C)  Bypassing of the digestive enzymes 
D)  Use of the first pass metabolism C

Question 3

Which data will the nurse document when administering a PRN oral pain medication to a patient?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Date, time, drug name, dosage, and route of administration 
B)  Essential patient education about the drug completed 
C)  Administration receptacle used 
D)  Signs and symptoms of adverse drug effects 
E)  Evaluation of therapeutic effectiveness 
A)  Date, time, drug name, dosage, and route of administration 
B)  Essential patient education about the drug completed 
C)  Administration receptacle used 
D)  Signs and symptoms of adverse drug effects 
E)  Evaluation of therapeutic effectiveness A,B,D,E

Question 4

Which medications are provided in dried,powdered form compressed into small disks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pills 
B)  Capsules 
C)  Tablets 
D)  Lozenges 
A)  Pills 
B)  Capsules 
C)  Tablets 
D)  Lozenges

Question 5

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a patient.In administering this medication,the nurse will encourage the patient to

Accepted Answer

A)  drink a large amount of water prior to administration so that swallowing is easier. 
B)  place the medication on the front of the tongue. 
C)  keep the head forward while swallowing. 
D)  minimize the amount of fluid taken following medication administration. 
A)  drink a large amount of water prior to administration so that swallowing is easier. 
B)  place the medication on the front of the tongue. 
C)  keep the head forward while swallowing. 
D)  minimize the amount of fluid taken following medication administration.

Question 6

NG medication administration includes which principle(s)?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The tube must be assessed for correct placement. 
B)  All medications can be combined into one syringe. 
C)  Tablets and capsules should be dissolved in water. 
D)  The suction source should be immediately reconnected. 
E)  Flush the tube with 30 mL of water after drug administration. 
A)  The tube must be assessed for correct placement. 
B)  All medications can be combined into one syringe. 
C)  Tablets and capsules should be dissolved in water. 
D)  The suction source should be immediately reconnected. 
E)  Flush the tube with 30 mL of water after drug administration.

Question 7

In preparing to administer medications to a patient with an NG tube,which would be appropriate to give through that route?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Liquid medication 
B)  Tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water 
C)  Enteric coated tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water 
D)  Capsules emptied into 30 mL of water 
E)  Timed release capsules emptied into 30 mL of water
F) Suppositories 
A)  Liquid medication 
B)  Tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water 
C)  Enteric coated tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water 
D)  Capsules emptied into 30 mL of water 
E)  Timed release capsules emptied into 30 mL of water
F) Suppositories

Question 8

Which route of administration would be ordered by the health care provider if a patient is vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrostomy tube 
B)  Intradermal 
C)  Ophthalmic 
D)  Rectal 
A)  Gastrostomy tube 
B)  Intradermal 
C)  Ophthalmic 
D)  Rectal

Question 9

After entering the patient's room to administer oral medications,which action will the nurse take first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assist the patient to sit upright. 
B)  Check the patient's identification. 
C)  Inform the patient about the medications. 
D)  Offer the patient something to drink. 
A)  Assist the patient to sit upright. 
B)  Check the patient's identification. 
C)  Inform the patient about the medications. 
D)  Offer the patient something to drink.

Question 10

The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing pills.One of the medications to be administered is a spansule type capsule.What nursing consideration(s)should be applied in this case?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash hands before preparing medications and before administration. 
B)  Crush medications and administer with a soft food, such as applesauce. 
C)  Check the patient's ID band with the MAR to ensure patient rights are followed. 
D)  Have an 8-ounce glass of water available. 
E)  Check with the pharmacist to see if the spansule medication comes in a liquid form. 
A)  Wash hands before preparing medications and before administration. 
B)  Crush medications and administer with a soft food, such as applesauce. 
C)  Check the patient's ID band with the MAR to ensure patient rights are followed. 
D)  Have an 8-ounce glass of water available. 
E)  Check with the pharmacist to see if the spansule medication comes in a liquid form.

Question 11

In which position would the nurse place a patient before the administration of an enteral feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Semi-Fowler's 
C)  Left lateral 
D)  Prone 
A)  Supine 
B)  Semi-Fowler's 
C)  Left lateral 
D)  Prone

Question 12

Oral drug administration includes which principle(s)?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependable rate of absorption 
B)  Most economical 
C)  Insulin able to be administered via this route 
D)  Drugs delivered directly by the oral, rectal, or nasogastric (NG) methods 
E)  Dosage forms are convenient and readily available 
A)  Dependable rate of absorption 
B)  Most economical 
C)  Insulin able to be administered via this route 
D)  Drugs delivered directly by the oral, rectal, or nasogastric (NG) methods 
E)  Dosage forms are convenient and readily available

Question 13

Which type of lubricant would the nurse use to administer a rectal suppository?

Accepted Answer

A)  Petroleum jelly 
B)  Mineral oil 
C)  Water soluble 
D)  Anesthetic 
A)  Petroleum jelly 
B)  Mineral oil 
C)  Water soluble 
D)  Anesthetic

Question 14

When assessing aspirated stomach contents,the nurse notes the color to be green with sediment.The nurse is aware that this most likely represents ___________ fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural 
B)  gastric 
C)  intestinal 
D)  tracheobronchial 
A)  pleural 
B)  gastric 
C)  intestinal 
D)  tracheobronchial

Question 15

An adult patient is to receive 10 mL of cough syrup at 0800.The nurse can prepare to administer this medication in a(n)(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  soufflé cup. 
B)  medicine cup. 
C)  oral syringe. 
D)  teaspoon. 
E)  nipple. 
A)  soufflé cup. 
B)  medicine cup. 
C)  oral syringe. 
D)  teaspoon. 
E)  nipple.

Question 16

Which nursing action(s)would be appropriate when administering a disposable enema?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Position the patient on the left side. 
B)  Allow the solution to flow in by gravity. 
C)  Instruct the patient to hold the solution 30 minutes before defecating. 
D)  Maintain the six rights of medication administration. 
E)  Lubricate the rectal tube. 
A)  Position the patient on the left side. 
B)  Allow the solution to flow in by gravity. 
C)  Instruct the patient to hold the solution 30 minutes before defecating. 
D)  Maintain the six rights of medication administration. 
E)  Lubricate the rectal tube.

Question 17

Which receptacle(s)is/are commonly used in the hospital with pediatric oral medications?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral syringe 
B)  Baby bottle full of formula 
C)  Infant feeding nipple 
D)  Teaspoon 
E)  Medicine dropper 
A)  Oral syringe 
B)  Baby bottle full of formula 
C)  Infant feeding nipple 
D)  Teaspoon 
E)  Medicine dropper

Exam 8: Enteral Administration

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?

Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?

Which data will the nurse document when administering a PRN oral pain medication to a patient?(Select all that apply.)

Which medications are provided in dried,powdered form compressed into small disks?

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a patient.In administering this medication,the nurse will encourage the patient to

NG medication administration includes which principle(s)?(Select all that apply.)

In preparing to administer medications to a patient with an NG tube,which would be appropriate to give through that route?(Select all that apply.)

Which route of administration would be ordered by the health care provider if a patient is vomiting?

After entering the patient's room to administer oral medications,which action will the nurse take first?

The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing pills.One of the medications to be administered is a spansule type capsule.What nursing consideration(s)should be applied in this case?(Select all that apply.)

In which position would the nurse place a patient before the administration of an enteral feeding?

Oral drug administration includes which principle(s)?(Select all that apply.)

Which type of lubricant would the nurse use to administer a rectal suppository?

When assessing aspirated stomach contents,the nurse notes the color to be green with sediment.The nurse is aware that this most likely represents ___________ fluid.

An adult patient is to receive 10 mL of cough syrup at 0800.The nurse can prepare to administer this medication in a(n)(Select all that apply.)

Which nursing action(s)would be appropriate when administering a disposable enema?(Select all that apply.)

Which receptacle(s)is/are commonly used in the hospital with pediatric oral medications?(Select all that apply.)

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