Question 1

The patient is to receive a buccal medication.Which information does the nurse include in patient teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold the medication under the tongue. 
B)  Chew the medication before swallowing. 
C)  Swallow the medication after 30 seconds. 
D)  Hold the medication between the cheek and gums until it dissolves. 
A)  Hold the medication under the tongue. 
B)  Chew the medication before swallowing. 
C)  Swallow the medication after 30 seconds. 
D)  Hold the medication between the cheek and gums until it dissolves.

Question 2

The nurse plans care for the patient who has asthma and receives albuterol nebulizer therapy.The patient's respiratory rate is 34 breaths per minute,and breath sounds reveal wheezing throughout both lung fields.Which outcome is the nurse's priority for this patient within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient self-administers the medication using the nebulizer. 
B)  The patient correctly describes the use of a small-volume nebulizer. 
C)  The patient recites side effects and clinical indicators to report. 
D)  The patient's respiratory rate falls to an acceptble level. 
A)  The patient self-administers the medication using the nebulizer. 
B)  The patient correctly describes the use of a small-volume nebulizer. 
C)  The patient recites side effects and clinical indicators to report. 
D)  The patient's respiratory rate falls to an acceptble level.

Question 3

1. A _________ medication is one that is applied directly to skin,mucous membranes,or tissue membranes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 1. A _________ medication is one that...

Question 4

The nurse is teaching a patient how to calculate how long the metered-dose inhaler (MDI)canister can be used.If the canister contains 200 puffs and the patient administers 2 puffs 3 times each day,how long will the canister last?

Accepted Answer

A)  33 days 
B)  34 days 
C)  66 days 
D)  100 days 
A)  33 days 
B)  34 days 
C)  66 days 
D)  100 days

Question 5

The nurse instructs the patient about applying a transdermal patch.Which should the nurse include in patient teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose a site with moderate exposure to the sun. 
B)  Remove the old patch before applying a new patch. 
C)  Put the new patch at the same site to promote even absorption. 
D)  Apply a warm compress to the site before application. 
A)  Choose a site with moderate exposure to the sun. 
B)  Remove the old patch before applying a new patch. 
C)  Put the new patch at the same site to promote even absorption. 
D)  Apply a warm compress to the site before application.

Question 6

The patient complains of blurred vision after the instillation of eyedrops.What action should the nurse implement first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withhold the patient's ophthalmic drops. 
B)  Warm the eyedrops for subsequent doses. 
C)  Notify the ophthalmologist of the findings. 
D)  Ask the patient questions to clarify what is meant by "blurred." 
A)  Withhold the patient's ophthalmic drops. 
B)  Warm the eyedrops for subsequent doses. 
C)  Notify the ophthalmologist of the findings. 
D)  Ask the patient questions to clarify what is meant by "blurred."

Question 7

The nurse is caring for a patient with an enteral feeding tube.During assessment,the nurse finds that the patient's oxygen saturation level has dropped significantly and the respiratory rate and effort have increased.What action should the nurse take first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop any infusion of fluids or medications through the feeding tube. 
B)  Assess all of the patient's vital signs. 
C)  Notify the healthcare provider. 
D)  Reposition the patient. 
A)  Stop any infusion of fluids or medications through the feeding tube. 
B)  Assess all of the patient's vital signs. 
C)  Notify the healthcare provider. 
D)  Reposition the patient.

Question 8

The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 28-month-old child.Nursing care is appropriate if which technique is used by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warm the eardrops in a microwave oven on low. 
B)  Pull the pinna down and straight back. 
C)  Apply the eardrops to a cotton ball and insert in the affected ear. 
D)  Instruct the child to lie with the affected ear on a warm compress. 
A)  Warm the eardrops in a microwave oven on low. 
B)  Pull the pinna down and straight back. 
C)  Apply the eardrops to a cotton ball and insert in the affected ear. 
D)  Instruct the child to lie with the affected ear on a warm compress.

Question 9

The nurse prepares to administer cyclosporine (Restasis)eyedrops to a patient with dry eyes.Which of the following actions should the nurse implement before instilling the eyedrops?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply mild pressure on the entire eye. 
B)  Apply the eye ointment along inner edge of lower eyelid. 
C)  Remove any periorbital crusting with a warm face cloth. 
D)  Wipe away any crusting from the outer to the inner canthus. 
A)  Apply mild pressure on the entire eye. 
B)  Apply the eye ointment along inner edge of lower eyelid. 
C)  Remove any periorbital crusting with a warm face cloth. 
D)  Wipe away any crusting from the outer to the inner canthus.

Question 10

The healthcare provider prescribes a sublingual medication,and the pharmacy sends an oral form.Which action should the nurse implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer the identical drug orally. 
B)  Call the pharmacy for the correct formulation. 
C)  Withhold the drug and notify the provider. 
D)  Calculate the oral equivalent dose for the patient. 
A)  Administer the identical drug orally. 
B)  Call the pharmacy for the correct formulation. 
C)  Withhold the drug and notify the provider. 
D)  Calculate the oral equivalent dose for the patient.

Exam 22: Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

The patient is to receive a buccal medication.Which information does the nurse include in patient teaching?

The nurse plans care for the patient who has asthma and receives albuterol nebulizer therapy.The patient's respiratory rate is 34 breaths per minute,and breath sounds reveal wheezing throughout both lung fields.Which outcome is the nurse's priority for this patient within 24 hours?

1. A _________ medication is one that is applied directly to skin,mucous membranes,or tissue membranes.

The nurse is teaching a patient how to calculate how long the metered-dose inhaler (MDI)canister can be used.If the canister contains 200 puffs and the patient administers 2 puffs 3 times each day,how long will the canister last?

The nurse instructs the patient about applying a transdermal patch.Which should the nurse include in patient teaching?

The patient complains of blurred vision after the instillation of eyedrops.What action should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an enteral feeding tube.During assessment,the nurse finds that the patient's oxygen saturation level has dropped significantly and the respiratory rate and effort have increased.What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 28-month-old child.Nursing care is appropriate if which technique is used by the nurse?

The nurse prepares to administer cyclosporine (Restasis)eyedrops to a patient with dry eyes.Which of the following actions should the nurse implement before instilling the eyedrops?

The healthcare provider prescribes a sublingual medication,and the pharmacy sends an oral form.Which action should the nurse implement?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

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