Question 1

Which route of drug administration is considered the fastest and most reliable for immediate absorption?*

A. Oral

B. Subcutaneous

C. Intravenous

D. Intramuscular

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of crushing a medication before administration?*

A. To improve taste

B. To enhance absorption

C. To facilitate swallowing

D. To reduce dosage

Question 3

When administering a medication via the rectal route, the nurse should:*

A. Position the client in a supine position

B. Insert the suppository beyond the internal sphincter

C. Lubricate the suppository before insertion

D. Administer the medication after a meal

Question 4

A common adverse effect of opioid analgesics is:*

A. Diarrhea

B. Constipation

C. Increased appetite

D. Insomnia

Question 5

When administering a parenteral medication, the nurse should:*

A. Inject the medication at a 45-degree angle

B. Massage the injection site after administration

C. Aspirate for blood before injecting

D. Inject the entire medication quickly

Question 6

The "six rights" of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:*

A. Right route

B. Right time

C. Right cost

D. Right dose

Question 7

A medication order that reads "prn" means:*

A. As needed

B. Twice daily

C. Every hour

D. Immediately

Question 8

When administering a subcutaneous injection, the nurse should:*

A. Use a 25-gauge needle

B. Inject into the deltoid muscle

C. Pinch the skin before injecting

D. Administer the medication at a 90-degree angle

Question 9

A common adverse effect of antihistamines is:*

A. Diarrhea

B. Drowsiness

C. Increased appetite

D. Insomnia

Question 10

When administering a medication through a nasogastric tube, the nurse should:*

A. Flush the tube with water before and after administration

B. Administer the medication as a bolus

C. Position the client in a supine position

D. Check for residual volume before administration

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