Drug Applications: Definitions, Classifications & Admin

A medication administered via the intranasal route delivers the drug through which of the following?

Which factor primarily influences the selection of a specific syringe and needle size for parenteral drug administration?

Which of the following practices aligns with the 'Right Documentation' principle of medication administration?

Which action should the healthcare provider perform immediately when a patient experiences a severe allergic reaction during IV drug administration?

Which intervention helps minimize the risk of extravasation during IV therapy?

A patient prescribed an inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroid should be educated to perform which action after each use?

What is the most appropriate method to confirm placement of a nasogastric tube before administering medication?

If a medication error occurs, what is the nurse's first action?

Which is the correct angle of insertion for intradermal injections?

Before administering a medication, what action should the healthcare provider take to ensure patient safety regarding allergies?

A patient with a history of dysphagia requires an oral medication. Which is the safest method of administration?

A patient is prescribed a medication that must be taken on an empty stomach. When should the healthcare provider instruct the patient to take the medication?

Which of the following describes the correct procedure for administering ear drops to an adult?

What is the primary reason for using the Z-track method when administering an intramuscular injection?

When should a multi-dose vial be discarded after the initial use?

When receiving a verbal order from a physician, which step is most important for the nurse to take to ensure the order is correct?

Which factor is most important to consider when choosing a site for an intramuscular injection?

If phlebitis is noted at the IV site, what should the healthcare provider exclude from their plan of action?

What action should the healthcare provider take if the patient reports pain during the infusion of an IV medication?

Which lab result should the healthcare provider review before administering digoxin to a patient?

Which statement defines a drug’s systemic effect?

A patient is due for multiple ophthalmic medications at the same time. What action ensures effectiveness?

Which administration route can the drug action begin most quickly?

Why might a physician order IV fluids with electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium and magnesium?

When administering a rectal suppository, the nurse should position the patient in which position?

What is the purpose of the 'air lock' technique in subcutaneous injections?

Which factor necessitates caution when blood transfusions are administered to elderly patients?

A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops urticaria and itching. What is the most appropriate first action?

Within intermuscular injection, which group is better to inject using the rectus femoris muscle?

Which assessment finding would require stopping administration of intravenously transfused blood?

Which of the following statements is true regarding documentation after giving intramuscular injections?

Which factor indicates the skin be cleaned before the healthcare provider insert a medicine?

If a medication is required to be taken in empty stomach, advise to the patient to take medicine when?

Before giving two eye drops what should be done?

If you accidentally give medicine through the wrong route what should be done first, without doubt?

What should one do for safe transition as a medical staff for drugs?

If a patient says they have allergies during drug administration, it means what principle should we follow?

For insulin needle, if the medicine can’t be seen coming into the syringe what should be the resolution?

If blood comes into syringe after being added and before injecting, should something be done?

For long lasting drugs, or high risk giving what should be chosen for method to give?

In what condition should IV way be preferred?

There is a patient whose blood vessel burst, what should be applied?

When all blood transfusion process is finished what time should it be observed?

One has to give someone an injection but he is too nervous what can you do?

If injection is put, and in the skin swelling is starting what can it be?

Which of the following best describes the primary function of drugs?

A patient needs a medication that requires quick action. What drug form will the healthcare provider choose?

What is the most important consideration when storing oily or diluted medications?

What is the primary consideration for medicine storage that have similar effects?

What is the significance of a red label on a medication container?

Which factor is most critical to ascertain for safe transition during medication administration from one medical staff to another?

A healthcare provider receives a verbal order for a drug during an emergency for a patient. What actions should be taken?

A healthcare provider has doubts of the correctness medicine order. What action should the health care provider take?

During which 'rights' should the Healthcare provider ask the patient of any known allergies?

What is the best way to verify the 'Right Client' is provided with medication?

A nurse is preparing medication. At which of the following times should the nurse perform a triple medication check?

A healthcare provider made a mistake while preparing. What is the next action to take?

What is a key element to ensuring safety, with administering medications within 30 minutes of their scheduled time?

Which of the following is the most reliable method of providing the 'Right Documentation'?

What action must be taken for a patient who refuses to take their prescribed medications?

What is a priority step of basic principles during the application of drugs?

When preparing to administer medication, what environment is needed?

What time must injectable, controlled medications, remain able to use?

Which route of administering drugs allows it to enter the bloodstream directly, bypassing the digestive system?

If administering a drug epidermally, what has to happen?

For ophthalmic medication, how should the medication be applied starting with what type first?

Where are, vaginal ovules are put?

How is ear drops used in children?

System applications are applied where?

What is done for Sublingual drug application?

Why are rectal administration applied?

What does transdermal application do?

Two different drugs for inhalation should:

Sub cutan

Where is it not appropriate to perform injections to?

What must one know for intramuscular injections?

What best describes the nature of IV administrations?

For what, do they usually ask to put isotonic or sterilizationed?

When to avoid medicines overall?

Which is the most reliable action to do intravenous injection?

Before the process to use the sharp the skin has to be what?

After finding that some blood is inside syringe should is what?

If an allergic happens during infusion of drug what should be done?

If it occurs is known, what should happen?

A drug is described as having a 'systemic effect'. What does this indicate about the drug's action?

What consideration should guide the healthcare provider when administering ophthalmic medications with multiple ordered medications at the same time?

Which route of drug administration would typically result in the most rapid onset of action?

Why might a healthcare provider administer intravenous (IV) fluids containing electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium, magnesium)?

When administering a rectal suppository, what is the most appropriate positioning for an adult patient?

What is the primary purpose of employing the 'air lock' technique when administering subcutaneous injections?

What is a key consideration when administering blood transfusions to elderly patients?

A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops urticaria (hives) and itching. What is the priority nursing action?

Which muscle is better to inject using the rectus femoris muscle?

Which assessment would require stopping the administration of an intravenously transfused blood product?

Following an intramuscular injection, what documentation is most accurate and complete?

Which condition indicates cleaning the skin before medicine insertion?

If a medication is required to be taken on an empty stomach, when advised to the patient to take medicine?

When should the nurse conduct a triple check during medication preparation?

What action should the healthcare provider take as a priority when there is mistake during giving drugs?

During a shift change, what information should the off-going nurse communicate to the oncoming nurse to ensure drug safety?

What is the significance of enquiring about allergies before administering a drug?

During usage a needle for insulin, if the medicine can’t be seen coming into the syringe what should be the resolution?

Which skin should be applied epidermally?