ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 36 : Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been prescribed an MDI for the management of her asthma. Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Proper MDI use involves shaking the inhaler, breathing slowly and fully, pressing the canister to administer, and holding the breath to allow medication absorption.
Question 2 of 5
Buccal tablets are administered:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buccal tablets are placed between the cheek and gum for absorption through the oral mucosa.
Question 3 of 5
What steps should the nurse follow when administering a liquid cough syrup to a patient?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Accurate measurement involves holding the glass at eye level, aligning the meniscus with the measurement line, and discarding excess. Diluting all liquids is not standard practice.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following drug administration routes is the safest and most convenient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral administration is generally the safest and most convenient due to ease of use and lower risk of complications compared to other routes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drug administration routes is through the epidermal layer of skin into the dermis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topical administration involves applying medication to the skin, affecting the epidermal and dermal layers.