ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 36 : Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following will you include when teaching the mother of a 2-year-old how to administer ear drops?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: For children under 3, pull the pinna down and back (
B). Drops should roll down the canal wall (
C), and avoid touching the dropper to prevent contamination (
D). Remaining in position for 10 minutes (E) is excessive.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication would be administered via the nasal route?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nicotine (Nicotrol), calcitonin (Miacalcin), and steroids (Rhinocort) are nasal medications. Guaifenesin is oral, and timolol is ophthalmic.
Question 3 of 5
Prefilled vaginal applicators are generally used for
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Vaginal applicators treat localized yeast infections (
A), vaginitis (
C), and provide contraception with spermicides (E). Systemic infections (
B) and septicemia (
D) require systemic treatments.
Question 4 of 5
Rectal suppositories are contraindicated in patients with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swollen, inflamed hemorrhoids contraindicate rectal suppositories due to pain and potential bleeding. Other conditions are not contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is taking an albuterol inhaler as a bronchodilator and a steroid inhaler. You would know more teaching was needed when the patient states
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The bronchodilator (albuterol) should be used first to open airways, followed by the steroid. Other statements are correct.