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
You are teaching a male patient to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. You know the patient needs more teaching when he states
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patches should be rotated to different sites to prevent skin irritation. The other statements are correct.
Question 2 of 5
To administer an eye drop, you will place the drop in the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing eye drops in the lower conjunctival sac ensures proper absorption and minimizes discomfort or corneal damage.
Question 3 of 5
How can you prevent eye drops from being absorbed into the bloodstream and causing unwanted systemic effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pressing the lacrimal ducts prevents medication from entering the nasolacrimal duct and being absorbed systemically.
Question 4 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 5 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.