ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 9 : Photo Atlas of Drug Administration Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with asthma is to begin medication therapy using a metered-dose inhaler. What is an important reminder to include during teaching sessions with the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaling slowly while pressing the inhaler ensures proper medication delivery to the lungs. The inhaler should be 1-2 inches from the mouth or use a spacer, and subsequent puffs should be 1-2 minutes apart, not 5 minutes.
Question 2 of 5
When giving parenteral medications, the nurse will use Standard Precautions, which include what action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standard Precautions require discarding syringes and needles in a puncture-resistant container to prevent needle-stick injuries. Bending or recapping needles and using a trash can are unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
A patient says he prefers to chew rather than swallow his pills. One of the pills has the abbreviation SR behind the name of the medication. The nurse needs to remember which correct instruction regarding how to give this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sustained-release (SR) tablets must not be crushed or broken to maintain their controlled-release properties and prevent rapid absorption or gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
When administering nasal spray, which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clearing the nasal passages by blowing the nose before administering nasal spray ensures effective delivery. Blowing afterward removes the medication, holding breath is unnecessary, and the patient should remain supine, not sit up.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give an aqueous intramuscular (IM) injection to an average-sized adult. Which actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: For IM injections in adults, use a 20- to 25-gauge, 1- to 1 1/2-inch needle, insert at a 90-degree angle, and check for blood return to avoid intravascular injection. The dorsogluteal site is not preferred due to nerve risks; the ventrogluteal site is recommended. A 26- or 27-gauge needle is too small, and a 45-degree angle is for subcutaneous injections.