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NCLEX Questions Medication Administration Questions
Question 1 of 5
A man arrives at the emergency department on a ventilator after an accident. He is brain dead by all criteria. He has an organ-donor card in his wallet indicating his desire to donate. The organ-donor team contacts the family. The family refuses to sign consent for the donation. What should be done?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Although the organ-donor card indicates the patient's wish to donate his organs, it is still unacceptable to harvest organs against the direct wish of the family. If we were to overrule the family, then there would be no point in asking them to consent. Why ask consent for donation, if we would take the organs anyway even if they said no? The organ-donor card is an indication of the patient's wishes but it is not fully binding.
Question 2 of 5
Staff authorized to administer (give) medications should only perform which of these medication administration duties.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Authorized staff must only perform tasks they are trained for by the Nurse-Trainer to ensure competency and safety, per Administrative Rule 116.
Question 3 of 5
It is important to know any dietary restrictions so you can monitor the individual's food intake.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dietary restrictions impact medication efficacy and safety (e.g., interactions with food), requiring monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Medication placed in the cheek to be absorbed is delivered by what route?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Buccal administration involves absorption through the cheek mucosa.
Question 5 of 5
Many medications can be used for more than one problem. For instance, aspirin can be used for headaches, high body temperature and:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin has anticoagulant properties, reducing clotting risk, alongside pain and fever relief.