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Medication Administration NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Some medications must be mixed into an appropriate editable 'vehicle' for consumption. Which of the following are appropriate 'vehicle' use methods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apple sauce is a common, safe vehicle for mixing medications.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following healthcare providers have prescriptive authority? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physicians, dentists, and advance practice nurses (e.g., nurse practitioners) have prescriptive authority under U.S. law, depending on state regulations. Licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, and social workers do not have this authority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is converting the dosage of a medication to a different unit in the metric system. The medication label specifies the drug as being 0.5 g per tablet. The order is for 500 mg. How many tablets will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.5 g = 500 mg (since 1 g = 1000 mg). The order is for 500 mg, so 1 tablet (0.5 g) is sufficient.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering a medication that is formulated as enteric-coated tablets. What is the rationale for not crushing or chewing enteric-coated tablets?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enteric coatings protect the stomach from irritation and ensure the drug is absorbed in the intestines, so they must not be crushed.
Question 5 of 5
An adult with diabetes receives 20 units of insulin each morning and evening. How will the nurse teach the patient to administer the insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin syringes are calibrated in units, so 20 units of insulin is directly measured and administered using an insulin syringe.