ATI RN
NCLEX Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The contents of an opened capsule or crushed medication is mixed into a 'vehicle' to prevent:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vehicle aids swallowing for those with difficulty.
Question 2 of 5
What federal agency enforces the official standards for drugs in the United States?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for enforcing drug standards, ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality in the United States.
Question 3 of 5
A physician orders Cipro 500 mg, PO q 12 h for a patient with bronchial pneumonia. The nurse has Cipro 250 mg on hand. How many tablets would the nurse dispense?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 500 mg ordered ÷ 250 mg per tablet = 2 tablets, administered every 12 hours as per the order.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering a liquid medication to an infant. Where will the nurse place the medication to prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing liquid medication between the gum and cheek allows slow absorption and reduces the risk of aspiration in infants.
Question 5 of 5
A clinic nurse is preparing for a tuberculosis screening. Knowing the injections will be administered intradermally, what size needles and syringes will the nurse prepare?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intradermal injections (e.g., TB screening) require a tuberculin syringe with a small, fine needle (26-gauge, 1/2-inch) for shallow administration.