ATI RN
NCLEX Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The geriatric nurse is administering nightly medications to a 65-year-old woman with dysphagia. The patient is able to swallow crushed medications with thickened liquids. Which of the following medications should the nurse not crush?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pantoprazole ER (extended release) must not be crushed as it disrupts the coating, leading to rapid absorption instead of the intended delayed release.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been prescribed to receive 0.3 mL of U-500 insulin. Which syringe will the nurse use to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because there is no syringe currently designed to prepare U-500 insulin, many medication errors result with this kind of insulin. To prevent errors, ensure that the order for U-500 specifies units and volume (e.g., 150 units, 0.3 mL of U-500 insulin), and use tuberculin syringes to draw up the doses. A 3 mL and U-100 can result in inaccurate dosing. A needleless syringe will not be acceptable in this situation.