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NCLEX Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What must be monitored when an individual is a diabetic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes management requires monitoring blood sugar, diet, and circulation to prevent complications like hypoglycemia or neuropathy.
Question 2 of 5
Many medication trade names have extra initials at the end of the name such as SR, SA, CR, or EC. Why are they important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initials like SR (sustained release) indicate formulations that release slowly and cannot be crushed, affecting administration.
Question 3 of 5
Antacids (Amphogel, Tums, Maalox) are used to treat:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids neutralize stomach acid to treat inflammation and ulcers.
Question 4 of 5
If an individual is taking an antihypertensive (medication to lower blood pressure), advise them to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slow position changes prevent orthostatic hypotension, a common antihypertensive side effect.
Question 5 of 5
Anticonvulsants are used to decrease the incidence of seizures. All of them have negative side effects in which of the following body systems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticonvulsants commonly affect the nervous system, causing dizziness or ataxia.