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NCLEX Medication Administration Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
You have been assigned to a new house but you have not received medication training for the individuals in that home. However, since most of the medications are the same you have administered before, it is okay to administer the medications.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staff must be trained specifically for each individual's medications to ensure competency, per regulations.
Question 2 of 5
Antacids (Amphogel, Tums, Maalox) are used to treat:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids neutralize stomach acid to treat inflammation and ulcers.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an 'Over-the-Counter' (OTC) medication used to prevent or treat 'upset stomach' or 'heartburn'?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omeprazole is an OTC proton pump inhibitor for heartburn.