The nurse has obtained the patients oral medications from the automated dispensing system. What should the nurse do with the medication prior to going to the patients room?

place the packaged tablets or capsules into the medication cup

The nurse is reviewing medication administration through a feeding tube with the caregiver. which of the following statements indicates further instruction is needed?

after crushing all medications, I will mix them together with 30 ml of tepid water

Which medication administration activity can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

application of a skin barrier cream to the perineal area

why is it important to hold a transdermal patch by the edge after it is removed from its protective covering

so the medication dosage will remain unchanged

which would be a contraindication for inserting a rectal suppository? A patient with:

A. rectal bleeding C. diarrhea E. recent rectal surgery

The patient is to receive Nitrodisc (nitroglycerin) 0.4 mg/h topically. The nurse has been teaching the patient about the medication. Which is accurate information to review with the patient?

B. It is recommended that nitroglycerin transdermal patches be removed after 10 to 12 hours to allow for a nitrate-free interval.

A patient has been prescribed eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. The nurse is observing the patient self-administer the eye drops. Which action by the patient requires further teaching?

The patient touches the conjunctival sac with the eyedropper to make sure she is in the correct location.

The nurse is teaching the patient how to use an MDI with a spacer device. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates further teaching is required?

"I should wait 20 to 30 seconds between puffs and 2 to 5 minutes between inhalations of different medications. I should administer the inhaled steroids first followed by the bronchodilator."

The NAP reports the patient is complaining of dizziness and nausea after the administration of ear drops. What is the most likely cause of the dizziness?

The medication was too cold when it was administered.

Which are correct regarding administration of a rectal suppository for relief of constipation?

A. Place patient in left Sims' position. D. Insert the rounded end first. F. Insert the suppository past the internal sphincter.

A medication label states, "For Parenteral Use Only." What is the correct interpretation of this statement?

The medication should be administered by injection.

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Question	Answer
The nurse has obtained the patients oral medications from the automated dispensing system. What should the nurse do with the medication prior to going to the patients room?	place the packaged tablets or capsules into the medication cup
The nurse is reviewing medication administration through a feeding tube with the caregiver. which of the following statements indicates further instruction is needed?	after crushing all medications, I will mix them together with 30 ml of tepid water
Which medication administration activity can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?	application of a skin barrier cream to the perineal area
the ear canal should be straightened when instilling ear drops to provide direct access to deeper ear structures. In what direction should the auricle be pulled in an infant to straighten the ear canal?	downward and back
why is it important to hold a transdermal patch by the edge after it is removed from its protective covering	so the medication dosage will remain unchanged
which would be a contraindication for inserting a rectal suppository? A patient with:	A. rectal bleeding C. diarrhea E. recent rectal surgery
The patient is to receive Nitrodisc (nitroglycerin) 0.4 mg/h topically. The nurse has been teaching the patient about the medication. Which is accurate information to review with the patient?	B. It is recommended that nitroglycerin transdermal patches be removed after 10 to 12 hours to allow for a nitrate-free interval.
A patient has been prescribed eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. The nurse is observing the patient self-administer the eye drops. Which action by the patient requires further teaching?	The patient touches the conjunctival sac with the eyedropper to make sure she is in the correct location.
The nurse is teaching the patient how to use an MDI with a spacer device. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates further teaching is required?	"I should wait 20 to 30 seconds between puffs and 2 to 5 minutes between inhalations of different medications. I should administer the inhaled steroids first followed by the bronchodilator."
The NAP reports the patient is complaining of dizziness and nausea after the administration of ear drops. What is the most likely cause of the dizziness?	The medication was too cold when it was administered.
Which are correct regarding administration of a rectal suppository for relief of constipation?	A. Place patient in left Sims' position. D. Insert the rounded end first. F. Insert the suppository past the internal sphincter.
A medication label states, "For Parenteral Use Only." What is the correct interpretation of this statement?	The medication should be administered by injection.

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