Which of the following is not a common route for administering medication?
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This quiz will test your knowledge on common medication administrations routes such as subcutaneous, transdermal, intradermal, by mouth, intramuscular, intravenous, intraosseous, and more. In addition, you will be tested on medication administration abbreviations that you may encounter on the job. Show
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(NOTE: When you hit submit, it will refresh this same page. Scroll down to see your results.) Medications Administration Routes and Abbreviations Nursing Quiz1. Which medication below can be ordered subQ? A. Insulin B. Acetaminophen C. Digoxin D. Coumadin The answer is A. 2. The nurse administers a medication in the mouth between the cheek and gum. The nurse administered this medication via what route? A. SL B. BUCC C. ID D. TD The answer is B. This is how medications are administered via the buccal route (BUCC). 3. The doctor orders a medication P.O. As the nurse you understand this means to administer the medication? A. per rectum B. by mouth C. under the tongue D. via the nasogastric tube The answer is B. 4. A patient is ordered to be N.P.O. The nurse will? A. Encourage the patient to consume foods high in potassium B. Make sure the patient does not take anything via the mouth C. Takes all medications via the mouth D. Avoid intramuscular injections due to clotting time The answer is B. ( N.P.O. means nothing by mouth or in Latin “nil per os”) 5. You’re reviewing a medication order. The order states administer Nitroglycerin SL PRN for chest pain. What is the route the Nitroglycerin should be administered? A. in the fatty tissue via an injection B. on the skin C. under the tongue D. in the mouth in between the cheek and gum The answer is C. SL means sublingual and is administered under the tongue. 6. The doctor orders a vaccine to be injected in the deltoid muscle. Which abbreviation below correlates with this prescribed route? A. TD B. ID C. IM D. IV The answer is C. IM stands for intramuscular. 7. The nurse prepares to administer a Mantoux Test. The nurse prepares to administer this test via what route? A. Transdermal B. Intramuscular C. Intradermal D. Subcutaneous The answer is C: intradermal 8. The patient is ordered to receive 6 units of regular insulin per sliding scale. The nurse knows this medication can be administered via what route? A. PO B. IM C. subQ D. TD The answer is C: subQ 9. The patient is ordered to receive a pain medication patch that is applied to the skin. What route is this medication administered? A. Intradermal B. Subcutaneous C. Transdermal D. Dermal The answer is C: transdermal 10. During a code blue a patient’s IV access failed and new IV access cannot be obtained. What other type of route can be used to administer medications and fluids? A. Intramuscular B. Subcutaneous C. Intraosseous D. Rectum The answer is C: Intraosseous 11. What medications below can be administered via the ETT route? Select all that apply: A. Naloxone B. Diazepam C. Lidocaine D. Amiodarone E. Epinephrine F. Atropine The answers are: A, B, C, E, and F. Amiodarone is not administered via the ETT route. 12. A patient has a PEG tube. The nurse needs to administer 1000 scheduled medications via the PEG. What statement below best describes this type of route? A. “A PEG is a tube that is surgically placed through the skin and placed directly into the stomach.” B. “A PEG is a tube that is inserted through the nose and down through the esophagus and into the stomach.” C. “A PEG is a tube that is surgically placed through the skin and placed directly into the small intestine.” D. “A PEG is a tube that is inserted through the nose and down through the esophagus and into the jejunum.” The answer is A. A PEG tube is a tube that is surgically placed through the skin and placed directly into the stomach. 13. When a nurse administers a medication directly into a vein the nurse is giving the medication via what route? A. ID B. IV C. IM D. PR The answer is B: IV. Don’t forget to tell your friends about this quiz by sharing it your Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. You can also take more fun nursing quizzes. *Disclaimer: While we do our best to provide students with accurate and in-depth study quizzes, this quiz/test is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please refer to the latest NCLEX review books for the latest updates in nursing. This quiz is copyright RegisteredNurseRn.com. Please do not copy this quiz directly; however, please feel free to share a link to this page with students, friends, and others. What is not a common route of drug administration?A vaginal route is an underexplored drug delivery route that is not commonly used but has the advantages of bypassing the first-pass effect and can serve as an effective method for local and systemic therapy.
What are the 5 routes of administration of drugs?Know the different drug administration routes as oral, rectal, parenteral, inhalation, dermal and mucosal. Routes of administration of a drug are determined by its physical and chemical properties, patient characteristics and the rapidity of response desired. Major routes are oral, parenteral and topical.
What are the 3 main routes of drug administration?Administration by injection (parenteral administration) includes the following routes: Subcutaneous (under the skin) Intramuscular (in a muscle) Intravenous (in a vein)
What are the 4 ways that drugs are administered taken?The different ways of administering medication. Orally.. Inhalation.. Instillation.. Injection.. Transdermal Administration.. Rectal Administration.. Vaginal Administration.. Storing medication.. |
