Medication Administration Quiz

Which route of administration involves injecting medication directly into the vein?

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous

• Intradermal

• Oral

What is the term for medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?

• Parenteral

• Oral

• Topical

• Sublingual

Which route of administration is taken by mouth?

• Oral

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous

• Intradermal

How are inhalation medications administered?

• Placed under the tongue

• Between the cheek and gums

• Inhaled through the mouth or nose

• Applied to the skin

What is the purpose of transdermal medication?

• Rapid absorption

• Slow and systemic release

• Inhalation through the nose

• Direct instillation into the eye

What information is needed to calculate an individual dose?

• The color of the medication

• The desired dose, strength on hand, and unit of measurement

• The brand of the medication

• The taste of the medication

In the formula X = D / H × Q, what does X represent?

• The dosage on hand

• The amount to administer

• The patient's weight

• The number of tablets in a bottle

Which of the following is a type of medication form?

• Syrups

• Emulsions

• Powders

• Gels

What is the second check in the medication administration process?

• Comparing the medication order to the medication

• Preparing the medication for administration

• Checking the medication before discarding it

• Checking the medication when returning it to storage

What is an example of a medication that can come in several forms?

• Ibuprofen

• Amoxicillin

• Paracetamol

• Aspirin