Oral Medication Administration Quiz

Why is it important to follow hospital protocols when administering medications?

• To ensure patient safety and compliance with legal standards

• To save time during medication administration

• To make the process more convenient for the nurse

• To avoid using too many supplies

How do you determine the correct dosage of a medication if the label states 5 mL contains 350 mg, and the order is for 700 mg?

• Administer 5 mL

• Administer 10 mL

• Administer 20 mL

• Administer 15 mL

What should patients be educated about when using measuring devices for liquid medications?

• To estimate the dose by eye

• To use the device that came with the medication

• To use any household spoon available

• To use a tablespoon for all measurements

What is the significance of the black lines on a medication cup?

• They indicate the brand of the cup

• They show the expiration date of the medication

• They are for decoration purposes

• They help measure the correct dosage

Why should you shake certain medications before pouring them?

• To mix the medication evenly in the solution

• To make them taste better

• To reduce the volume of the liquid

• To change the color of the medication

What is the correct way to hold a medication bottle while pouring?

• With the label facing down

• With the label facing up and covered by your hand

• With the cap off and placed on the table

• With the bottle tilted at an angle

What should you do if you accidentally overfill the medication cup?

• Discard the extra medication according to facility protocols

• Pour the excess back into the bottle

• Give the extra amount to the patient

• Ignore the excess and proceed

Why is it important to clean the top of the medication bottle after pouring?

• To prevent crusted medication from contaminating the cup

• To make the bottle look clean

• To remove the label

• To change the medication's color

Where should you store a medication that needs refrigeration?

• In a warm, dry place

• At room temperature

• In the refrigerator

• In direct sunlight

What should be done with the medication cup after the patient has taken the medication?

• Throw it away immediately

• Use it for another patient

• Clean it with warm soapy water and let it air dry

• Store it with the patient's personal items