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WorksheetsOB Medication Administration Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
A patient is prescribed oxytocin to induce labor. Which action should the nurse take to minimize the risk of uterine hyperstimulation?
Administer oxytocin as a single large dose.
Titrate the infusion rate based on uterine contraction frequency and fetal response.
Discontinue fetal monitoring during administration.
Increase the infusion rate every 5 minutes regardless of contractions.
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate to a patient in preterm labor. Which of the following steps is necessary to ensure safe administration of this medication?
Administer the medication as a rapid IV bolus.
Monitor deep tendon reflexes before and during administration.
Give the medication intramuscularly only.
Avoid monitoring urine output during therapy.
A postpartum patient is receiving methylergonovine (Methergine) for uterine atony. Which assessment finding would require the nurse to withhold the medication?
Blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg
Heart rate of 80 bpm
Temperature of 37°C
Respiratory rate of 16/min
A nurse is administering betamethasone to a pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
To treat maternal hypertension
To promote fetal lung maturity
To prevent postpartum hemorrhage
To induce labor
A patient in labor is receiving epidural anesthesia. Which medication should the nurse have readily available to treat potential hypotension?
Oxytocin
Ephedrine
Magnesium sulfate
Misoprostol
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which laboratory value should be monitored to assess for toxicity?
Serum potassium
Serum magnesium
Serum calcium
Serum sodium
1500 mL is how many liters?
15
1.5
0.15
150
A nurse is preparing to administer Rho(D) immune globulin to a postpartum patient. Which of the following is an essential step before administration?
Confirm the patient is Rh-positive.
Verify the newborn is Rh-negative.
Confirm the patient is Rh-negative and the newborn is Rh-positive.
Administer the medication to all postpartum patients.
A patient is prescribed misoprostol for cervical ripening prior to induction of labor. Which nursing action is appropriate during administration?
Place the patient in a supine position for 30 minutes after administration.
Monitor for uterine contractions and fetal heart rate changes.
Administer the medication intravenously.
Restrict oral fluids during therapy.
A nurse is preparing to administer terbutaline to a patient experiencing preterm labor. Which assessment should be performed prior to administration?
Assess for signs of infection.
Check maternal heart rate and hold if greater than 120 bpm.
Monitor fetal movement only.
Assess for pedal edema.
A patient is receiving intravenous oxytocin for labor induction. Which finding would indicate the need to decrease or stop the infusion?
Uterine contractions every 2-3 minutes, lasting 60 seconds
Uterine contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds with minimal rest between
Fetal heart rate of 140 bpm
Maternal temperature of 36.8°C
A nurse is administering vitamin K to a newborn. Which route is most appropriate for this medication?
Oral
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone to a newborn with respiratory depression after maternal opioid administration. What is the correct action?
Administer naloxone intramuscularly in the newborn’s thigh.
Administer naloxone orally.
Administer naloxone subcutaneously in the newborn’s arm.
Administer naloxone intravenously in the mother.
4×8
48
2
32
16
The physician writes an order to administer an oral medication:
"Administer 1500 mg by mouth BID". Pharmacy dispenses you with 100 mg per tablet. How many tablets do you administer per DAY (not dose)?
15
30
150
300
1 oz how many mL
15
20
30
60
What time is 1930?
(a)
How much is 1,000 cc's in Ounces (oz)
(a)
Both tablets and capsules are scored.
True
False
A patient weighs 197 lbs. How many kg?
90 kg
89.5 kg
433.4
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