Medication Administration Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A high-alert medication is due, and organizational policy requires an independent double-check. What should happen?
  • The check may be completed after administration if the medication is time-sensitive
  • The administrator should calculate the dose twice without showing the work to anyone
  • A second person should confirm only that the medication name sounds correct
  • A second qualified person should independently verify the required elements before administration according to policy
• 2An order specifies an oral medication, but the supplied product is labeled for injection. What should the administrator do?
  • Withhold the product and clarify the route and formulation with the pharmacy or prescriber
  • Use the injectable product orally if the dose strength is equivalent
  • Administer the product by injection because the manufacturer's label is more specific
  • Ask the patient which route was used previously and follow that preference
• 3Before giving a scheduled medication, which verification process best supports correct patient and medication identification?
  • Confirm the patient's room number, compare the package with the administration record, and ask whether the medication looks familiar
  • Use two approved patient identifiers, compare the medication with the current order and administration record, and check documented allergies
  • Ask another staff member to recognize the patient, then verify the medication name on the package
  • Use one approved identifier if the patient verbally confirms that the medication is expected