01
True or false
1 point
Unless self-administration is part of the care plan, oral medications should not be left unattended before the patient has taken them.
Free Practice Quiz Question List
4 Nonparenteral Medication Administration Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Nonparenteral Medication Administration, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Fill in the blank
1 point
When applying a topical medication as directed, apply it to .
03
Written response
1 point
Where should a sublingual medication dissolve?
04
Choose one
1 point
A nurse is preparing an oral liquid dose. Which method best supports accurate measurement?
- A
Use a calibrated oral syringe or medicine cup and read the measurement at eye level.
- B
Use a household teaspoon and estimate the amount at eye level.
- C
Pour the dose into a regular drinking cup and compare it with the prescription.
- D
Use any spoon as long as the patient takes all of the liquid.
05
Fill in the blank
1 point
When administering otic drops, position the patient with the .
06
Choose one
1 point
When administering an ophthalmic drop, where should the drop be placed?
- A
Place the drop directly on the cornea while keeping the eye open.
- B
Place the drop in the lower-lid pocket without touching the dropper tip to the eye.
- C
Rest the dropper tip on the eyelashes to guide the drop into the eye.
- D
Place the drop on the closed eyelid and rub it toward the eye.
07
Written response
1 point
When instructed to do so, an intranasal spray should be aimed away from what structure?
08
True or false
1 point
A dry-powder inhaler can be assumed to use the same technique as a metered-dose inhaler because both deliver medication to the lungs.
- A
True
- B
False
09
Choose one
1 point
Which approach is most appropriate when preparing to administer a rectal or vaginal medication?
- A
Provide privacy, explain the procedure, use gloves and appropriate lubricant, and follow product-specific instructions.
- B
Proceed without explanation, using lubricant only if the patient requests it.
- C
Use gloves but omit lubricant and product instructions to reduce preparation time.
- D
Ask the patient to choose an insertion method and proceed without assessing discomfort.
10
Choose all
1 point
Select all actions that support safe medication administration before giving a nonparenteral medication.
- A
Verify the prescription, patient identity, allergies, medication, dose, time, and route.
- B
Assess whether the patient can safely use the prescribed route.
- C
Explain the medication and respect the patient's right to refuse.
- D
Follow product instructions and facility policy.
- E
Skip identity checks if the patient is familiar to the care team.
- F
Alter the dosage form whenever it seems inconvenient to administer.
11
Choose all
1 point
A patient receives medication through an enteral tube. Select all appropriate administration practices.
- A
Verify that the medication and dosage form are suitable for the specific tube and location.
- B
Give each medication separately.
- C
Flush before, between, and after medications according to the care plan and facility guidance.
- D
Mix all medications directly into the feeding formula to save time.
- E
Assume that any tablet can be crushed and any capsule can be opened for tube use.
12
Choose one
1 point
Where should a buccal medication be placed to dissolve?
- A
Place it between the cheek and gum.
- B
Place it under the tongue.
- C
Swallow it immediately with water.
- D
Apply it to the outside of the cheek.
13
Open ended
1 point
A patient is scheduled to receive an oral medication but is drowsy and has been vomiting. What should you assess before administration, and how should those findings inform whether the prescribed oral route can be used safely?
14
Choose one
1 point
A patient has used an inhaled corticosteroid. Which action helps reduce local side effects?
- A
Rinse the mouth and spit.
- B
Swallow the rinse water to carry away residue.
- C
Avoid rinsing so the medication remains in the mouth.
- D
Drink a hot beverage immediately to clear the mouth.
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient is prescribed a dose of oral liquid medication. Which approach best supports accurate measurement?
- A
Use a household spoon and estimate the dose.
- B
Measure with a calibrated oral syringe or medicine cup, reading at eye level.
- C
Pour the liquid into a drinking glass and measure from above.
- D
Use a kitchen measuring spoon if it looks close to the prescribed amount.
16
True or false
1 point
When administering eye drops, place them in the lower-lid pocket rather than directly on the cornea.
- A
True
- B
False
17
Written response
1 point
A medication is placed between the cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve. What route is being used?
18
Choose one
1 point
A patient is using an intranasal spray. Which technique best reduces avoidable applicator contact and follows route-specific guidance?
- A
Follow the product’s positioning directions, aim away from the septum when instructed, and avoid touching the applicator tip to the nose.
- B
Press the applicator tip against the inside of the nostril to stabilize it.
- C
Aim toward the nasal septum and share the device if the dose is small.
- D
Have the patient lie flat and direct the spray toward the throat.
19
Choose one
1 point
A patient uses an inhaled corticosteroid with a metered-dose inhaler. Which action after the dose helps reduce local side effects?
- A
Rinse the mouth and spit after the dose.
- B
Swallow the rinse water to ensure the medication reaches the lungs.
- C
Avoid rinsing because it removes the medication from the airways.
- D
Use the inhaler technique for a dry-powder inhaler even if the device is metered-dose.
20
Written response
1 point
A medication patch is designed to deliver a drug through the skin over an extended period. What route is this?