Medication Administration Quiz with Answers
1. The nurse is preparing to apply a topical corticosteroid. Which nursing
consideration is essential?
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A. Applying with bare hands for even coverage
B. Massaging deeply into the skin
C. Wearing gloves to prevent self-exposure
D. Applying a double dose if missed
2. Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of the oral route?
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A. Slow onset of action
B. Ease of administration
C. High cost
D. Bypasses the liver
3. Which of the following is a contraindication for administering oral medications?
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A. Patient has a fever
B. Patient is unconscious
C. Patient is over 65 years old
D. Patient is taking multiple medications
4. Which of the following is considered a non-parenteral route of medication
administration?
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A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Oral
D. Subcutaneous
5. What is the purpose of enteric-coated tablets?
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A. To protect the stomach lining
B. To improve taste
C. To allow for rapid dissolution
D. To increase absorption in the stomach
6. Which of the following is an example of a medication administered via the rectal
route?
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A. Topical cream
B. Cough syrup
C. Sublingual tablet
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D. Suppository
7. Which of the following is a non-parenteral route of medication administration?
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A. Intramuscular
B. Intravenous
C. Sublingual
D. Subcutaneous
8. When administering eye drops, where should the drops be placed?
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A. On the iris
B. In the conjunctival sac
C. In the outer canthus
D. Directly on the cornea
9. What is the primary advantage of sublingual medication administration?
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A. Requires no patient cooperation
B. Bypasses the digestive system
C. Slower onset of action
D. Can be used for large doses
10. What is the main advantage of administering medication via the sublingual
route?
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A. Avoids the digestive system
B. Faster metabolism in the liver
C. Less patient compliance required
D. Longer duration of action