PHARM EXAM 2 UNITEK QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Which action(s) will the nurse perform when preparing to administer a topical
medication? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWERWear gloves during the application
process
Wash hands before and after administration
Which potential complication will the nurse expect in patients with a venous access
device? - ANSWERInfection
What is the rationale for the nurse applying gentle pressure to the inner corner of the
eyelid after instilling eyedrops? - ANSWERPrevents systemic effects
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a patient. In
administering this medication, the nurse will encourage the patient to: -
ANSWERkeep the head forward while swallowing
The nurse cleansing the skin surface of a patient prior to injection will start at the: -
ANSWERinjection site and work outward in a circular motion
Which principle(s) is/are correct for mixing insulin? - ANSWERWithdraw the shorter-
acting insulin first
Insulin orders and calculations must be checked with another nurse
The nurse must verify the compatibility of the insulin types
What is the appropriate nursing action when administering a vaginal suppository? -
ANSWERAsk the patient to urinate prior to insertion
Which nursing action is accurate when administering an IM injection using the Z-
track method? - ANSWERAdd 0.5 mL of air to the syringe
Which effect would be important for the nurse to address when teaching a patient
about the overuse of nose drops? - ANSWERRebound
Which lab test(s) would be used to assess liver and/or renal function before
administering medications? - ANSWERLDH, Cr5, ALT, BUN
A 65-year-old man who weighs 180 lb (81.8 kg) is to receive 1.5 mL of a viscous
antibiotic by intramuscular (IM) injection. Which needle and syringe will be used? -
ANSWER1 1/2 inch, 21-gauge needle with 3 mL syringe
Which action by the nurse is most accurate when administering an intradermal
injection? - ANSWERInject 0.1 mL
The nurse is instructing a patient to use a corticosteroid inhaler. Which statement by
the patient indicates the need for further teaching? - ANSWER"I will use this when
I'm lying in bed in the morning."
