Administration of Parenteral Medications: Intravenous Medications Exam Prep
Questions and Answers 2025 (Graded A+)
Match the advantages and disadvantages of administering medications by
intravenous
(IV) bolus.
Ability to maintain a patient on a strict fluid restriction.
Avoids possible discomfort with highly alkaline medications compared with the
subcutaneous or intramuscular (IM) route.
Amount of time allowed for correcting errors.
Time it takes to achieve constant therapeutic drug
levels. Possibility of irritation to the lining of blood
vessels.
Quick route of administration in an emergency; rapid response.
Advantage
Disadvantage -
Answer-Ability to maintain a patient on a strict fluid restriction. - Advantage
Avoids possible discomfort with highly alkaline medications compared with the
subcutaneous or intramuscular (IM) route. - Advantage
Amount of time allowed for correcting errors. - Disadvantage
Time it takes to achieve constant therapeutic drug levels. - Advantage
Possibility of irritation to the lining of blood vessels. - Disadvantage
Quick route of administration in an emergency; rapid response. - Advantage
Match the six rights of medication administration, plus three additional rights
when administering IV push medications, by matching the appropriate "right" to
the example. The nurse:
observed the patient during and after medication administration.
calculated and prepared the amount of medication as necessary according to
orders. administered the medication at the prescribed frequency.
verified compatibility with the drug and IV fluids.
compared the order with the medication label on the
vial.
asked the patient to state his name and birthdate and looked at his identification
bracelet.
calculated the amount of time necessary to push the medication according to a
drug reference.
recorded medication administration.
administered the medication intravenously according to orders.
Right speed
Right documentation
Right patient
Questions and Answers 2025 (Graded A+)
Match the advantages and disadvantages of administering medications by
intravenous
(IV) bolus.
Ability to maintain a patient on a strict fluid restriction.
Avoids possible discomfort with highly alkaline medications compared with the
subcutaneous or intramuscular (IM) route.
Amount of time allowed for correcting errors.
Time it takes to achieve constant therapeutic drug
levels. Possibility of irritation to the lining of blood
vessels.
Quick route of administration in an emergency; rapid response.
Advantage
Disadvantage -
Answer-Ability to maintain a patient on a strict fluid restriction. - Advantage
Avoids possible discomfort with highly alkaline medications compared with the
subcutaneous or intramuscular (IM) route. - Advantage
Amount of time allowed for correcting errors. - Disadvantage
Time it takes to achieve constant therapeutic drug levels. - Advantage
Possibility of irritation to the lining of blood vessels. - Disadvantage
Quick route of administration in an emergency; rapid response. - Advantage
Match the six rights of medication administration, plus three additional rights
when administering IV push medications, by matching the appropriate "right" to
the example. The nurse:
observed the patient during and after medication administration.
calculated and prepared the amount of medication as necessary according to
orders. administered the medication at the prescribed frequency.
verified compatibility with the drug and IV fluids.
compared the order with the medication label on the
vial.
asked the patient to state his name and birthdate and looked at his identification
bracelet.
calculated the amount of time necessary to push the medication according to a
drug reference.
recorded medication administration.
administered the medication intravenously according to orders.
Right speed
Right documentation
Right patient
