NURS 202: Medication Administration questions with
correct answers
Drug names Correct Answer-chemical, generic, trade/brand
Chemical name Correct Answer-identifies drug's atomic and molecular
structure
- C22H30N6O4S
Generic name Correct Answer-assigned by the manufacturer that first
develops the drug
- sildenafil
Trade name Correct Answer-brand name copyrighted by the company
that sells the drugs
Classification Correct Answer-drugs with similar characteristics/actions
- antibiotics or analgesics
Drug preparations Correct Answer-capsule, liniment, pill, powder,
solution, suppository, syrup, tablet
Medication form: oral Correct Answer-pills, tablets, capsules, extended
release, enteric coated, powder
- scored, shaped
,Medication form: oral Correct Answer-lozenge, elixir, suspension,
solution, syrup
Medication form: oral Correct Answer-the active ingredients in all __?
__ drug forms are absorbed in the gastrointestinal track. some are coated
or prepared to release over time so that they are more likely to be
absorbed in the small intestine than in the stomach
Oral: elixir Correct Answer-medication in a clear liquid, containing
water, alcohol, sweeteners, and flavor
Oral: suspension Correct Answer-undissolved particles in liquid
medium, shaken before use
Oral: syrup Correct Answer-medication combined in a water and sugar
solution
Medication form: topical Correct Answer-ointment, liniment, lotion,
transdermal patch
Medication form: topical Correct Answer-the active ingredient in these
drug forms absorb through the skin or mucous membranes
Topical: ointment Correct Answer-semisolid preparation contain a drug
(unction)
, Topical: liniment Correct Answer-medication mixed with alcohol, oil,
soap
Topical: lotion Correct Answer-drug particles in a solution
Topical: transdermal patch Correct Answer-unit dose of medication
Topical: suppository Correct Answer-can be given in teh rectum, vagina
or can be sucked on in the mouth (like a lozenge). the drug is absorbed
through the mucous membranes
A Correct Answer-What type of drug preparation is a medication in a
clear liquid containing water, alcohol, sweeteners, and flavor?
A. elixir
B. suspension
C. solution
D. syrup
drug classifications Correct Answer-effects on the body (GI stimulants),
chemical composition (catecholamaines), clinical indication or
therapeutic action (bronchodilators)
Effect on the body system: GI stimulants Correct Answer-are drugs that
increase motility of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle, without acting as
correct answers
Drug names Correct Answer-chemical, generic, trade/brand
Chemical name Correct Answer-identifies drug's atomic and molecular
structure
- C22H30N6O4S
Generic name Correct Answer-assigned by the manufacturer that first
develops the drug
- sildenafil
Trade name Correct Answer-brand name copyrighted by the company
that sells the drugs
Classification Correct Answer-drugs with similar characteristics/actions
- antibiotics or analgesics
Drug preparations Correct Answer-capsule, liniment, pill, powder,
solution, suppository, syrup, tablet
Medication form: oral Correct Answer-pills, tablets, capsules, extended
release, enteric coated, powder
- scored, shaped
,Medication form: oral Correct Answer-lozenge, elixir, suspension,
solution, syrup
Medication form: oral Correct Answer-the active ingredients in all __?
__ drug forms are absorbed in the gastrointestinal track. some are coated
or prepared to release over time so that they are more likely to be
absorbed in the small intestine than in the stomach
Oral: elixir Correct Answer-medication in a clear liquid, containing
water, alcohol, sweeteners, and flavor
Oral: suspension Correct Answer-undissolved particles in liquid
medium, shaken before use
Oral: syrup Correct Answer-medication combined in a water and sugar
solution
Medication form: topical Correct Answer-ointment, liniment, lotion,
transdermal patch
Medication form: topical Correct Answer-the active ingredient in these
drug forms absorb through the skin or mucous membranes
Topical: ointment Correct Answer-semisolid preparation contain a drug
(unction)
, Topical: liniment Correct Answer-medication mixed with alcohol, oil,
soap
Topical: lotion Correct Answer-drug particles in a solution
Topical: transdermal patch Correct Answer-unit dose of medication
Topical: suppository Correct Answer-can be given in teh rectum, vagina
or can be sucked on in the mouth (like a lozenge). the drug is absorbed
through the mucous membranes
A Correct Answer-What type of drug preparation is a medication in a
clear liquid containing water, alcohol, sweeteners, and flavor?
A. elixir
B. suspension
C. solution
D. syrup
drug classifications Correct Answer-effects on the body (GI stimulants),
chemical composition (catecholamaines), clinical indication or
therapeutic action (bronchodilators)
Effect on the body system: GI stimulants Correct Answer-are drugs that
increase motility of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle, without acting as
