LVN Medication Administration

Question 1

What are the rights of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason

Answer

The rights serve as safety checks before every medication administration.

Question 2

What is the difference between enteral and parenteral drug administration?

Accepted Answer

Enteral is through the GI tract; parenteral bypasses it (injection, IV)

Answer

Enteral includes oral, sublingual, and rectal routes. Parenteral includes IV, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal.

Question 3

What information should be documented after administering medication?

Accepted Answer

Drug name, dose, route, time, patient response, and the nurse's initials

Answer

Complete medication documentation provides a legal record and enables care continuity.

Question 4

What is a medication allergy vs. a side effect?

Accepted Answer

An allergy involves an immune response; a side effect is a predictable pharmacological reaction

Answer

Allergies involve the immune system (hives, anaphylaxis) while side effects are expected secondary pharmacological effects.

Question 5

What is a PRN medication?

Accepted Answer

A medication given as needed based on patient symptoms rather than on a fixed schedule

Answer

PRN medications require assessment of the patient's need and documentation of the indication and response.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Test