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Question 1 of 5

A patient tells you they do not want to have the prescribed enoxaparin sodium injection. You respond by

A. informing them they must have the injection as it has been prescribed.

B. reassuring them that it is prescribed for everyone who has a surgical procedure.

C. saying it is their choice, which you will respect.

D. asking what concerns them about having the injection.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: asking what concerns them about having the injection.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing an injection by withdrawing the solution from a multidose vial. What is necessary to facilitate withdrawing a medication from the vial?

A. first inject an equal amount of air into the vial

B. withdraw the liquid and then inject an equal amount of air

C. insert the needle and slowly withdraw the liquid

D. insert a separate needle to equalize the pressure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: first inject an equal amount of air into the vial

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is giving an intramuscular (IM) injection. Upon aspiration, the nurse notices blood return in the syringe. What should the nurse do?

A. Administer the injection at a slower rate.

B. Withdraw the needle and prepare the injection again.

C. Pull the needle back slightly and inject the medication.

D. Give the injection and hold pressure over the site for 3 minutes.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Withdraw the needle and prepare the injection again.

Question 4 of 5

What kind of medications has an expiration date?

A. All medications

B. All medications except ointments and creams

C. All medications except injectables

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All medications

Question 5 of 5

A 12-year-old patient, who has cancer and is receiving in-home care, needs medication for breakthrough pain. The patient does not have IV access. The pain management nurse's most effective route of administration to recommend is:

A. intranasal.

B. nebulized.

C. oral transmucosal.

D. transdermal.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: oral transmucosal.

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