Medication Administration Practice Test

Medications can be delivered via several different routes. This practice test highlights twelve different ways to administer medications. Thanks for visiting Student Survive 2 Thrive!

Directions

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2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

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Medication Administration Study Guide

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