NUR 215 Medication Administration and Rest & Sleep Module 9
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1. Which factors impact inaccuracies with calculations in b) Multiple measurement
medication administration? systems are sometimes in-
volved
a) Medications prescribed are different dose from c) Conversions are some-
what is available times required
b) Multiple measurement systems are sometimes in- e) Not all measurements
volved fall within standard sys-
c) Conversions are sometimes required tems of measurement
d) Errors are not reported
e) Not all measurements fall within standard systems
of measurement
2. Name the routes of medication administration? PO
Parenteral (IV, IM, ID, Sub-
cutaneous)
Buccal
Sublingual
Transdermal
Inhalation
Otic
Ophthalmic
Enteral (NG Tube,
G-tube)
Nasal
Rectal
Vaginal
3. What are the contraindications for administering oral b) Vomiting
or enteral medications? (Select all that apply.) c) Decreased LOC
d) Decreased GI motility
a) The Pt has never taken the medication before e) Absence of a gag reflex
b) Vomiting f) Difficulty swallowing
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c) Decreased LOC
d) Decreased GI motility
e) Absence of a gag reflex
f) Difficulty swallowing
4. True or False False
If medications need to be mixed in with food or bever- Do not mix large amounts
age, it is best to use large amounts so the pt will not of food or beverage be-
be able to taste the medication. cause the Pt may not be
able to consume the entire
quantity.
Avoid administration with
interacting foods or bever-
ages, i.e., grapefruit juice
decreases the metabolism
of certain medications, in-
creasing the risk of toxicity.
5. What factors can contribute to the poor distribution a) Circulation
of medications throughout the body? (Select all that c) Permeability of the cell
apply.) membrane
d) Plasma protein binding
a) Circulation
b) Pt has a headache
c) Permeability of the cell membrane
d) Plasma protein binding
e) The Pt is on an IV
6. Sublinqual administration Under the tongue
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*Ask the Pt not to chew or
swallow
7. Buccal administration Placing the drug between
the cheek and gum
*Ask the Pt not to chew or
swallow
8. Transdermal administration Application of a drug in
patch form, which is then
absorbed into the blood
through the skin
9. How are drops, ointments, and spray medications ad- a) Eye
ministered? (Select all that apply.) b) Ear
c) Nasal
a) Eye d) Rectal
b) Ear e) Vaginal
c) Nasal
d) Rectal
e) Vaginal
10. What do the side effects of a medication mean? Unintended, often pre-
dictable effects of the
medication to which pts.
usually adapt.
N/V/D, dizziness, drowsi-
ness, dry mouth, abdom-
inal distention or distress
or constipation
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1. Which factors impact inaccuracies with calculations in b) Multiple measurement
medication administration? systems are sometimes in-
volved
a) Medications prescribed are different dose from c) Conversions are some-
what is available times required
b) Multiple measurement systems are sometimes in- e) Not all measurements
volved fall within standard sys-
c) Conversions are sometimes required tems of measurement
d) Errors are not reported
e) Not all measurements fall within standard systems
of measurement
2. Name the routes of medication administration? PO
Parenteral (IV, IM, ID, Sub-
cutaneous)
Buccal
Sublingual
Transdermal
Inhalation
Otic
Ophthalmic
Enteral (NG Tube,
G-tube)
Nasal
Rectal
Vaginal
3. What are the contraindications for administering oral b) Vomiting
or enteral medications? (Select all that apply.) c) Decreased LOC
d) Decreased GI motility
a) The Pt has never taken the medication before e) Absence of a gag reflex
b) Vomiting f) Difficulty swallowing
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c) Decreased LOC
d) Decreased GI motility
e) Absence of a gag reflex
f) Difficulty swallowing
4. True or False False
If medications need to be mixed in with food or bever- Do not mix large amounts
age, it is best to use large amounts so the pt will not of food or beverage be-
be able to taste the medication. cause the Pt may not be
able to consume the entire
quantity.
Avoid administration with
interacting foods or bever-
ages, i.e., grapefruit juice
decreases the metabolism
of certain medications, in-
creasing the risk of toxicity.
5. What factors can contribute to the poor distribution a) Circulation
of medications throughout the body? (Select all that c) Permeability of the cell
apply.) membrane
d) Plasma protein binding
a) Circulation
b) Pt has a headache
c) Permeability of the cell membrane
d) Plasma protein binding
e) The Pt is on an IV
6. Sublinqual administration Under the tongue
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*Ask the Pt not to chew or
swallow
7. Buccal administration Placing the drug between
the cheek and gum
*Ask the Pt not to chew or
swallow
8. Transdermal administration Application of a drug in
patch form, which is then
absorbed into the blood
through the skin
9. How are drops, ointments, and spray medications ad- a) Eye
ministered? (Select all that apply.) b) Ear
c) Nasal
a) Eye d) Rectal
b) Ear e) Vaginal
c) Nasal
d) Rectal
e) Vaginal
10. What do the side effects of a medication mean? Unintended, often pre-
dictable effects of the
medication to which pts.
usually adapt.
N/V/D, dizziness, drowsi-
ness, dry mouth, abdom-
inal distention or distress
or constipation
