NUR 215 Exam 5 Questions and Answers Already Passed
What is the definition of a drug side effect? - ANSWER unintended but predictable
side effects of a medication
What is the definition of a drug adverse effect? - ANSWER Undesired but not
harmful effects of a medication
What is the definition of a drug toxic effect? - ANSWER severe and damaging
effects of medication
What does PO mean? Important information to remember about certain PO meds? -
ANSWER PO= by mouth; do not crush enteric coated or extended release
medications
What is the parenteral route? - ANSWER Administration bypasses GI tract by
subQ, ID (intradermal), or IV routes
How is a buccal medication administered? - ANSWER By placing the medications
against cheek membranes
Where is sublingual medication administered? - ANSWER under the tongue
What is important to remember about transdermal medications? - ANSWER rotate
application sites, wear gloves when applying
How are inhaled medications administered? (two ways) - ANSWER - hold inhaler
1-2 inches away from the mouth and have the patient inhale immediately after
pressing the inhaler
- use a spacer, have patient inhale medication in multiple deep breaths
*have patient hold breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication*
How do you apply otic medications? - ANSWER clean outer ear beforehand, pull
ear UP and BACK for adults, DOWN and BACK for children, press on tragus after
administration
How are enteral drugs administered? - ANSWER - via GI Tract
- oral, sublingual (dissolving the drug under the tongue), and rectal
How are ophthalmic medications administered? - ANSWER pull down lower eyelid,
drops go in the conjunctival sac, ointment applied from INNER to OUTER canthus
How are nasal medication administered? - ANSWER blow nose beforehand, have
patient look straight forwards, angle nasal spray slightly away from nasal septum to
avoid irritating sinuses
, How are rectal medications administered? - ANSWER have patient get into the
SIMS position, insert suppositories 1-2 inches, takes 5 minutes to dissolve
How are vaginal medications administered? - ANSWER using an applicator
What should be listed when listing the patients medications? - ANSWER
prescription meds, over the counter meds, vitamins, caffeine
Who is able to administer medication to a patient? - ANSWER RN, LPN, Physician,
medication technician
What are the 6 rights of medication administration? - ANSWER patient, time,
medication, dose, route, documentation
What are the three checks you should perform? - ANSWER check you PULL the
right med, check you PREP the right med, check BEFORE you PASS the med to the
patient
What are some things to consider about patients when administering a medication?
(Affecting factors) - ANSWER cultural considerations, patient education level,
health literacy levels
What is a medication? - ANSWER chemicals that affect the body
What is a single time medication? - ANSWER given once at a specific time
what is a STAT med? - ANSWER given once immediately
what does it mean if a medication is ordered "Now"? - ANSWER given once within
90 minutes
what does it mean if a medication is ordered "PRN"? - ANSWER includes dose,
frequency, and under what conditions
what does it mean if a medication is ordered "Standing"? - ANSWER given for
specific circumstances on specific units
What does PO mean? - ANSWER oral
what does IV mean? - ANSWER intravenous
what does IM mean? - ANSWER intramuscular
what does BID mean? - ANSWER twice a day
what does TID mean? - ANSWER three times a day
what does q mean? - ANSWER every
what does q2h mean? - ANSWER every 2 hours
What is the definition of a drug side effect? - ANSWER unintended but predictable
side effects of a medication
What is the definition of a drug adverse effect? - ANSWER Undesired but not
harmful effects of a medication
What is the definition of a drug toxic effect? - ANSWER severe and damaging
effects of medication
What does PO mean? Important information to remember about certain PO meds? -
ANSWER PO= by mouth; do not crush enteric coated or extended release
medications
What is the parenteral route? - ANSWER Administration bypasses GI tract by
subQ, ID (intradermal), or IV routes
How is a buccal medication administered? - ANSWER By placing the medications
against cheek membranes
Where is sublingual medication administered? - ANSWER under the tongue
What is important to remember about transdermal medications? - ANSWER rotate
application sites, wear gloves when applying
How are inhaled medications administered? (two ways) - ANSWER - hold inhaler
1-2 inches away from the mouth and have the patient inhale immediately after
pressing the inhaler
- use a spacer, have patient inhale medication in multiple deep breaths
*have patient hold breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication*
How do you apply otic medications? - ANSWER clean outer ear beforehand, pull
ear UP and BACK for adults, DOWN and BACK for children, press on tragus after
administration
How are enteral drugs administered? - ANSWER - via GI Tract
- oral, sublingual (dissolving the drug under the tongue), and rectal
How are ophthalmic medications administered? - ANSWER pull down lower eyelid,
drops go in the conjunctival sac, ointment applied from INNER to OUTER canthus
How are nasal medication administered? - ANSWER blow nose beforehand, have
patient look straight forwards, angle nasal spray slightly away from nasal septum to
avoid irritating sinuses
, How are rectal medications administered? - ANSWER have patient get into the
SIMS position, insert suppositories 1-2 inches, takes 5 minutes to dissolve
How are vaginal medications administered? - ANSWER using an applicator
What should be listed when listing the patients medications? - ANSWER
prescription meds, over the counter meds, vitamins, caffeine
Who is able to administer medication to a patient? - ANSWER RN, LPN, Physician,
medication technician
What are the 6 rights of medication administration? - ANSWER patient, time,
medication, dose, route, documentation
What are the three checks you should perform? - ANSWER check you PULL the
right med, check you PREP the right med, check BEFORE you PASS the med to the
patient
What are some things to consider about patients when administering a medication?
(Affecting factors) - ANSWER cultural considerations, patient education level,
health literacy levels
What is a medication? - ANSWER chemicals that affect the body
What is a single time medication? - ANSWER given once at a specific time
what is a STAT med? - ANSWER given once immediately
what does it mean if a medication is ordered "Now"? - ANSWER given once within
90 minutes
what does it mean if a medication is ordered "PRN"? - ANSWER includes dose,
frequency, and under what conditions
what does it mean if a medication is ordered "Standing"? - ANSWER given for
specific circumstances on specific units
What does PO mean? - ANSWER oral
what does IV mean? - ANSWER intravenous
what does IM mean? - ANSWER intramuscular
what does BID mean? - ANSWER twice a day
what does TID mean? - ANSWER three times a day
what does q mean? - ANSWER every
what does q2h mean? - ANSWER every 2 hours
