3/21/25, 7:39 Fundamentals NU 136 Chapter 34 Flashcards |
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FUNDAMENTALS NU 136 CHAPTER 34 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (25)
Define buccal. Pertaining to or directed toward the cheek.
- The patient's condition
The selected route of medication
administration depends on what factors? - The nature of the drug (taste, stability, etc)
- The rate of absorbtion via one route versus another
- Allows provider to enter all patients' medication orders directly into the
Describe how computerized hospital's computer system
provider order entry (CPOE) - Order is automatically transmitted to the pharmacy and the nurse's
works. electronic medication administration record (eMAR) is automatically
updated.
- The shock supply of medicines
Identify the three types of medication
administration systems. - The individual prescription system
- The unit dose method
Define douche. Stream of water or air directed against a part of the body or into a cavity.
Define meniscus. The curved, upper surface of a liquid being poured for dosage administration.
- Pharmacy supplies the exact dose of medication ordered, and each dose is
opened and administered at the bedside.
What are the benefits of the unit-dose - Saves time for the nurse
system? - Patient is only charged only for medications that are used
- Allows nurses to keep a minimum amount of drugs on hand.
Explain the advantage of the automated A username and password or biometric identification system (fingerprint) is used ot
dispensing machine (ADM) when enter the system.
distributing opiate analgesics and
hypnotics.
1. Instruct him to take a sip of water and swallow it.
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AM
FUNDAMENTALS NU 136 CHAPTER 34 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (25)
Define buccal. Pertaining to or directed toward the cheek.
- The patient's condition
The selected route of medication
administration depends on what factors? - The nature of the drug (taste, stability, etc)
- The rate of absorbtion via one route versus another
- Allows provider to enter all patients' medication orders directly into the
Describe how computerized hospital's computer system
provider order entry (CPOE) - Order is automatically transmitted to the pharmacy and the nurse's
works. electronic medication administration record (eMAR) is automatically
updated.
- The shock supply of medicines
Identify the three types of medication
administration systems. - The individual prescription system
- The unit dose method
Define douche. Stream of water or air directed against a part of the body or into a cavity.
Define meniscus. The curved, upper surface of a liquid being poured for dosage administration.
- Pharmacy supplies the exact dose of medication ordered, and each dose is
opened and administered at the bedside.
What are the benefits of the unit-dose - Saves time for the nurse
system? - Patient is only charged only for medications that are used
- Allows nurses to keep a minimum amount of drugs on hand.
Explain the advantage of the automated A username and password or biometric identification system (fingerprint) is used ot
dispensing machine (ADM) when enter the system.
distributing opiate analgesics and
hypnotics.
1. Instruct him to take a sip of water and swallow it.
1/
3
