52. Administering Oral and Noninjectable Medications

Question 1

Mouth, Oral cavity within the cheek.

Answer 1

Buccal

Question 2

Indicates that substitutions for generic or similar medication is not allowed per prescriber.

Answer 2

Dispense as Written (DAW)

Question 3

Instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon.

Answer 3

Enemas

Question 4

Agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulation that allow them to bill for medicare reimbursement for medical services provided.

Answer 4

Joint Commission

Question 5

Instructions written by a provider for the administration of a medication to a patient.

Answer 5

Medication Order

Question 6

Drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness/death.

Answer 6

Narcotic

Question 7

Salve, fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties.

Answer 7

Ointment (Salve)

Question 8

Other routes besides mouth.

Answer 8

Parenteral

Question 9

Written description for the preparation of the medication.

Answer 9

Prescription

Question 10

Verification that the seven rights of administration has been followed and documented in the chart.

Answer 10

Right Documentation

Question 11

Seven elements that must be considered when administering medication. Patient, Medication, Dose, Route, Technique, Time, and Documentation.

Answer 11

Seven Rights

Question 12

Under the tongue.

Answer 12

Sublingual

Question 13

Medicated conical shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina.

Answer 13

Suppository

Question 14

Pertaining to a specific area; local.

Answer 14

Topical

Question 15

Through the skin.

Answer 15

Transdermal