6 Equiptments Used For Medication Administration

Question 0

Soufflé cup

Answer 0

Small paper cup (or translucent plastic) used for solid forms or medication. (Tablets and capsules)

Question 1

Medicine cup

Answer 1

Used for oral administration of liquid medication. Includes a 30mL or 1oz cup made of plastic.

Question 2

Calibrated dropped

Answer 2

Used to administer small amounts (less than 5mL - 1tsp) to an adult or child. Calibration are usually in mL but can be in drops.

Question 3

Nipple

Answer 3

An infant feeding nipple with additional holes may be used for administering oral medications to infants.

Question 4

Oral Syringe

Answer 4

Used to administer liquid medications orally to adults and children. No needle is attached.

Question 5

Parenteral syringe

Answer 5

Used for IM, ID, IV, and subcut medications. These come in various sizes in Units or mL. Barrel holds the medication and has calibrations. The Needle is attached to the tip. Plunger pushes medication out.

Question 6

Name the 6 equipments used

Answer 6

Medicine cup
Soufflé cup
Oral syringe 
Parenteral syringe
Calibrated dropper
Nipple