Chapter 22

Question 1

WHEN ADMINISTERING DRUGS
(RIGHT DOCUMENTATION)
You Must:

Answer 1

1.Record name of drug.
2.Record route of administration.
•Particularly important for parenteral routes
3.Record amount of drug administered.
4.Record date and time of administration.
5.Record patient’s reaction to the drug administered.

Question 2

•Parenteral administration uses

Answer 2

syringes and needles.

Question 3

Four routes of injection:

Answer 3

1.Intradermal
2.Intramuscular
3.Subcutaneous
4.Intravenous

Question 4

IV ADMINISTRATION
Three methods:

Answer 4

1.Slow injection rate with single administration route.
2.Administration of a drug by intravenous bolus or intravenous push.
3.Administration of a large volume of fluid using a drip infusion assembly.