Drug Preparations (forms) MAPE's

Question 1

Nursing Implications:

May be crushed if patient cannot swallow.

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 1

Tablet

Question 2

Nursing Implications:

Only tablets that are scored can be broken (split).

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 2

Scored Tablets

Question 3

Nursing Implications:

Check with pharmacist before crushing.

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 3

Coated Tablets

Question 4

Nursing Implications:

Do not crush enteric coated tablets Prolonged/Extended

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 4

Enteric Coated Tablets

Question 5

Nursing Implications:

Do not crush prolonged/extended release tabs Sublingual Tablets
Patient to dissolve under tongue, not chew

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 5

Release Tabs

Question 6

Nursing Implications:

Avoid opening capsules

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 6

Capsules

Question 7

Nursing Implications:

May be contraindicated in diabetic/alcoholic patient

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 7

Elixirs

Question 8

Nursing Implications:

Always shake the bottle well

(Enteral/Oral Route)

Answer 8

Suspensions

Question 9

ID

Route?

Answer 9

Parenteral Route

Intradermal

Question 10

Subcut

Route?

Answer 10

Parenteral Route

subcutaneous

Question 11

IM

Route?

Answer 11

Parenteral Route

intramuscular

Question 12

IV

Route?

Answer 12

Parenteral Route

intravenous

Question 13

IVPB

Route?

Answer 13

Parenteral Route

intravenous piggyback

Question 14

Nursing Implications:

Used in nebulizers and inhalers

(Topical Route)

Answer 14

Aerosol Powders or Liquids

Question 15

Nursing Implications:

Applied to the skin

(Topical Route)

Answer 15

Powders

Question 16

Nursing Implications:

Semisolids for internal and external use

(Topical Route)

Answer 16

Creams

Question 17

Nursing Implications:

Semisolids in petroleum or lanolin base

(Topical Route)

Answer 17

Ointments

Question 18

Nursing Implications:

Thick ointments

(Topical Route)

Answer 18

Pastes

Question 19

Nursing Implications:

Molded with firm base for insertion into the rectum/vagina

(Topical Route)

Answer 19

Suppositories

Question 20

Nursing Implications:

Patches

(Topical Route)

Answer 20

Transdermal Medications

Question 21

Nursing Implications:

Usually for eyes, nose/ear

(Topical Route)

Answer 21

Topical Drops