Exam 4 Stuff

Question 1

Buccal meds should be left to dissolve where in the mouth?

Answer 1

Between the lower molars and the cheek

Question 2

Sublingual Meds should be left to dissolve where in the mouth?

Answer 2

Under the tongue

Question 3

5 traditional rights of medication?

Answer 3

Right drug, dose, route, person, time

Question 4

5 nontraditional rights of medication?

Answer 4

Right assessment, right to refuse medication, right documentation, right education, right evaluation

Question 5

How are tablets and capsules different?

Answer 5

Capsules are contained within a gelatin shell and release the medication after dissolving. Tablets are composed entirely of medication

Question 6

A Semi-Fowler’s Position is at least how many degrees?

Answer 6

Between 30 and 45 degrees

Question 7

MDIs disperse medications into the lungs through-

Answer 7

Mist, aerosol spray, or a fine powder

Question 8

How far away should an inhaler be to the patient’s face when administering?

Answer 8

2-4 cm (1-2 inches)

Question 9

Clients that use an MDI or nebulizer should wash their mouth out with warm water to avoid the risk of developing-

Answer 9

Thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth (also called oral candidiasis)

Question 10

When administering nasal drops, for the posterior pharynx you-

Answer 10

Tilt the head backward

Question 11

When administering nasal drops, for the ethmoid or sphenoid sinus, you-

Answer 11

Tilt the head backward over the edge of the bed/ over a small pillow

Question 12

When administering nasal drops, for the frontal + maxillary sinuses you-

Answer 12

Tilt the head over the edge of bed/pillow with the head turned to the affected side

Question 13

Ophthalmic medications are medications for the-

Answer 13

Eye

Question 14

Ophthalmic medications include-

Answer 14

Drops, ointments, and intraocular medication disks

Question 15

When administering ophthalmic medications, what area of the eye should they be placed in?

Answer 15

Conjunctival Sac

Question 16

Otic medications are medications meant for the-

Answer 16

Ear

Question 17

When instilling otic medications for children under 3 years old, you-

Answer 17

Gently pull the pin a down and back

Question 18

When instilling otic medications for adults and children over 3 years old, you-

Answer 18

Pull the pin a up and outwards

Question 19

Left Sim’s Position should be used for approximately 5 minutes to ensure the absorption of what form of medication?

Answer 19

Suppositories

Question 20

Instillation =

Answer 20

To add a substance drop by drop