(ppt) Week 8 Med Admin; Non-Parenteral Ch.31 & 47

Question 1

Non-parenteral medication administration includes: (4)

Answer 1

Oral, topical, inhalation, and irrigation

Question 2

The easiest and most convenient administration route is…​

Answer 2

by mouth. PO

Question 3

______ or _____ tablets should never be crushed.

Answer 3

Enteric-coated or sustained-release

Question 4

(2) oral routes are… they allow for…

Answer 4

sublingual and buccal. Rapid absorption.

Question 5

Where are SL and buccal medications placed?

Answer 5

SL is given under the tongue and buccal against the inner cheek

Question 6

_____ ______ are used by the nurse administering medications by the sublingual or buccal route as the nurse’s hand may come in contact with oral secretions.

Answer 6

Standard precautions

Question 7

Where are topical meds placed, include sites (5)?

Answer 7

skin surface, on mucous membranes, or in body cavities.​ Placement sites include eyes, ears, nose, rectum, and vagina as well as skin.​

Question 8

What are transdermal medications?

Answer 8

Medications designed to be absorbed through the skin for systemic effect

Question 9

What is a documentation concern for topical medication admin.?

Answer 9

Documenting the body site where the topical medication was applied and any skin changes noted at old or current application sites. ​

Question 10

When instilling a optic med, what are some factors to consider (5)

Answer 10

Avoid the cornea.​

Do not touch eye or eyelid​

Use only on the affected eye.​

Different medications​

Wait 5 minutes between​

Systemic reactions​

Nasolacrimal duct​

Question 11

Intraocular route involves… and may lead to…

Answer 11

1. Disk placed on eye; resembles contact lens​
   - Conjunctival sac​
2. Slow/extended release: 1 week​
3. May cause local adverse reaction or infection​

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Question 12

How should we position ear for administering otic meds?

Answer 12

< 3years: down and back​

> 3years: up and out​

Question 13

What are two effects of rectal route med administration?

Answer 13

local (constipation) and systemic (nausea)

Question 14

What (3) forms do vaginal meds come in?

Answer 14

Foams, creams, suppositories

Question 15

Irrigations used to…

Answer 15

cleanse an area, instill a medication, or apply hot or cold to injured tissue.​

Question 16

Irrigations most commonly use ____ /_____/______ on the (5)

Answer 16

sterile water, saline, or antiseptic solutions. On the eye, ear, throat, vagina, and urinary tract. ​