quiz unit 4

Question 1

the onset of IM glucagon is 15 mins because it have to undergo 1st pass metabolism t/f

Answer 1

false: it bypasses 1st-pass

Question 2

does IV have an absorption phase?

Answer 2

no the response is immediate because it goes directly into the blood stream

Question 3

Compared with enterally administered medications, parenterally administered medications:

Answer 3

are absorbed into the central circulation at a more predictable rate

Question 4

accoording to med directives what age can we give naloxone to?

Answer 4

> 24hrs old, unless newborn there is no age limit

Question 5

You would like to administer NTG to your patient. Explain how you would facilitate this (what would you say to your patient or how would you instruct them so that you can administer the medication via the preferred route properly)

Answer 5

Hi I would like to give you NTG. it will make you blood arteries dilate to allow blood flow and take away some of the pain you are experiencing. I will give it to you by spraying under your tongue when i’m done you can close your mouth. It may give you a funny feeling in your mouth like itchiness or numbness and a bit of light headedness though these are all normal s/s. please let me know if you begin to feel more unwell.

Question 6

Many Medications used for the treatment of respiratory conditions are given by which route?

Answer 6

inhalation

Question 7

Which of the following routes generally take the longest to achieve their effects

Answer 7

orally

Question 8

Protocols and Medical Directives are the same thing.

(t/f)

Answer 8

false:
- protocols: outline the steps for a procedure
- medical directives: outline the parameters for a situation that you would give a specific drug in.

Question 9

what route of administration is inhalation a form of?

Answer 9

parenteral

Question 10

what are some reason to call the self-report line?

Answer 10

• variance in the application of a med directive
• patch failure
• admin of the max number of doses

Question 11

does the IM route is used for what kind of drugs?

Answer 11

drugs with gradual suspension
- can allow suspension drugs to be absorbed gradually

Question 12

what are the 7 drug rights?

Answer 12

right pt, right drug right route, right time, right dose, right to know, right to refuse