Exam 11: Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Match each term with its definition. -corner of the eye

Match each term with its definition. -delivering a solution through the rectum and colon

Unit-dose medications should be opened in the medication room to avoid contamination.

Suppositories may be used as:

Match each term with its definition. -act of drawing breath, vapor, or gas into the lungs

To administer an enema, you should:

When using a multiple-dose liquid medication, if the label becomes soiled, you must tape a prescription blank identifying its contents to the bottle.

When measuring liquid medication, you should measure from the lowest level of the meniscus.

Match each term with its definition. -semisolid substance for rectal, vaginal, or urethral use

Unit-dose medications should be crushed in the wrapper before opening.

Match each term with its definition. -rubbing a drug into the skin

Inhaled medications are available for use in:

Liquid preparations of medications are absorbed more slowly than solid forms.

When administered properly, ophthalmic medications have a local effect.

Apnea may result when oxygen is given to patients with COPD in amounts greater than:

When administering ophthalmic medications, you should:

When applying a nasal cannula, the prongs should be placed so that there is a direct flow of oxygen against the nasal mucosa.

Nasal cannulas are used when a low concentration of oxygen is desired.

Guidelines for oxygen safety include all of the following except:

All of the following are nonparenteral methods of medication administration except: