Exam 25: Medication Administration and IV Therapy

The nurse explains to a client that the drug administration of a medication is to placed between the gum and jaw.By which route is the nurse administering this medication?

A client complains of "sudden crushing chest pressure" and is having difficulty breathing.A stat dose of nitroglycerin is ordered.What action should the nurse take?

The nurse prepares to administer a subcutaneous injection for a client of average weight.At what angle would the nurse insert the needle?

In addition to age,weight,and height,which of these factors can influence drug action?

The client had an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction following the administration of blood products.The nurse is aware that the causes of this type of reaction are which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

When administering medications,a nurse must know a client's medical history and pharmacokinetics of prescribed medications because MOST drugs are metabolized in the:

A nurse is unable to read a health care provider's order for a new medication.Which of these actions must the nurse take next?

A female client is to use a prescribed vaginal cream to treat a localized infection.It is important for the nurse to instruct the client to do which of the following?

The nurse is preparing to give a client a sublingual medication.What amount of water should be given for proper administration?

To prevent systemic effects of eyedrops,what should the nurse do as the eyedrops are instilled?

The generic drug ibuprofen has several trade names,including:

A nurse is to administer a drug ordered in milligrams.The pharmacy has dispensed the drug in grams.Using the ratio method of drug calculation,the drug dosage obtained seems to be unreasonable.After rechecking the calculations,what should the nurse do next?

Which of these venipuncture sites is preferable to use when initiating IV therapy?

Which route of drug administration provides immediate bioavailability?

How is medication administered to a client using the Z-track technique of injection?

The graduate nurse is aware that the count of the unit's narcotics and controlled substances at the change of shifts should involve:

The Z-track IM technique can be used for administration of medication into which of these sites?

A client severely injured in an auto accident has been receiving morphine sulfate intramuscularly (IM)for pain for several weeks.The physician has increased the prescribed dosage of morphine for the client.What type of adverse drug reaction does this situation represent?

The client is to receive 1,000 mL (metric)of an intravenous solution.The nurse is aware that which measurement is equivalent?