Deck 11: Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Question 1

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

A) rectal suppository
B) ophthalmic drops
C) IM injection
D) transdermal patches

Answer 1

IM injection

Question 2

Inhaled drugs may be used to:

A) provide local treatment for respiratory infections
B) provide systemic treatment for respiratory infections
C) supply medication that can be absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs
D) All of these answers are correct.

Answer 2

All of these answers are correct.

Question 3

All of the following are disadvantages of the oral route of administration except:

A) an objectionable odor or taste
B) a more predictable effect on the body than when given by injection
C) irritation of the gastric mucosa
D) discoloration of the teeth, tongue, or gums

Answer 3

a more predictable effect on the body than when given by injection

Question 4

Suppositories may be used as:

A) local anesthetics
B) laxatives
C) antipyretic agents
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Drugs that have a counterirritant effect and are usually vigorously rubbed onto the skin to relieve soreness in muscles and joints are called:

A) liniments
B) lotions
C) ointments
D) wet dressings

Question 6

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

Question 7

All of the following are types of oxygen masks except;

A) Venturi
B) isolation
C) partial rebreather
D) nonrebreather

Question 8

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

A) 2 LPM
B) 3 LPM
C) 1 LPM
D) 4 LPM

Question 9

When administering ophthalmic medications, you should:

A) wear gloves
B) ask the patient to look up at the ceiling
C) avoid allowing the dropper to come into contact with the eye
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following types of oral medications could be safely crushed for administration?

A) sublingual tablets
B) enteric-coated tablets
C) sustained-release tablets
D) scored tablets

Question 11

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

Question 12

Which of the following is false regarding nasal medications?

A) Long-term use may cause rebound congestion.
B) Nasal medications are best administered by a highly trained medical professional.
C) Nasal medications may be used to relieve allergy and cold symptoms.
D) Patients should be told to clear the nasal passages prior to use.

Question 13

Inhaled medications are available for use in:

A) IPPB machines
B) nebulizers
C) handheld inhalers
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

The normal range for oxygen in arterial blood is:

A) 50-75 mm Hg
B) 80-100 mm Hg
C) 80-120 mm Hg
D) 25-50 mm Hg

Question 15

When 100% oxygen is breathed for a long period of time, which of the following may develop?

A) hypoxia
B) oxygen toxicity
C) anoxia
D) None of these answers are correct.

Question 16

Two means of measuring the amount of medication to be administered are by:

A) weight and volume
B) color and odor
C) volume and color
D) odor and weight

Question 17

The temperature of irrigation and douche solutions should not exceed:

A) 100 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 104 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 98 degrees Fahrenheit
D) 110 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 18

To administer an enema, you should:

A) properly drape the patient
B) assist the patient into the proper position
C) provide for privacy
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

Oxygen is ordered as:

A) LPM or mm Hg
B) mm Hg or %
C) LPM or %
D) ml or LPM

Question 20

Guidelines for oxygen safety include all of the following except:

A) No Smoking signs should be clearly posted.
B) Heating pads and electric blankets should not be used while oxygen is being administered.
C) Smoking is permitted as long as the oxygen tank is turned off.
D) Suction machines should be used with caution.

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
medication that is absorbed through the skin; patches

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 22

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

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
deficient amount of oxygen in the blood

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 24

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

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 25

When performing an ear irrigation for a child, the ear should be pulled upward and back.

Question 26

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

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 27

When administered properly, ophthalmic medications have a local effect.

Question 28

When using a multiple-dose solid medication, the health care worker should place the medication in his or her hand and transfer the medication to the medicine cup, to avoid placing too many pills in the cup.

Question 29

It is best to use the same application site each time a new medication patch is applied.

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
corner of the eye

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 31

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

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
cleansing of a canal by flushing with a liquid

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 33

When pouring liquid medication, the measuring device must be at eye level to ensure an accurate does.

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
slowly dropping a solution into or onto a body cavity

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 35

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

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 36

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

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
semisolid preparation of a drug in an oily base

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction

Question 41

Match each term with its definition.
implanting something into something else

A)instillation
B)inhalation
C)irrigation
D)canthus
E)suppository
F)enema
G)transdermal
H)ointment
I)hypoxemia
J)insertion
K)inunction