Pharmacology 3

Question 1

LANDMARKS FOR VENTRO GLUTEAL INJECTION

Answer 1

greater trochanter
iliac spine

in-between those fingers that make an L shape

Question 2

GAUGE NEEDLE FOR ADULT IM INJECTION

Answer 2

21-23 gauge

Question 3

ANGLE FOR INSULIN INJECTION

Answer 3

45 degree angle or 90 degree angle based on amount of sub q tissue

Question 4

LENGTH OF NEEDLE FOR ADULT IM INJECTION

Answer 4

1-1.5 inches

Question 5

LOCATION OF INFANT IM INJECTION

Answer 5

vastus lateralas

Question 6

YEARLY PHARMACEUTICALS REFERENCE BOOK

Answer 6

PDR (physicians drug reference)

Question 7

METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING ORAL MED TABS THROUGH GT TUBE

Answer 7

crush pills

mix with warm water

ensure dissolved

one med at a time

flush with 15-30mL of warm water

Question 8

REASON FOR GIVING MED IV RATHER THAN ORAL

Answer 8

fastest route

Question 9

LANDMARKS FOR IM DORSAL GLUTEAL SITE

Answer 9

between posterior-superior iliac spine and greater trochanter

Question 10

USE FOR INTRADERMAL (ID) INJECTION

Answer 10

allergy

skin test

must form the wheal

Question 11

IF SOMEONE IS ORDERED TO NARCOTIC PAIN MEDS AND ARE AFRAID OF BECOMING ADDICTED

Answer 11

it is unlikely that someone in pain will become addicted when they are in pain, addiction occurs when you continue to take narcotic when the pain is no longer present

Question 12

WHAT IS THE TIME WINDOW FOR SCHEDULED MEDS?

Answer 12

30 min before or 30 min after the hour rule

Question 13

WHAT TO DO WHEN A PATIENT REFUSES AN ORDERED NARCOTIC MEDICATION

Answer 13

waste it with a second nurse present and document that patient refused

Question 14

INSULIN INJECTION GAUGE AND LENGTH

Answer 14

29-30 gauge


5/8 to 1/2 inch

Question 15

SUBLINGUAL TABS

Answer 15

under the tongue

Question 16

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN PATIENT HISTORY OF MEDS

Answer 16

OTC (not including alcohol, tobacco, and herbals)

Question 17

BEFORE GIVING ORAL MEDS ENSURE THE PATIENT

Answer 17

has gag reflex
can swallow

Question 18

MINIMIZE SKIN IRRITATION WHEN USING TRANSDERMAL PATCH

Answer 18

alternate patch locations

Question 19

TOPICAL MEDS MUST HAVE WHAT INCLUDED IN THE PHYSICIANS ORDER

Answer 19

site

coverage

instruction
how to apply

how often

Question 20

BEST SPOT FOR INTRADERMAL INJECTION

Answer 20

inner forearm

Question 21

HOW DO YOU GIVE 5ML IM INJECTION

Answer 21

divide into two different sites

Question 22

BEST SITE FOR INSULIN INJECTION

Answer 22

abdomen

Question 23

STEPS GIVING MEDS THROUGH A GT TUBE

Answer 23

check placement

crush pills

mix with warm water

ensure med dissolved
flush tube

Question 24

METHOD FOR MEASURING LIQUID IN A DROPPER

Answer 24

totally vertical up and down to get it at right level

Question 25

OU

(EYES)

Answer 25

both eyes

Question 26

AU

(EARS)

Answer 26

both ears

Question 27

S

(DIRECTION)

Answer 27

left

Question 28

D

(RIGHT)

Answer 28

right

Question 29

TID

Answer 29

three times daily

Question 30

QID

Answer 30

four times daily

Question 31

BID

Answer 31

twice daily

Question 32

QOD

Answer 32

every other day

Question 33

QHS

Answer 33

at hour of sleep

Question 34

TYPE OF NEEDLE REQUIRED WHEN INJECTING MEDICATION FROM A GLASS AMPULE

Answer 34

filter needle

Question 35

PATIENT POSITIONING POST-VAGINAL SUPPOSITORY

Answer 35

laying down

Question 36

COMMON ROUTE OF MED FOR LOCAL EFFECT

Answer 36

topical

Question 37

SYMPTOMS OF ANAPHYLAXIS SHOCK

Answer 37

``` respiratory distress
 increased bp
 tachycardia
 pale
 pruritis
 anxiety
 confusion/disorientation ```

Question 38

LANDMARKS FOR INJECTION OF IM VASTUS LATERALAS

Answer 38

one hand down from the top of the hip and one hand up from the knee on the outer aspect of the knee

Question 39

LOCATION OF BUCCAL SITE MED ADMINISTRATION

Answer 39

between cheek and gum

Question 40

REASON FOR Z TRACK ADMINISTRATION

Answer 40

medication is skin irritant | medication will stain skin

Question 41

PERSONS INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE TO A MEDICATION

Answer 41

idiosyncratic

Question 42

NURSING ACTION FOR ILLEGIBLE PRESCRIPTION ORDER

Answer 42

call MD to verify

Question 43

NURSING ACTION IF PATIENT CANNOT HOLD MED CUP TO TAKE MEDS

Answer 43

pour into the patients mouth

Question 44

WHEN GIVING MEDS, IF PATIENT CANNOT REMEMBER THE LAST DOSAGE

Answer 44

double check the order with the MAR

Question 45

BEST TIME TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF ADMINISTERED MEDICATION

Answer 45

when medication is supposed to have taken effect

Question 46

TARGET WHEN SELF-ADMINISTERING A METERED DOSE

Answer 46

pharynx

Question 47

WHICH MEDS CANNOT BE CRUSHED

Answer 47

enteric coated
 time released
 capsule

Question 48

ADMINISTERING MEDS TO A ROOM WHERE BOTH PATIENTS HAVE THE SAME NAME

Answer 48

verify DOB
check ID band
ask name