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1
Q

Can medication administration be delegated?

A

No

2
Q

What is the easiest and most desirable route to administer medications?

A

Oral

3
Q

Absorption depends on form/preparation. What absorbs quicker: solutions/suspensions or tabs/caps

A

Solutions/suspensions

4
Q

Oral meds are absorbed more easily on a full or empty stomach?

A

Empty

5
Q

For some meds to be absorbed, they must be given __ hours before or __ hours after meals or antacids

A

1 hour before or 2 hours after meals or antacids

6
Q

Where are enteric coated drugs absorbed?

A

Small intestine

*do not crush or dissolve these

7
Q

Can we crush or dissolve enteric coated drugs?

A

No

8
Q

What other types of meds can we not crush?

A
Enteric coated
Long acting
Sustained release
XL
SR
or CD
9
Q

How do we prepare liquid meds?

A

Shake them, pour at eye level with label TOWARDS PALM

*label is towards palm so that if any liquid drips down the bottle it will not get on the label causing it to become more difficult to read for future administration

10
Q

What are topical meds?

A

Meds applied locally to skin, mucous membranes, tissue membranes

11
Q

Topical meds can cause ___ and/or ___ effects when absorbed

A

Systemic and/or local

12
Q

Do we need to wear gloves when applying topical meds?

A

Yes

13
Q

Should we clean and dry the patients skin before applying a topical med?

A

Yes

14
Q

Can we delegate application of some lotions/ointments?

A

Yes

15
Q

What are the 3 types of ophthalmic meds?

A

Topical drops
Ointments
Intraocular disks

16
Q

What are the otic meds?

A

Drops of solution

17
Q

Eye meds: cornea is sensitive with a rich supply of ____

A

Nerve fibers

18
Q

Eye meds: Medication drops and intraocular disk are placed in the _____

A

Conjunctival sac

19
Q

Eye meds: Ointments are applied along the _____ of the ___ eyelid on conjunctiva from ___ to ___ canthus

A

Ointments are applied along INNER EDGE of the LOWER EYELID on conjunctiva INNER to OUTER canthus

20
Q

How do we position patient for eye meds?

A

Position patient supine or in chair with neck slightly hyperextended

21
Q

Eye meds: for meds that may have systemic effect, apply gentle pressure with tissue to ______ for ____ sec

A

Nasolacrimal duct for 30-60 sec

22
Q

How do we give ear meds?

A
  • Warm med to room temp
  • Position on side or in chair with affected ear up
  • Straighten auricle
  • Instruct patient to reman with affected ear up for FIVE MIN
23
Q

How do we straighten auricle for person older than 3?

A

Upward and outward

24
Q

How do we position auricle for person less than three?

A

Down and back

25
Q

Rectal meds may have a ____ or ___ effect

A

Local or systemic

26
Q

Rectal medications ____ (are or are not) as reliable as oral route

A

are NOT

27
Q

Rectal meds are contraindicated in patients with _____ or after ____ surgery

A

Rectal bleeding or after rectal surgery

28
Q

What is the shape of a rectal med?

A

Thin and bullet shaped

29
Q

Do we remove the foil wrapper rectal meds may come in?

A

Yes

30
Q

Where are rectal meds stored?

A

Usually in fridge to prevent melting

31
Q

What position do we put patient in for rectal med?

A

Patient in left side-lying Sims with upper leg flexed

32
Q

Do we lubricate the suppository before insertion for rectal med?

A

Yes

33
Q

Where do we insert the suppository ?

A

Insert 4 inches along rectal wall, not stool

34
Q

How long should the patient maintain lying in Sims after inserting rectal suppository?

A

5-10 min

35
Q

If the client wants to self-administer their suppository can we let them?

A

Yes

36
Q

Vaginal meds: can they have both local and system effects?

A

Yes

37
Q

What forms are vag meds available in?

A

Foam, gel, suppository

38
Q

How are vag meds stored?

A

Fridge to prevent melting

39
Q

What is larger: vag med or rectal suppository?

A

Vag med

40
Q

What position is patient in for vag med?

A

Dorsal recumbent

41
Q

Do we lubricate the suppository for a vag med?

A

Yes

42
Q

How far in do we go to insert a vag med?

A

3-4 in

43
Q

How long should patient remain supine after giving a vag med?

A

10 min

44
Q

Can the client self administer their vag med if they want?

A

Yes

45
Q

Vaginal creams or foams: Fill applicator first. How far in do we insert this applicator ?

A

2-3 in

46
Q

If the applicator for a vaginal cream or foam has to be reused, what do we do after we have already inserted it?

A

Just clean it if it has to be reused

47
Q

Vaginal cream or foam: How long must patient maintain a supine position after administering the applicator ?

A

10 min

48
Q

Can we let the patient self-administer vag creates or foams if they wish?

A

Yes