Introduction to Pharmacology 12th Edition By Mary Kaye Asperheim - Test Bank

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Asperheim: Introduction to Pharmacology, 12th Edition

 

Chapter 5: Administration of Medications

 

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A unit-dose package contains:

a.	All medications for a nursing unit for the upcoming shift
b.	The amount of drug for a single dose
c.	The amount of medication for a single patient for a 24-hour period
d.	Enough medication to administer until the pharmacy can fill the entire prescribed amount

 

 

ANS: B

 

	Feedback
A	No standard name for this delivery of medication exists.
B	A unit-dose package contains a single-dose amount in the proper form for administration by the prescribed route.
C	No standard name for this delivery of medication exists.
D	No standard name for this delivery of medication exists.

 

 

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2. By which route are parenteral medications administered?

a.	Injection
b.	Mouth
c.	Eyedropper
d.	Inhalation

 

 

ANS: A

 

	Feedback
A	Parenteral medications are given by injection or by infusion.
B	Oral medications are given by mouth.
C	Ophthalmic medications are given by eyedropper.
D	Aerosolized medications are given by inhalation.

 

 

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3. A liter of D₅W (dextrose 5% in water) is ordered to be given over a 12-hour period. The infusion tubing is calibrated so that 1 mL is 15 drops of fluid. In drops per minute, what should the flow rate be?

a.	125
b.	83
c.	21
d.	30

 

 

ANS: C

 

	Feedback
A	This answer is incorrect (125 drops/min would be an infusion rate of nearly 6 L per 12-hour period).
B	This answer is incorrect (83 is the number of mL per hour for the 12-hour period).
C	1000 mL/12 hours = 83 mL/hr 83 mL/60 min = 1.4 mL/min 1.4 mL/min  15/drops/mL = 21 drops/min
D	This answer is incorrect (30 drops/min would be an infusion rate of approximately 2 L per 12-hour period).

 

 

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4. What is the site of choice for an intramuscular injection in a patient younger than 3 years of age?

a.	Deltoid
b.	Vastus lateralis
c.	Gluteus maximus
d.	Abdomen

 

 

ANS: B

 

	Feedback
A	The leg muscles are larger than the muscles in the arm.
B	The vastus lateralis is preferred because the muscles in the gluteus are not yet well developed in small children.
C	The muscles in the gluteus are not yet well developed in small children.
D	The muscles in the abdomen are not used for injection sites.

 

 

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5. How long will it take for an antibiotic infusion of 50 mL to complete at a rate of 30 drops/min in infusion tubing calibrated at 60 drops/mL?

a.	5 minutes
b.	1 hour
c.	100 minutes
d.	3 hours

 

 

ANS: C

 

	Feedback
A	This answer is incorrect (5 minutes’ infusion would be at a rate of 600 drops/min).
B	This answer is incorrect (60 minutes’ infusion would be at a rate of 50 drops/min).
C	30 drops = 0.5 mL/min 50 mL/0.5 = 100 minutes
D	This answer is incorrect (3 hours’ infusion would be an infusion rate of 17 drops/min).

 

 

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6. Before injecting medication by subcutaneous or intramuscular routes, the syringe should be:

a.	Aspirated
b.	Autoclaved
c.	Calibrated
d.	Centrifuged

 

 

ANS: A

 

	Feedback
A	Aspiration is performed to make sure that the needle has not entered a blood vessel.
B	Disposable syringes should be removed from sterile packaging immediately before use.
C	Syringes are manufactured with calibration markings on the side.
D	Centrifuging is a procedure in which an object is spun at high speeds to separate the contents by density.

 

 

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7. Where is the proper injection site into the deltoid muscle located?

a.	Midway between the shoulder and the elbow
b.	At the largest part of the muscle
c.	Three fingerbreadths below the acromion process
d.	On the anterior aspect of the upper arm

 

 

ANS: C

 

	Feedback
A	The deltoid muscle is not as large at this location and is therefore not as good a site for injection.
B	Because muscle development varies among individuals, this is not a good basis for deciding where to administer an injection.
C	The acromion is the attachment point for the deltoid muscle.
D	This is the location of the tricep muscle.

 

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Remember          REF:  Page 35 (Figure 5-5)

 

8. Which route is an example of parenteral administration?

a.	Nasal
b.	Oral
c.	Intramuscular
d.	Rectal

 

 

ANS: C

 

	Feedback
A	The nasal route is not parenteral.
B	The oral route is not parenteral.
C	Parenteral refers to ways in which drugs are administered with a needle.
D	The rectal route is not parenteral.

 

 

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9. Local effects may be obtained by using which of the following routes of administration?

a.	Oral tablets
b.	Topical ointments
c.	Parenteral injections
d.	Intravenous infusions

 

 

ANS: B

 

	Feedback
A	Oral tablets produce systemic effects.
B	Topical application of ointments is used to obtain local effects.
C	Parenteral injections produce systemic effects.
D	Intravenous infusions produce systemic effects.

 

 

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10. Nitroglycerin is administered sublingually to achieve what type of effect?

a.	Local
b.	Systemic
c.	Oral
d.	Parenteral

 

 

ANS: B

 

	Feedback
A	Nitroglycerin is not given for a local effect.
B	Nitroglycerin is given sublingually to achieve a systemic effect.
C	Oral is a route of administration, not an effect.
D	Parenteral is a route of administration, not a type of effect.

 

 

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11. When planning patient teaching about drugs and food, the nurse should include which of the following warnings?

a.	Food interferes with the absorption of medication, and the two should never be given at the same time.
b.	Some medications are better absorbed and less irritating to the stomach when taken with food.
c.	Food enhances the metabolism of medication, and no drug should be taken on an empty stomach.
d.	Food has no effect whatsoever on the absorption of medications.

 

 

ANS: B

 

	Feedback
A	Some medications should not be taken with food (but not all of them).
B	Some foods enhance the absorption of medications.
C	Some medications should be taken on an empty stomach.
D	Food and beverages can delay the absorption of some medications.

 

 

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12. Why is it necessary to use aseptic technique when administering parenteral medications?

a.	To avoid contaminating the workspace with the medication
b.	To prevent infection in the patient
c.	To prevent infection in the person administering the medication
d.	To avoid wasting any of the medication

 

 

ANS: B

 

	Feedback
A	Asepsis is not for the purpose of keeping the workspace clean.
B	Whenever the skin is punctured, it is possible for infections to develop; thus strict aseptic technique must be used.
C	Asepsis is not for the purpose of protecting the staff.
D	Asepsis is not for the purpose of conserving medication.

 

 

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MULTIPLE RESPONSE

 

1. The Six Rights of Correct Drug Administration include which of the following? Select all that apply.

a.	Right patient
b.	Right drug
c.	Right time
d.	Right manufacturer
e.	Right dose
f.	Right price
g.	Right route of administration
h.	Right documentation

 

 

ANS: A, B, C, E, G, H

 

	Feedback
Correct	The Six Rights are: Right patient, Right drug, Right time, Right dose, Right route of administration, and Right documentation.
Incorrect	Right manufacturer and Right price are not among The Six Rights.

 

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Understand        REF:  Page 30