NUR155 Galen Exam 4 Questions And
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The nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet.
Whic statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? -
ANSWER✔✔ "I will put the tablet under my tongue"
Sublingul medications are placed under the tongue where they are absorbed more
quickly.
Bloom's Understanding
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for
administering medications by the oral route for this type of patient? (Select all that
apply) - ANSWER✔✔ Vomitting
Unconsciousness
Intubation
Nothinh that needs to be swallowed should be administered to the unconscious
patient due to the risk of aspiration.
Bloom's Analyzing
The nurse is in a patient room ready to administer a new medication to the patient.
Which action best demonstrates awareness of safe, skilled nursing practice? -
ANSWER✔✔ Identify the patient by comparing the patients name and birth date
to the medication administration record (MAR).
At least two patient identifiers should be used and compared with the armband or
MAR.
Bloom's Applying
, A patient has been using herbal medications as part of her daily routine. Which
actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER✔✔ Document the
herbs as part of the medication history.
Inform the primary care provider of the findings.
Identify possible adverse effects of the herbal medications.
Its important to include the herbal medications that the patient reports using in the
medication history because there is the possibility of interaction amoung herbals
and prescribed medications.
Bloom's Analyzing
A nurse must give 1g of cephalexin, PO, q6hr (x3) days. The supple on hand is 500
mg/caps. How many capsules should the nurse administer? - ANSWER✔✔ 2 caps
The health care provider prescribes a transdermal medication. The nurse
understands what feature of the transdermal route? - ANSWER✔✔ Its absorbed
through the skin.
The transdermal route of administration allows release and absorption of the
medication through the skin over time, producing a steady drug level.
Bloom's Understanding.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is unable to hold a cup or spoon. How should
the nurse administer oral medications to the patient? - ANSWER✔✔ Use a small
paper cup to place the pills into the patients mouth.
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