EAQ #8 Medication Administration

Which route is suitable for administering a suppository?

What statement is true regarding enteral syringes?

Which anesthetic drug is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to soy products?

Which type of prescription order would the nurse carry out until the health care provider cancels the order?

Where would the nurse place a rectal suppository in an adult patient?

Which route of administration involves inserting a needle at a 5-15 degree angle from the surface of the skin without puncturing the patient's subcutaneous tissue?

When would the nurse administer a medication scheduled "on call" for a surgery?

Which statement about medication preparation and administration is correct?

After reading the prescription order of a patient, the nurse prepares to administer the medication in the patients right ear. Which abbreviation in the prescription reflects the nurses action?

Which informatics technology helps scan the medication before administration?

Which nursing intervention avoids aspiration in children?

A nursing student brings a patients antibiotic to the patient's room. The patient asks the nursing student why they should take it.How would the nursing student respond to the patient?

Under which prescription would the nurse perform an assessment to determine whether the patient needs medication?

Medication Administration and Injection Techniques

Suppository Route: Administered rectally, suitable for patients unable to take oral medications.
Enteral Syringes: Designed specifically for oral or enteral routes to prevent misuse with intravenous routes.
Contraindicated Anesthetic: Propofol is contraindicated for patients with soy allergies.
Standing Prescription Orders: These orders continue until officially canceled by the healthcare provider.

Rectal Suppositories and Medication Types

Placement of Rectal Suppository: Inserted about 4 inches into the rectum for adults to ensure effective absorption.
Intramuscular Injection Angle: Administering at a 5-15 degree angle ensures subcutaneous tissue protection.
On Call Medication Administration: Medications scheduled "on call" are given when the surgical team is prepared for the procedure.

Medication Preparation and Safety Measures

Medication Preparation Accuracy: Confirm the patient's right medication, dose, route, time, and patient identity before administration.
Abbreviation for Ear Administration: "AD" indicates the right ear in medication prescriptions.
Medication Scanning Technology: Barcode scanning technology ensures the right medication is administered to the right patient.
Aspiration Prevention in Children: Position the child upright during feeding or medication administration to reduce the risk of aspiration.

Patient Communication and Assessment

Patient Education on Antibiotics: Explain the importance of completing the full antibiotic course to prevent resistance and ensure effectiveness.
Medication Necessity Assessment: Perform assessments based on "PRN" (as needed) prescriptions to evaluate the patient's condition and medication necessity.

Test your knowledge about the suitable routes for administering suppositories. This quiz will cover the various methods and considerations involved in proper suppository administration. Perfect for healthcare students and professionals.