Applying Topical Medications and Transdermal Patches

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What is the primary advantage of the oral route of medication administration?

It is the easiest and most used route (correct)

It eliminates the need for patient assessment

It reduces the risk of medication interactions

It allows for a faster onset of action

What occurs when one medication modifies the action of another?

Medication side effect

Medication allergy

Medication overdose

Medication interaction (correct)

What is a nursing consideration when administering medications through the oral route?

Assessing the patient's ability to hear

Assessing the patient's ability to swallow (correct)

Assessing the patient's ability to read

Assessing the patient's ability to walk

What is the result of a synergistic effect between two medications?

A combined effect that is greater than the effect of the medications separately Signup and view all the answers

Why is the teach back method used in patient teaching?

To evaluate the patient's understanding of the medication regimen Signup and view all the answers

What should be verified before administering a medication through the enteral route?

Tube placement Signup and view all the answers

Why should medications not be mixed with enteral feedings?

To prevent medication interactions Signup and view all the answers

When should oral medications be given on an empty stomach?

When absorption is decreased Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when administering oral medications?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why should sublingual medications not be administered through the enteral tube?

Because they are meant to be absorbed through the oral mucosa Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to review before administering medications to a patient?

Patient's medical history and medication allergies Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to minimize distractions when preparing and administering medications?

To reduce medication errors and interruptions Signup and view all the answers

What should guide the order in which medications are administered to a patient?

Patient assessment data and response to medications Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step to take before documenting medication administration?

Administer the medication to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for every medication that nurses administer to a patient?

A medication order Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method of applying topical medications to open wounds?

Using surgical asepsis Signup and view all the answers

Why should the skin be washed with soap and water before applying topical medications?

To clean the skin of dirt and debris Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a transdermal patch?

To administer medication through the skin Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to document the location of a new transdermal patch?

To identify potential skin irritation sites Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason why patients use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)?

To facilitate ease of use Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum time required to hold the feeding before or after medication administration if the medication needs to be given on an empty stomach?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Why should crushed tablets and hard gelatin capsules be completely dissolved in water before administration?

To facilitate absorption of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flushing the tubing with water before, between, and after medication administration?

To prevent clogging of the tubing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of sublingual and buccal administration of medications?

They bypass the liver and directly enter the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between intradermal and subcutaneous injection sites?

Intradermal is more superficial than subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in relation to medication administration?

To enforce medication laws and ensure rigorous testing of medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurses in evaluating medication administration?

To evaluate the effects of medications on patients' ongoing health status Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of teaching patients about their medications and side effects?

To promote adherence to the medication regimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a generic name and a trade name of a medication?

Generic name is the chemical name of the medication, while trade name is the brand name Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nurses in ensuring medication adherence?

To promote adherence to the medication regimen Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration allows drugs to be absorbed directly into the systemic circulation avoiding the first-pass effect?

Non-enteral route Signup and view all the answers

What can occur when two medications are metabolized by the same pathway?

Decreased rate of metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the metabolism of medications in malnourished clients?

Deficiency in specific medication-metabolizing enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What determines the organ of excretion for medications?

Chemical makeup of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary organ responsible for medication excretion?

Kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which drugs alter cell physiology and affect the body?

Pharmacodynamics Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of malnutrition on medication metabolism?

Decreases the rate of medication metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is affected by the first-pass effect?

Oral route Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of medications interacting with each other through the same metabolic pathway?

Medication accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the interactions between medications and target cells, body systems, and organs?