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A tablet that is placed between the gums and cheek is referred to as a ________________ tablet.
A tablet that is placed between the gums and cheek is referred to as a ________________ tablet.
buccal
A medication form that contains medication in a soft or hard gelatin shell is called a ____________.
A medication form that contains medication in a soft or hard gelatin shell is called a ____________.
capsule
Tablets that are manufactured to allow for half or quarter doses are _______________.
Tablets that are manufactured to allow for half or quarter doses are _______________.
scored
For oral liquid medications, such as syrups or elixirs, any calculation of the medication contained in a particular volume must be based on how much medication is in a specified amount of liquid. This is referred to as the dosage ________________.
For oral liquid medications, such as syrups or elixirs, any calculation of the medication contained in a particular volume must be based on how much medication is in a specified amount of liquid. This is referred to as the dosage ________________.
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List 4 routes that parenteral medications are delivered.
List 4 routes that parenteral medications are delivered.
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List 4 reasons where the parenteral route would be used instead of the oral route.
List 4 reasons where the parenteral route would be used instead of the oral route.
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The parenteral route is preferred when rapid action of a medication is desired.
The parenteral route is preferred when rapid action of a medication is desired.
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Syringes are always calibrated in mL.
Syringes are always calibrated in mL.
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Thirty-unit and 50-unit insulin syringes are referred to as Lo-Dose syringes.
Thirty-unit and 50-unit insulin syringes are referred to as Lo-Dose syringes.
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An ampule can be used to administer injections to multiple patients.
An ampule can be used to administer injections to multiple patients.
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The tuberculin syringe has a capacity of 3 mL.
The tuberculin syringe has a capacity of 3 mL.
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You can use an insulin syringe to measure 5 mL of medication.
You can use an insulin syringe to measure 5 mL of medication.
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A 5 mL and 10 mL syringe are calibrated in 0.2 mL.
A 5 mL and 10 mL syringe are calibrated in 0.2 mL.
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The U-100 insulin syringe can hold up to 100 units or 1 mL.
The U-100 insulin syringe can hold up to 100 units or 1 mL.
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The syringe used must provide the calibration you need to accurately measure the dose you are administering.
The syringe used must provide the calibration you need to accurately measure the dose you are administering.
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If a dosage is larger than the maximum volume for an injection in a single site, the nurse should check the dose and verify it.
If a dosage is larger than the maximum volume for an injection in a single site, the nurse should check the dose and verify it.
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What is the most common form of hearing loss?
What is the most common form of hearing loss?
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What is the term used in this class to describe older adults?
What is the term used in this class to describe older adults?
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What are the three most common causes of visual impairment in older adults?
What are the three most common causes of visual impairment in older adults?
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Which of the following is NOT a body system that undergoes significant changes with aging?
Which of the following is NOT a body system that undergoes significant changes with aging?
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Ageism refers to negative stereotypes and discrimination based on age.
Ageism refers to negative stereotypes and discrimination based on age.
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What is the primary purpose of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA)?
What is the primary purpose of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a standard of practice outlined by the CGNA?
Which of the following is NOT a standard of practice outlined by the CGNA?
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It is generally believed that the cause of aging is a single, well-understood theory.
It is generally believed that the cause of aging is a single, well-understood theory.
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What is a common way in which older adults can be socially connected and engaged with their communities?
What is a common way in which older adults can be socially connected and engaged with their communities?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a common communication strategy for working with older adults who have hearing impairments?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common communication strategy for working with older adults who have hearing impairments?
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What is a key consideration for nurses when working with patients who have neurological impairments?
What is a key consideration for nurses when working with patients who have neurological impairments?
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What are the four major categories of terminology used to describe older adults?
What are the four major categories of terminology used to describe older adults?
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What are two government programs that are considered societal markers of older adults?
What are two government programs that are considered societal markers of older adults?
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In Canada, which province has the highest life expectancy?
In Canada, which province has the highest life expectancy?
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What are three common causes of visual impairment in older adults?
What are three common causes of visual impairment in older adults?
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What are the five core competencies for gerontological nursing practice, according to the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association?
What are the five core competencies for gerontological nursing practice, according to the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association?
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What is the primary distinction between stochastic and non-stochastic theories of aging?
What is the primary distinction between stochastic and non-stochastic theories of aging?
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The Wear and Tear theory of aging suggests that our bodies wear out from normal use over time.
The Wear and Tear theory of aging suggests that our bodies wear out from normal use over time.
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Which of these is NOT considered a component of therapeutic communication?
Which of these is NOT considered a component of therapeutic communication?
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What are the two main types of hearing impairments?
What are the two main types of hearing impairments?
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What three areas should nurses consider when adapting their communication strategies for older adults with sensory impairments?
What three areas should nurses consider when adapting their communication strategies for older adults with sensory impairments?
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What are the three key aspects of communication that neurological disorders can impact?
What are the three key aspects of communication that neurological disorders can impact?
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Which of these is NOT a neurological impairment that commonly affects communication in older adults?
Which of these is NOT a neurological impairment that commonly affects communication in older adults?
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Which of these is a common communication strategy used when communicating with older adults with cognitive impairment?
Which of these is a common communication strategy used when communicating with older adults with cognitive impairment?
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