18 Questions
What is the main route for oral medication administration?
Ingestion
Which of the following is NOT a common type of oral medication administration?
Intravenous
What should be included on the tray or trolley when administering oral medication?
Drug to be administered, water, glass, and spoons
Where should a medication be placed for sublingual administration?
Under the tongue
What is the purpose of a mortar and pestle when administering oral medication?
To crush or grind solid medication forms
Which of the following is a common route for oral medication administration?
Buccal
What does PO stand for in medication abbreviation?
By mouth
Which drug form is described as 'medication covered in gelatin shell'?
Capsule
What does PRN mean in medication abbreviation?
When needed/necessary
Which drug form is a flat, round, or oval preparation that dissolves in the mouth?
Lozenge
What does IM stand for in medication abbreviation?
Intramuscular
Which drug form consists of drug particles in a solution for topical use?
Lotion
What type of medication preparation is a syrup?
Medication combined in a water and sugar solution
Which of the following is a route of oral drug administration?
Sublingual
What is the definition of buccal administration?
Administration of a medication by placing in the mouth against the mucous membranes of the cheek until it dissolves
What is the definition of a powder?
A single or mixture of finely ground drugs
What type of medication preparation is a solution?
A drug dissolved in another substance
What is the definition of a transdermal patch?
A unit dose of medication applied directly to skin for diffusion through skin and absorption into the bloodstream
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