WorksheetsCengage Pharmacology Chapter 8 - Gastrointestinal Route
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the name for a surgically placed gastric tube?
Dysphagia
Retention enema
NG tube
PEG tube
What is the fluid form of a drug used rectally?
Dysphagia
Retention enema
NG tube
PEG tube
Which of these refers to inhalation of a foreign substance or gastric contents?
Dysphagia
Retention enema
NG tube
Aspiration
Which of these refers to difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
Retention enema
NG tube
Aspiration
A tube inserted through the nasal passages to the stomach is _____.
dysphagia
a retention enema
an NG tube
aspiration
Medications are administered by the gastrointestinal route more often than any other routes.
The oral route of administration is preferred over injection.
True
False
Administration of medications by the oral route should be used in order to prevent aspiration in unconscious patients.
The rectal route of administration may not be an option due to limited availability of medications in suppository form.
True
False
Aspiration is defined as the inhalation of a foreign substance or regurgitated gastric contents.
True
False
Administration of liquid oral medications is preferred for children under 5 years of age.
True
False
Patient cooperation is not required for administration of rectal medications.
One disadvantage to the oral route of administration is that it should not be used in NPO patients.
True
False
One disadvantage to the oral route of administration is that it should not be used in NPO patients.
True
False
A physician’s order is not required to crush pills for administration.
A nasogastric tube is always inserted solely for the purpose of administering medication.
Oral medications may not be administered to which patients?
Children
Elderly
NPO status
People with intellectual disabilities
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the oral route of administration?
Patient discomfort
Rapid rate of absorption
More costs related to oral administration
Inability to use this route for unconscious patients
Which of the following is the best definition for aspiration?
Unintentional inhalation of a substance that may result in lung damage or infection
Administration of medication via the nasogastric route
Administration of a medication by breathing in via inhaler delivery
Irritation of the upper GI tract
For which patient is a gastric tube used for medication delivery?
A patient able to tolerate oral medications
A patient unable to take anything by mouth for an extended period of time
A patient who is nauseated
All of the above
Which of the following is a disadvantage of rectal administration?
Patients have difficulty retaining suppositories
Incomplete or irregular absorption of the medication due to the presence of feces
Irritation related to the medication being given by suppository
All of the above
