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WorksheetsCengage Chapter 9 - Parenteral and Other Routes
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following describes inhalation therapy?
Effects limited to a particular area of the body
Medications that are inhaled
Injecting a small amount of medication into the skin’s dermal layer called a 'wheal'
Injecting deep into large muscles
Which of the following describes intradermal injections?
Effects limited to a particular area of the body
Medications that are inhaled
Injecting a small amount of medication into the skin’s dermal layer called a 'wheal'
Injecting deep into large muscles
Which of the following describes intramuscular injections?
Effects limited to a particular area of the body
Medications that are inhaled
Injecting a small amount of medication into the skin’s dermal layer called a 'wheal'
Injecting deep into large muscles
Which of the following describes the local route of administration?
Effects limited to a particular area of the body
Medications that are inhaled
Injecting a small amount of medication into the skin’s dermal layer called a 'wheal'
Injecting deep into large muscles
Which of the following describes the parenteral route of administration?
Effects limited to a particular area of the body
Medications that are inhaled
Injecting a small amount of medication into the skin’s dermal layer called a 'wheal'
Any route other than via the gastrointestinal tract
Which of the following describes the subcutaneous route?
Absorbed through the skin via a patch or ointment preparation applied to the skin
Effects of a medication observed throughout the body
Injected beneath the skin into the fatty tissue layer
Applied directly to the skin to treat skin conditions; not for systemic absorption
Which of the following describes the term systemic?
Absorbed through the skin via a patch or ointment preparation applied to the skin
Effects of a medication that are observed throughout the body
Injected beneath the skin into the fatty tissue layer
Applied directly to the skin to treat skin conditions; not for systemic absorption
Which of the following describes the topical route?
Absorbed through the skin via a patch or ointment preparation applied to the skin
Effects of a medication that are observed throughout the body
Injected beneath the skin into the fatty tissue layer
Applied directly to the skin to treat skin conditions; not for systemic absorption
Which of the following describes the transcutaneous route?
Absorbed through the skin via a patch or ointment applied to the skin
Effects of a medication that are observed throughout the body
Injected beneath the skin into the fatty tissue layer
Applied directly to the skin to treat skin conditions; not for systemic absorption
Which of the following describes the intramuscular route?
Absorbed through the skin via a patch or ointment preparation applied to the skin
Effects of a medication that are observed throughout the body
Injected beneath the skin into the fatty tissue layer
Injected deep into a muscle
Which of the following routes of administration has a systemic effect on the body?
Sublingual
Eye drops
Topical application
nhg
Which of the following routes of administration has a local effect on the body?
Topical application
Inhaled
Intramuscular
Sublingual
After administering an injection, the needle should be _____.
recapped carefully
cut or broken
inserted into a cardboard box
put in sharps box uncapped
Which of the following is the route with slow onset of systemic effect?
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Z-track
Transdermal
Which IM injection site is found on the front of the thigh toward the outside of the leg?
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Z-track
Transdermal
Which IM injection site is found above and outside of the buttock area, on the hip?
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Z-track
Ventrogluteal
Which IM injection site is found on the upper outer arm above the axilla?
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Z-track
Transdermal
Which injection method is especially recommended for drugs that could be irritating to tissues?
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Z-track
Transdermal
Which of the following are all used specifically for systemic effects?
Sublingual, intramuscular, topical, inhalation
Buccal, transcutaneous, eye, subcutaneous
Sublingual, buccal, subcutaneous, intramuscular
Ear, transcutaneous, sublingual, inhalation
Which patient’s comment following education for taking sublingual or buccal medications indicates a need for further education?
I will hold the tablet in place with my mouth closed until the medications is absorbed.
I can have a drink of water immediately after taking my pill.
I will not swallow the medication.
I will not eat until the medication has completely dissolved.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of sublingual and buccal administration?
Medications absorbed in this way are unaffected by drug modification in the stomach, intestines, or liver
Medications may have a bitter taste.
Absorption via this route is quite rapid.
This method offers relative ease of administration.
Which of these describes sublingual administration?
Chewing a tablet until the medication is released and absorbed
Swallowing the medication
Placing the medication beneath the tongue for absorption
Placing the medication in the pouch between the cheek and the gum at the back of the mouth
Which of the following is a characteristic of buccal medication administration?
Administration is immediately followed by drinking a full glass of water
Medication is swallowed
Used less commonly than the sublingual route
Medication is placed under the tongue
Which conditions are most often treated with a transcutaneous delivery system?
Acute angina, motion sickness, systemic allergic reaction
Prevention of angina, acute pain, motion sickness
Prevention of angina, motion sickness, chronic pain
Acute pain, acute angina, motion sickness
Nitroglycerin ointment application requires what special handling and for what reason?
The use of a ruler to prevent an accidental overdose, or inadequate dose, to the patient
The use of gloves to prevent the health care provider from suffering a headache
Rotating the area to which it is applied to prevent local irritation
All of the above
