The following are types of which category of medications
Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
MDI inhaler with spacer
Dry powder inhaler
Nebulizer
What is inhalation medications - must use this term
100
Place this type of medication into the lower conjunctival sac
What is eye drops or eye ointment
100
Place a tongue blade over the patient’s tongue to prevent the tongue from becoming numb if this anesthetic type of medication is being administered
What is pharyngeal spray
100
This unit weighs about 0.5 g.
What is an FTU? (a fingertip unit)
100
The chest, abdomen, arms, and thighs are areas where this type of medication can be applied while avoiding areas with hair.
What is transdermal patch
200
Shake the inhaler well and remove the cap from the mouthpiece before using this type of medication
What is a metered dose inhaler
200
This type of medication when applied can cause a patient’s vision to be blurred for a short time
What is eye ointment
200
Instruct the patient to swish the solution around the mouth, but not swallow the solution, and then to spit it into an emesis basin or sink when administering this type of medication
What is pharyngeal mouthwash
200
These must be worn by the nurse when to applying medicated lotion
What is clean or sterile gloves
200
The nurse wears gloves when applying a transdermal patch for what reason?
What is so the nurse does not touch the medication
300
This type of medication has a one-way valve to prevent escape of drug dose
What is metered-dose inhaler with spacer
300
Squeeze a strip of eye ointment about _____ inch long onto the conjunctival sac
What is 1/4 inch
300
Instruct the patient to place this type of medication into his or her mouth and suck until it fully dissolves
What is the lozenge
300
Place the patient on his or her left side in the Sims position when administering this type of medication
What is a rectal suppository
300
The transdermal patch must be labeled with what information?
What is the date, time, and nurse’s initials.
400
In the metered-dose inhaler this attachment acts as a reservoir
What is a spacer
400
When administering eye drops, press gently on the medial nasolacrimal canthus with a tissue to avoid this from occurring
What is systemic drug absorption
400
These three types of medications can be prescribed to reduce throat irritation and for antiseptic and anesthetic effects.
What is Sprays, mouthwashes, and lozenges
400
The suggested preferred time for vaginal drug administration is
What is bedtime
400
The patch contains medication and is applied to the skin for slow, systemic absorption, usually over a certain time period
What is over 24 hours
500
The drug inhaler delivers the prescribed dose to be absorbed by the mucosal lining of the respiratory tract
What is the purpose of an inhalation medication.
500
Why is the eye medication drop or ointment placed into the lower conjunctival sac?
What is to keep the drug from dropping onto the cornea
FYI Medication placed directly onto the cornea can cause discomfort or damage.
500
When administering a pharyngeal spray hold the spray pump nozzle outside the patient’s mouth and direct the spray to the ____________?
What is the back of the throat ---
FYI: mouth is not an answer
500
These types of medications are used to protect skin areas, prevent skin dryness, treat itching of skin areas, and relieve pain. 2 out of 3
What is topical lotions or creams, and/or ointments
500
The transdermal patch avoids gastrointestinal problems associated with some oral medications and provides this type of drug level in the patient’s blood