chapter 9
Which is a possible complication of using inhaled steroids
increased respiratory infection, co-op of patient, etc.
what describes the transcutaneous route
administration of medication through the skin
How long should you flush eyes exposed to external poisons
30 min
Which vitamin is found in the carotene of plants, especially yellow-orange and dark-green leafy
vegetables, fruits, oily saltwater fish, dairy products, and eggs?
Vitamin A
What is the term for chemical elements required for good health (Na, Cl, K, and Ca)
Minerals
Which is the route with slow onset of systemic effect
transdermal route
which IM injection site is found above and outside the button area, on the hip
ventrogluetal site
With regard to poisoning, no treatment at all is more dangerous than the wrong treatment
No
Which vitamin is found most notably in wheat germ, seeds, nuts, and vegetable oils?
Vitamin E
Identify the vitamin synthesized in the body through the action of sunlight on the skin and found in
fortified food products
Vitamin D
What does a larger number gauge needle indicate
Thinner needle
Which injection method is especially recommended for drugs that could be irritating to the tissue
Z-track method
Vomiting should be avoided after ingestion of corrosive substances such as mineral acids or
caustic alkalis. T OR F
False
What are your water soluble vitamins
What are your fat soluble vitamins
Water soluble vitamins- B complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, and Vitamin C
Fat soluble vitamins - A,D,E,and K
Blood clotting is facilitated by which vitamin
Vitamin K
What are the parts of a syringe?
Plunger, tip, inside barrel, shaft, hub
What adaptation might be necessary for effective use of a metered-dose inhaler
Having a spacer
Vomiting should be induced after ingestion of convulsants
False
What is the name for vitamin B1
Thiamine
What is the term for any compound that “fights” the destructive effect of free radicals?
Antioxidants
Which IM injection site is found on the front of the thigh toward the outside of the leg
Vastus lateralis
After administering an injection, the needle should be
Recapped carefully and properly disposed
Which substance induces vomiting?
Emetic Iepcac syrup
Vitamin A is necessary for
resistance of infection, vision at night, growth and development of bones and soft tissues, healthy epithelial tissues, healing of wounds, and reproduction
Side effects of excessive doses of which vitamin cause irritability, lethargy, headache, joint pain,
and jaundice
Vitamin A