Medication Administration
This injection route involves administering medication into the layer of fat below the dermis and above the muscle?
What is Subcutaneous
This division of the autonomic nervous system promotes “rest and digest” activities
What is the parasympathetic nervous system
This drug is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose
What is flumazenil (Romazicon)
This muscle relaxant is commonly prescribed for musculoskeletal pain or spasms.
What is cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
This short-acting β₂ agonist inhaler is often called a “rescue inhaler"
What is albuterol (Ventolin, ProAir)
A nurse is preparing to administer multiple IM injections to a 4-year-old child. Which site is most appropriate
What is Vastus lateralis
This division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for “fight or flight” responses
What is the sympathetic nervous system
This class of drugs, including barbiturates and benzodiazepines, can cause CNS depression and dependence
What are sedative-hypnotics
Overmedication with cholinesterase inhibitors can cause this type of crisis with muscle weakness and drooling.
What is a cholinergic crisis
Nurses should teach patients to do this after using any inhaled corticosteroid
What is rinse the mouth to prevent oral thrush
The appropriate needle length for an IM injection in an adult
What is 1-1.5 inches
This adrenergic drug is commonly used during anaphylaxis
What is epinephrine
A major safety concern when using sedatives and opioids together is this life-threatening effect.
What is respiratory depression
The nurse administering Parkinson's drugs such as Carbidopa Levodopa, should prioritize what for their patient?
What is giving the medication at the same time every day to prevent increase in symptoms.
Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by these organisms
What are bacteria
What angle should the nurse use to administer an intradermal injection?
What is 15 degrees
The main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic system is this chemical
What is acetylcholine
In the parasympathetic nervous system, acetylcholine (ACh) is the primary neurotransmitter that transmits signals, playing a crucial role in "rest and digest" functions like slowing heart rate, increasing digestion, and constricting pupils
Caffeine, amphetamines, and cocaine all belong to this general class of drugs
What are CNS stimulants
When applying a topical antibiotic to a wound, a nurse should apply with?
What is sterile gloves, and or sterile swabs.
This will help prevent any unwanted bacterial contamination to the wound.
This is the most important teaching point for patients prescribed antibiotics.
What is finish the entire course, even if feeling better
What is a key reason to avoid using the dorsogluteal site for IM injections?
What is its proximity to the sciatic nerve and major blood vessels, increasing the risk of injury.
The main neurotransmitters of the sympathetic system are these two catecholamines
What are epinephrine and norepinephrine
Create the "Fight or flight" response, prepares the body for stress.
This class of antidepressants includes drugs like fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft)
What are SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with Impetigo when the child is safe to return to school, the appropriate teaching point is?
What is 24 hours after initiation of antibiotics.
This broad-spectrum antibiotic can cause tooth discoloration in children and photosensitivity.
What is tetracycline