Medication Administration Routes Flashcards
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Which route delivers medication through the skin into the bloodstream via a patch?
Answer: Transdermal
Transdermal patches deliver medication through the skin into the bloodstream for systemic effect.
When administering eye drops, where should the drops be placed?
Answer: In the lower conjunctival sac
Drops go in the lower conjunctival sac, formed by gently pulling down the lower eyelid.
A resident has a rectal medication ordered. Which form would this most likely be?
Answer: Suppository
Rectal medications are typically suppositories that dissolve or melt at body temperature.
What is the primary difference between topical and systemic medication routes?
Answer: Topical acts locally at the application site; systemic delivers throughout the body via bloodstream
Topical medications act at the application site, while systemic medications enter the bloodstream and affect the entire body.
When administering a nasal spray, in which direction should the nozzle be pointed?
Answer: Toward the outer wall of the nostril, away from the septum
Aim toward the outer wall, away from the septum, to maximize absorption and minimize irritation.
A medication order says "apply to affected area BID." What does this tell the QMAP about the route?
Answer: It is a topical medication applied to a specific area twice daily
"Apply to affected area" indicates topical, and BID means twice daily.