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Beheh

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which medications are to be administered via parenteral routes? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository daily PRN constipation
  b. Prochlroperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IM q 6 hours PRN nausea
  c. Brimonidine (Alphagan) 0.1 solution 2 drops to each eye daily
  d. Proventil (Ventolin) inhaler 2 puffs as needed for shortness of breath
  e. Fentanyl (Duragesic) 50 mcg transdermal patch apply every 72 hours
  f.
  Insulin lispro (Humalog) insulin 15 units subcutaneously ac meals

Question 2

The nurse is to administer 45 mg of phenobarbital to the patient. How many tablets will the patient receive?
 
  Phenobarbital tablets, USP
  15 mg
  CIV only
 
  a.
  1 tablet
  b.
  2 tablets
  c.
  3 tablets
  d.
  4 tablets


mcomstock09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, F
Parenteral medications are given through a needle under the skin (subcutaneous, intradermal, or intramuscular) or through a vein (intravenous) rather than through the gastrointestinal or respiratory route.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
45 mg x 1 tablet = 3 tablets
Dose 15 mg


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