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Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After teaching a group of students about the different routes of medication administration, the nursing instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a topical drug? Select all that apply.

A) Eyedrops
B) Suppository
C) Nebulized bronchodilator
D) Nicotine patch
E) Capsule

Question 2

When administering an intradermal injection, the nurse would use a 1-mL syringe with which gauge of needle? Select all that apply.

A) 26 gauge
B) 28 gauge
C) 29 gauge
D) 25 gauge
E) 27 gauge

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
Topical drugs are drugs that are applied to the outer layer of the skin but not absorbed through the skin, such as eyedrops and suppositories. A nebulized bronchodilator is an inhaled medication. A nicotine patch delivers the medication transdermally; that is, it is readily absorbed from the skin. A capsule is a form of oral medication.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
A 1-mL syringe with a 25- to 27-gauge needle that is 1/4 to 5/8 inches long is best suited for intradermal injections.