Which one of the following medications is absorbed most rapidly? ...

[tfester]

Which one of the following medications is absorbed most rapidly?
 
  1. Subcutaneous insulin
  2. Intravenous antibiotic
  3. Rectal suppository
  4. Sublingual nitroglycerin

Question 2

While preparing a drug for administration, a nurse is asked a question by the nursing assistant, is greeted by visitors coming to see a hospitalized patient, and receives a telephone call.
 
  To promote safety, which action should the nurse take in this situation? A. The nurse should say to the nursing assistant, Never interrupt me while I'm preparing medications. That could cause me to make a mistake.
  B. The nurse should review the rights of medication administration because the events were distracting and therefore increase the likelihood of a medication error.
  C. The nurse should report the interruptions to the nurse manager and request implementation of a new policy on visiting hours at the hospital.
  D. The nurse should recognize the importance of not accepting telephone calls during the medication administration process.

[gcook]

Answer to Question 1

2
Medications injected IV into the bloodstream have the fastest action.

Answer to Question 2

B

[tfester]

Excellent

[vickyvicksss]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it