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Bernana

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A nurse teaches a new client about the route of administration used for a single dose of antipsychotic medication to produce a sustained action over 2 to 3 weeks.
 
  The client has correctly learned that this would require taking the medication in the form of: a. capsules
  b. injections
  c. liquids
  d. pills

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who is 57 years old. How should the nurse document this client's age?
 
  A) Older adult
  B) Elderly adult
  C) Aged adult
  D) Very old adult


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kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Antipsychotics formulated to have a long duration of action are administered only by injection. They are manufactured by dissolving the drug in sesame seed oil. The sesame seed oil slows the diffusion of the drug and significantly delays absorption.

Answer to Question 2

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Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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