Which medications are to be administered via parenteral routes? ...

[Beheh]

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]

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