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ssal · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which principles of medication administration will be taught to a patient who will be administering his own subcutaneous injections?

a. Use a 22-gauge, 5/8-inch needle.
b. Rotate sites among the upper arm, abdomen, and anterior thigh.
c. Avoid injecting within 3 inches of a previous injection site.
d. Insert the needle at a 30-degree angle to the skin.

Question 2

What should the nurse teach a patient who is on an antitussive agent?

a. This medication is not habit forming.
b. This medication is for children's use only.
c. This medication can be addictive.
d. This medication comes only in pill form.

lucas dlamini · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patient should agree on a rotation plan for injection sites and this should be posted with the patient's medications or by the patient's bedside.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Antitussives should be used only for short periods of time because they can be addictive. They come only in oral form.