Author Question: The nurse is teaching a nursing student about giving liquid medications. Which statement by the ... (Read 22 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching a nursing student about giving liquid medications. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?

a. A suspension is a mixture in which drug particles are dissolved in solution.
b. I will line up the bottom of the medication curve with the line in the syringe.
c. I will need to shake an elixir before measuring the dose.
d. I will not need to refrigerate liquids once they are reconstituted.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository antipyretic medication. Which action by the nurse is correct?

a. Allowing the suppository to soften at room temperature before inserting
b. Asking the patient to lie on the right side during insertion of the medication
c. Having the patient remain in a side-lying position for 20 minutes after insertion
d. Using a lubricant such as petrolatum gel (Vaseline) to lubricate the medication

jennafosdick · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
To measure liquid medications accurately, line up the bottom of the curve of the medication with the desired line on the syringe. Suspensions are liquids in which particles are mixed but not dissolved. As a general rule, elixirs do not require shaking; shaking may suspend air into the liquid and affect accurate dosing by volume. Many liquids require refrigeration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients should remain on their side for 20 minutes after insertion of suppositories. Softening the suppository is not indicated. Patients should lie on their left side, not the right. A water-soluble lubricant should be used.