Medications can be administered enterally or parenterally. Which ...

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Medications can be administered enterally or parenterally. Which of the following is an example of a parenterally administered medication?
 
  A) An oral medication
  B) A medication administered buccally
  C) A sublingual medication
  D) A subcutaneous injection

Question 2

A client with a dog bite is admitted to a local healthcare facility for treatment. What immediate intervention should the nurse perform to treat the client's dog bite?
 
  A) Cleanse the wound with warm, soapy water.
  B) Apply direct, firm pressure at the site.
  C) Apply an ice pack or ice bag.
  D) Apply an Ace roller bandage.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Parenteral administration means medication administration into any part of the body other than by way of the gastrointestinal tract. This route includes medications administered via the vagina, eye, ear, nose and respiratory tract, skin, and by injection. Enteral indicates medication administration by way of the digestive tract. This route includes administration orally, buccally (inside the cheek), and via gastrointestinal tubes. Other forms of oral administration include sublingual (under the tongue) and translingual (through the tongue).

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
When treating the client's dog bite, the nurse should first cleanse the wound with warm, soapy water and rinse the area thoroughly. Next, the nurse should swab the area with alcohol. Applying direct pressure is for controlling hemorrhaging. Ice packs or ice bags are used for swollen areas and heat strokes. Applying an Ace roller bandage is for chest injuries.