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ericka1

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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication via the parenteral route. Which medication order best demonstrates this route of administration?
 
  a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg 1 tab orally
  b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) suspension 2 tablespoons
  c. Insulin NPH 30 units subcutaneously
  d. Enteric-coated aspirin (Ecotrin) 81 mg orally

Question 2

A patient has been taking warfarin (Coumadin) daily and is also taking aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) for rheumatoid arthritis.
 
  A nurse is aware of the actions of these medications and should be most concerned if the patient were to report complaints of
  a. a loose tooth.
  b. a urinary tract infection.
  c. stiffness in the joints.
  d. easy bruising.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Parenteral routes include the intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes.
Enteral routes include oral administration, including pills and liquid suspensions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Complaints of easy bruising should concern the nurse because of the drug-to-drug interaction of two competing antagonist anticoagulant agents.
A loose tooth does not indicate any adverse effects from the combination of warfarin and acetylsalicylic acid.
Complaints of a UTI do not indicate any adverse effects from the combination of warfarin and acetylsalicylic acid.
Complaints of stiffness in the joints would not be the greatest concern in a patient taking both warfarin and acetylsalicylic acid.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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