Author Question: The nurse is teaching a parent to administer medications using a child's gastrostomy tube. The ... (Read 68 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching a parent to administer medications using a child's gastrostomy tube. The parent asks why it is necessary to give water after each medication. The nurse explains that the water is given for which purpose?

a. To decrease gastrointestinal upset
b. To dilute the medication and enhance absorption
c. To ensure that all medication is infused into the stomach
d. To improve overall hydration

Question 2

A patient who has asthma will begin taking an inhaled corticosteroid medication to be used with a spacer. The patient asks why the spacer is necessary. The nurse will explain that the spacer

a. allows a larger dose to be given safely.
b. distributes medication to target tissues.
c. minimizes adverse effects of the steroid.
d. prevents contamination of the metered-dose inhaler.

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Flushing the tube after the medication is instilled ensures that the medication reaches the stomach. It is not always given to decrease gastrointestinal upset, to dilute the medication, or to improve hydration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Spacers are used to enhance the delivery of medication to the lower, smaller airways. They do not allow higher dosing or minimize drug side effects.