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ENagel

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What is an advantage of administering a drug parenterally?
 
  a. The duration of action is longer.
  b. Medications given by this route are inexpensive.
  c. The onset of action is more rapid.
  d. The dose is usually larger than an oral dose.

Question 2

Which information provided by the nurse is most important to include when teaching a patient about the use of an EpiPen?
 
  a. Hold the syringe at a 45-degree angle against the skin.
  b. Monitor the expiration date of this medication.
  c. After using the EpiPen, lie down for 1 hour.
  d. Place the syringe in a cartridge prior to using.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The onset of drug action is generally more rapid but of shorter duration. Duration of action is not affected by administering a drug parenterally. Parenteral administration can be expensive. The dose of parenteral medications is typically smaller than an oral dose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
It is important to monitor the expiration date of this medication on a regular basis. The syringe is held perpendicular to the skin. The patient should go to the emergency department after use of an EpiPen. Placing the syringe into a cartridge is not accurate for use of an EpiPen.



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