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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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An adult patient is to receive 10 mL of cough syrup at 0800. The nurse can prepare to administer this medication in a(n) (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. souffl cup.
  b. medicine cup.
  c. oral syringe.
  d. teaspoon.
  e. nipple.

Question 2

In preparing to administer medications to a patient with an NG tube, which would be appropriate to give through that route? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Liquid medication
  b. Tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water
  c. Enteric coated tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water
  d. Capsules emptied into 30 mL of water
  e. Timed release capsules emptied into 30 mL of water
  f. Suppositories



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
The medicine cup is a plastic container with three scales to measure liquid medications.
An oral syringe comparable to the volume to be measured can be used for smaller volumes such as 10 mL. A souffl cup is a small paper or plastic cup used to transport solid medication forms such as a capsule or tablet to the patient to prevent contamination by handling. A teaspoon is equal to 5 mL. An infant feeding nipple with additional holes may be used for administering oral medications to infants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Liquid forms of medications are preferable. Tablets may be crushed and diluted in water. Capsules may be opened and the contents added to approximately 1 ounce of water. Enteric coated medications and timed release capsules should never be broken for administration. Suppositories are not given via NG route.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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