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bcretired

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Oral drug administration includes which principle(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Dependable rate of absorption
  b. Most economical
  c. Insulin able to be administered via this route
  d. Drugs delivered directly by the oral, rectal, or nasogastric (NG) methods
  e. Dosage forms are convenient and readily available

Question 2

When assessing aspirated stomach contents, the nurse notes the color to be green with sediment. The nurse is aware that this most likely represents ___________ fluid.
 
  a. pleural
  b. gastric
  c. intestinal
  d. tracheobronchial


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, E
Oral administration is the most economical, convenient, and readily available. Absorption from oral medications can vary depending on many factors. Insulin cannot be administered via the oral route. In oral drug administration, drugs are only delivered via the oral route.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Gastric fluid appears green with sediment or off white. Pleural fluid appears clear to straw colored. Intestinal fluid appears yellow (bile colored). Tracheobronchial fluid appears off white or tan.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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