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Which route of administration would be ordered by the health care provider if a patient is vomiting?
 
  a. Gastrostomy tube
  b. Intradermal
  c. Ophthalmic
  d. Rectal

Question 2

Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?
 
  a. Irritation of the mouth
  b. Nausea and vomiting
  c. Bypassing of the digestive enzymes
  d. Use of the first pass metabolism



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The rectal route is a good alternative when nausea or vomiting is present. Gastrostomy is used for patients who cannot swallow or have had oral surgery; drugs administered by this route would be placed in the gastrointestinal tract and are inappropriate for the patient with vomiting. Intradermal routes are used for allergy testing. Ophthalmic medications are for use in the eye.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Rectal administration bypasses the digestive enzymes because the medication is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Rectal administration bypasses the oral cavity and does not affect the gag reflex or upset the stomach. Rectal administration bypasses first pass metabolism.





 

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