Which of the following routes of medication administration is ...

[stevenposner]

Which of the following routes of medication administration is used primarily for local effects?
 
  a. topical application c. injection
  b. sublingual d. oral

Question 2

When administering medications using a dropper, the nurse knows to do all the following except:
 
  a. hold the dropper vertically.
  b. use the dropper that comes with the medication.
  c. touch the medication with the fingers.
  d. use the measuring scale on the dropper.

[carojassy25]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Topical applications usually are used on skin or mucous membranes for local effects.
B Incorrect: Sublingual medications absorb rapidly into systemic circulation.
C Incorrect: Injections usually are used for systemic effects.
D Incorrect: Oral medications usually are absorbed from the GI tract into systemic circulation for routing to their intended site of action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is the correct position for the dropper.
B Incorrect: The dropper that comes with the medication should be used.
C Correct: Medication should never be touched with the fingers.
D Incorrect: The measuring scale on the dropper should be used.

[stevenposner]

Excellent

[carlsona147]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review