Author Question: Which of the following routes of medication administration is used primarily for local effects? ... (Read 65 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.