The nurse is ordered to administer ampicillin capsule TID p.o. The nurse should give the medication…
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Solution
Option A: TID is the Latin for “ter in die” which means three times a day. P.O. means per orem or through mouth.
Which of the following is the appropriate route of administration for insulin?
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Option C: The subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen is preferred because absorption of the insulin is more consistent from this location than subcutaneous tissues in other locations.
A client complains difficulty of swallowing when the nurse tries to administer capsule medication. Which of the following measures should the nurse do?
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Option C: The nurse should check first if the medication is available in liquid form before doing Choice A. Placing it under the tongue is not the intended way of administering an oral medication.
The nurse administers cleansing enema. The common position for this procedure is…
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Option A: This position provides comfort to the patient and an easy access to the natural curvature of the rectum.
The nurse prepares to administer buccal medication. The medicine should be placed…
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Option B: Buccal administration involves placing a drug between the gums and cheek, where it also dissolves and is absorbed into the blood.
The nurse must verify the client’s identity before administration of medication. Which of the following is the safest way to identify the client?
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Option B: The identification band is the safest way to know the identity of a patient whether he is conscious or unconscious.
Option A: Ask the client his name only after you have checked his ID band.
1 cup is equal to how many ounces?
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Option A: One cup is equal to 8 ounces.
20 cc is equal to how many ml?
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Option B: One cubic centimeter is equal to one milliliter.
One (1) tsp is equal to how many drops?
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Option B: One teaspoon (tsp) is equal to 60 drops (gtts).
Which of the following is the appropriate meaning of CBR?
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Option C: CBR means complete bed rest. For more abbreviations, please see this post.