NURS 180 PHARMACOLOGY - Week 1 Notes – Questions- with complete solutions
How are PEDIATRIC medications calculated by? correct answer: Weight (kg) What type of medications are not supposed to be opened and/or crushed? correct answer: XR, ER, SR Where are Enteric Coated (EC) tablets released within the body? correct answer: Small Intestine (i.e. ulcers) Can you crush Calcium Channel Blockers? Why or Why Not? correct answer: NO - can lead to immediate death When giving an IM Injection, which method is used? correct answer: Z-Track Method (prevents medication leakage into surrounding tissues) Eye Drop Administration correct answer: 1. Discard first drop 2. Second drop is the "initial drop" 3. Apply pressure to Lower Cantus (inner lower eyelid) Ear Drop Administration correct answer: Kids: Down & Back Adults: Up & Back I.V. Push correct answer: Concentrated medication given through a syringe over a 2 minute period.
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