NSG 106 - Quiz 2 Study Set Questions With Complete Solutions

nursing responsibilities for administering drugs correct answer: --assessing/understanding why the pt is receiving the drug --preparing the med using accurate drug calculations --validating the med calculations with another nurse --administering the med and documentation --monitoring the patient for reaction and response --educating pt regarding their med regimen When looking at a needle package what does the first and second number indicate? correct answer: 1st: gauge or diameter of the needle 2nd: the length of needle in inches As the gauge number becomes larger the size of the needle becomes _____. correct answer: smaller Consistency of the drug being given dictates the ______. correct answer: size of the needle The size of the syringe is directed by the ___________ to be given. correct answer: amount of medication Decreased gastric mobility increases what? correct answer: gastric pH Decreased lean body mass decreases what? correct answer: total body water factors altering drug response in older patients correct answer: --increased adipose tissue --decreases number of protein-binding sites --decreased liver/kidney function --alterations in normal homeostatic responses --alterations in blood-brain barrier --decreased CNS efficiency --dry mouth --decreased lipid content in skin What is the most common route for drug admin? correct answer: oral Where is oral meds absorbed? correct answer: in the stomach and small intestine things to discuss for home care considerations for oral meds correct answer: --discard old prescriptions --safe storage --difference b/w infants and children meds --carry a card listing meds/dose/frequency --importance of using an appropriate med device types of tubes for med admin via gastric tube correct answer: nasogastric, nasointestinal, PEG, J tube which type of meds should you try to use if you are administering meds through a tube? correct answer: liquid medications if you use a pill for gastric tube med administration, what should you do? correct answer: crush each pill (one at a time), mix with 15-30mL of sterile water