Ferris State University

MRIS 210

Chapter 8:

1)Name 6 disadvantages of oral administration compared with administration by injection. Lower onset of absorption and action, rate and degree of absorption that vary with GI contents and motility, some drugs

2. Dilantin ordered PO, patient NPO for surgery -

When pouring liquid medicine:

3. The bottle should be held ____________
4. The medicine cup should be held_______________
5. The bottle cap should be placed

6. If medication is in suspension, the bottle should first be

When administering medication by nasogastric tube:

7. Check the tube placement first with two tests:
8. a. medication should be pushed through the nasogastric tube by pressure on the barrel of a syringe.

b. medication should flow through the nasogastric tube by gravity.

9. a. medication should be cold.

b. medication should be at room temperature.

10. a. patients head should be elevated.

b. patient should be placed in the Trendelenburg position.

11. Name four steps in administration of rectal suppository that are different from PO administration.

12. Medication documentation should include: