Ch. 9 Basic Pharmacology for
Nurses- Clayton and
Willihnganz 17// corect
answers 2025
Administering mix-o-vial - correct answerCheck drug order
1.) tap container in hand to break up caked powder
2.) remove plastic lid protector
3.) push on diaphragm on top to dislodge divider between two chambers
4.) Mix thoroughly
5.) Cleanse rubber diaphragm and remove drug in the same way that liquid is
removed from a vial
Ampules - correct answer-glass containers that usually have one dose of med
- May be scored or ringed to show where to be broken pg. 124
Are pts. encouraged to purchase a Sharps Disposal by Mail System at their
pharmacy? - correct answerYes
BD Integra Syringe System - correct answerSpring-loaded syringe that retracts
needle into syringe after being used
or
Tru-lok tech that allows for changing of needle b/w aspiration and administration
of meds ( can be used hands free)
always read direction
, CDC reports that how many needle stick injuries could've been prevented? -
correct answer62-88 percent
Epipen - correct answer-Prefilled syringe that is disposable and includes one dose
of epinephrine for use of an emergency of an allergic reaction
-Administered IM usually in thigh
-Available for both adults n peds
-Important to monitor expiration date
Factors involved in parenteral routes - correct answer1.) QUICKER onset of drug
action, but SHORTER duration
2.) SMALLER dosage because potency is not altered by stomach or liver
3.) Cost is usually higher than oral route
Guidelines for preparing med from an ampule - correct answer1.) Move all
solution to bottom of ampule and flick side of glass container with fingers to
displace medication from top portion of ampule
2.) Cover the ampule neck area with antiseptic alcohol wipe to break off neck GG
3.) Use filter needle to draw all medication out
4.) Allow air to enter syringe by pulling back on plunger and then replace filter
needle with a new appropriate sterile needle
5.) Push plunger slowly until medication appears at tip of needle or measure
amount of air to be included to allow for total clearance of medication from
needle when is injected
Guidelines for prepping a medication from a vial - correct answer- Reconstitution
of a vial should be based on manufacturer's instructions
1.) Cleanse rubber diaphragm
2.) Pull back on plunger to allow air to enter equal to volume of solution to be
withdrawn
3.) Insert needle into diaphragm of vial and inject air
4.) Withdraw measured dilute
5.) recheck the type and volume of diluent to be injected against type and amount
required
6.) Tap vial with powder and wipe diaphragm with alcohol wipe
Nurses- Clayton and
Willihnganz 17// corect
answers 2025
Administering mix-o-vial - correct answerCheck drug order
1.) tap container in hand to break up caked powder
2.) remove plastic lid protector
3.) push on diaphragm on top to dislodge divider between two chambers
4.) Mix thoroughly
5.) Cleanse rubber diaphragm and remove drug in the same way that liquid is
removed from a vial
Ampules - correct answer-glass containers that usually have one dose of med
- May be scored or ringed to show where to be broken pg. 124
Are pts. encouraged to purchase a Sharps Disposal by Mail System at their
pharmacy? - correct answerYes
BD Integra Syringe System - correct answerSpring-loaded syringe that retracts
needle into syringe after being used
or
Tru-lok tech that allows for changing of needle b/w aspiration and administration
of meds ( can be used hands free)
always read direction
, CDC reports that how many needle stick injuries could've been prevented? -
correct answer62-88 percent
Epipen - correct answer-Prefilled syringe that is disposable and includes one dose
of epinephrine for use of an emergency of an allergic reaction
-Administered IM usually in thigh
-Available for both adults n peds
-Important to monitor expiration date
Factors involved in parenteral routes - correct answer1.) QUICKER onset of drug
action, but SHORTER duration
2.) SMALLER dosage because potency is not altered by stomach or liver
3.) Cost is usually higher than oral route
Guidelines for preparing med from an ampule - correct answer1.) Move all
solution to bottom of ampule and flick side of glass container with fingers to
displace medication from top portion of ampule
2.) Cover the ampule neck area with antiseptic alcohol wipe to break off neck GG
3.) Use filter needle to draw all medication out
4.) Allow air to enter syringe by pulling back on plunger and then replace filter
needle with a new appropriate sterile needle
5.) Push plunger slowly until medication appears at tip of needle or measure
amount of air to be included to allow for total clearance of medication from
needle when is injected
Guidelines for prepping a medication from a vial - correct answer- Reconstitution
of a vial should be based on manufacturer's instructions
1.) Cleanse rubber diaphragm
2.) Pull back on plunger to allow air to enter equal to volume of solution to be
withdrawn
3.) Insert needle into diaphragm of vial and inject air
4.) Withdraw measured dilute
5.) recheck the type and volume of diluent to be injected against type and amount
required
6.) Tap vial with powder and wipe diaphragm with alcohol wipe
