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GALEN PHARM 210 EXAM BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
Teaching and Administering Eyedrops - correct answer -Hand
hygiene· Instruct patient to lie down or sit back in a chair and
have them look at the ceiling.·
Remove any discharge by gently wiping from the inter to outer
canthus.
o Use a separate cloth for each eye.· Gently draw the skin down
below the affected eye to expose the conjunctival sac.·
Notify patient immediately before drops are administered so they
avoid blinking when drops hit the conjunctiva.·
Administer prescribed number of drops into center of the sac.
o If it is placed directly on the cornea, it can cause discomfort or
damage.
o Avoid touching eyelids or eyelashes with the dropper.· Gently
press on lacrimal duct with a sterile cotton ball or tissue for 1 to 2
minutes after installation.
o This will prevent systemic absorption through the lacrimal
canal.·
Instruct patients to keep their eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes after
application to promote absorption.
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Teaching and Administering Eye Ointment - correct answer -·
Hand hygiene· Instruct patient to lie down or sit down and have
them look at the ceiling.
· Remove any discharge by gently wiping outward from the inner
canthus.
o Use a separate cloth for each eye.· Gently draw the skin down
below the affected eye to expose the conjunctival sav.
· Prepare patients by explaining that ointment will be placed in the
eye, so they can help by not blinking.· Squeeze a strip of ointment
onto the conjunctival sac
o About ¼ inch unless stated otherwise
o Medication placed directly on the cornea can cause discomfort
or damage
o Avoid touching eyelids or eyelashes with the applicator tip·
Instruct patients to close their eyes for 2 to 3 minutes· Instruct
patients to expect blurred vision for a brief time
o If possible, apply at bedtime
Administering Liquid Medication - correct answer -· Read labels to
determine whether diluting or shaking is required.
· Pour desired volume of liquid so base of meniscus is level with
mL increment on plastic cup.
o View amount at eye level.
· Measure liquid medication in a mL syringe and squirt liquid into
dosing cup.
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· Suspension/elixir (page 97)-Elixirs are sweetened, hydro
alcoholic liquids used in the preparation of oral liquid medications.
Emulsions are a mixture of two liquids that are not mutually
soluble. Suspensions are liquids in which particles are mixed but
not dissolved.
· Tablets/Capsules (page 97)· IO=means intraosseous
Rectal Suppository - correct answer -· Remove foil from around
suppository·
Lubricate before insertion·
Explain administration procedure to patient and provide for patient
privacy·
Place gloves on· Instruct patient to lie in the Sims position and to
breathe slowly through the mouth to relax the anal sphincter.·
During insertion, place the suppository past the internal anal
sphincter
IO - correct answer -means intraosseous
Topical - correct answer -applied to the skin by painting or
spreading the medication over an area and applying a moist
dressing or leaving the area exposed to air. Can be applied with a
glove, tongue blade, or cotton-tipped applicator. Never apply a
GALEN PHARM 210 EXAM BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
Teaching and Administering Eyedrops - correct answer -Hand
hygiene· Instruct patient to lie down or sit back in a chair and
have them look at the ceiling.·
Remove any discharge by gently wiping from the inter to outer
canthus.
o Use a separate cloth for each eye.· Gently draw the skin down
below the affected eye to expose the conjunctival sac.·
Notify patient immediately before drops are administered so they
avoid blinking when drops hit the conjunctiva.·
Administer prescribed number of drops into center of the sac.
o If it is placed directly on the cornea, it can cause discomfort or
damage.
o Avoid touching eyelids or eyelashes with the dropper.· Gently
press on lacrimal duct with a sterile cotton ball or tissue for 1 to 2
minutes after installation.
o This will prevent systemic absorption through the lacrimal
canal.·
Instruct patients to keep their eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes after
application to promote absorption.
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Teaching and Administering Eye Ointment - correct answer -·
Hand hygiene· Instruct patient to lie down or sit down and have
them look at the ceiling.
· Remove any discharge by gently wiping outward from the inner
canthus.
o Use a separate cloth for each eye.· Gently draw the skin down
below the affected eye to expose the conjunctival sav.
· Prepare patients by explaining that ointment will be placed in the
eye, so they can help by not blinking.· Squeeze a strip of ointment
onto the conjunctival sac
o About ¼ inch unless stated otherwise
o Medication placed directly on the cornea can cause discomfort
or damage
o Avoid touching eyelids or eyelashes with the applicator tip·
Instruct patients to close their eyes for 2 to 3 minutes· Instruct
patients to expect blurred vision for a brief time
o If possible, apply at bedtime
Administering Liquid Medication - correct answer -· Read labels to
determine whether diluting or shaking is required.
· Pour desired volume of liquid so base of meniscus is level with
mL increment on plastic cup.
o View amount at eye level.
· Measure liquid medication in a mL syringe and squirt liquid into
dosing cup.
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· Suspension/elixir (page 97)-Elixirs are sweetened, hydro
alcoholic liquids used in the preparation of oral liquid medications.
Emulsions are a mixture of two liquids that are not mutually
soluble. Suspensions are liquids in which particles are mixed but
not dissolved.
· Tablets/Capsules (page 97)· IO=means intraosseous
Rectal Suppository - correct answer -· Remove foil from around
suppository·
Lubricate before insertion·
Explain administration procedure to patient and provide for patient
privacy·
Place gloves on· Instruct patient to lie in the Sims position and to
breathe slowly through the mouth to relax the anal sphincter.·
During insertion, place the suppository past the internal anal
sphincter
IO - correct answer -means intraosseous
Topical - correct answer -applied to the skin by painting or
spreading the medication over an area and applying a moist
dressing or leaving the area exposed to air. Can be applied with a
glove, tongue blade, or cotton-tipped applicator. Never apply a
