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NUR125 Final Questions and Answers
Factors in choosing injection routes
Ans: Consider patient age, muscle mass, medication viscosity, volume,
absorption rate, and site condition.
Enteral medication administration
Ans: Assess swallowing ability, GI function; position client at least 30-
45°; flush before/after.
Safe med administration steps
Ans: Verify order, allergies, perform 3 checks, use 10 rights, document
promptly.
Pharmacokinetics
Ans: Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Therapeutic range
Ans: Drug concentration that achieves desired effect without toxicity.
Adverse reactions
Ans: Allergic, idiosyncratic, side effects, toxic effects.
Routes
Ans: Oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic,
nasal, inhalation, vaginal, rectal, subcutaneous, IM, IV.
Therapeutic effect
Ans: Intended response to medication.
Effectiveness evaluation
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Ans: Reassess after peak time.
Medication errors
Ans: Report immediately per policy; do not alter documentation.
Ten rights
Ans: Patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, reason,
assessment, evaluation, education.
Time-sensitive meds
Ans: Strict timing for insulin, antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain meds.
Pre-admin assessment
Ans: Vitals, labs, allergies, cognitive status.
Family collaboration
Ans: Involve in teaching when appropriate.
Chain of infection
Ans: Infectious agent → reservoir → portal of exit → mode of
transmission → portal of entry → susceptible host.
Body system defenses
Ans: Intact skin/mucous membranes, normal flora, immune system,
inflammatory process.
Acute inflammation
Ans: Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function.
HAIs
Ans: CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, surgical site infection.
Infection risk factors
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NUR125 Final Questions and Answers
Factors in choosing injection routes
Ans: Consider patient age, muscle mass, medication viscosity, volume,
absorption rate, and site condition.
Enteral medication administration
Ans: Assess swallowing ability, GI function; position client at least 30-
45°; flush before/after.
Safe med administration steps
Ans: Verify order, allergies, perform 3 checks, use 10 rights, document
promptly.
Pharmacokinetics
Ans: Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Therapeutic range
Ans: Drug concentration that achieves desired effect without toxicity.
Adverse reactions
Ans: Allergic, idiosyncratic, side effects, toxic effects.
Routes
Ans: Oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic,
nasal, inhalation, vaginal, rectal, subcutaneous, IM, IV.
Therapeutic effect
Ans: Intended response to medication.
Effectiveness evaluation
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Ans: Reassess after peak time.
Medication errors
Ans: Report immediately per policy; do not alter documentation.
Ten rights
Ans: Patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, reason,
assessment, evaluation, education.
Time-sensitive meds
Ans: Strict timing for insulin, antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain meds.
Pre-admin assessment
Ans: Vitals, labs, allergies, cognitive status.
Family collaboration
Ans: Involve in teaching when appropriate.
Chain of infection
Ans: Infectious agent → reservoir → portal of exit → mode of
transmission → portal of entry → susceptible host.
Body system defenses
Ans: Intact skin/mucous membranes, normal flora, immune system,
inflammatory process.
Acute inflammation
Ans: Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function.
HAIs
Ans: CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, surgical site infection.
Infection risk factors
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