NU2171 Final Exam With Complete
Solution
15-30 mL - ANSWER NG tube flush, before medications
5-10 mL - ANSWER NG tube flush, between medications
30-60 mL - ANSWER NG tube flush, after medications
peak - ANSWER highest plasma concentration of drug reached when
absorption is complete
trough - ANSWER point when a drug is at its lowest concentration
-indicative of elimination rate
therapeutic level - ANSWER concentration of the drug in the blood that
produces the desired effect without toxicity
half life - ANSWER amount of time for 50% of serum concentration to be
eliminated
3 checks - ANSWER -reaching for unit dose package or container
-comparing drug to eMAR
-before giving drug to patient
5 rights of medication administration - ANSWER 1. right patient
,2. right medication
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time
smaller - ANSWER the larger the gauge, the _______ the needle
oil - ANSWER 18-20 gauge, 1-1.5" needle is appropriate for an _____ based
medication
water - ANSWER 25-30 gauge, 3/8-5/8" needle is appropriate for a ________
based medication
visceral - ANSWER poorly localized pain, originates in organs of the thorax,
cranium, or abdomen
-caused by distended, ischemic, or inflamed organs
cutaneous - ANSWER superficial pain involving the skin or subcutaneous
tissue
psychogenic - ANSWER pain with no identifiable cause
,neuropathic - ANSWER pain caused by a lesion or disease of peripheral or
central nerves
location - ANSWER Where is your pain? Internal or external?
intensity - ANSWER How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0-10?
duration - ANSWER How long have you been having pain? How long does it
last? How often?
alleviating factors - ANSWER What makes the pain better?
aggravating factors - ANSWER When makes the pain worse?
quality - ANSWER How would you describe the pain?
relieving discomfort - ANSWER -changing position
-empty bladder
-relieve constipation
, -use distraction, humor, imagery, relaxation
opioids - ANSWER controlled-substance analgesic medications
non-opioids - ANSWER analgesic medications like acetaminophen, NSAIDs,
etc.
adjuvant - ANSWER drugs used in combination with analgesics for improved
pain relief (anticonvulsants, antidepressants, etc.)
accupressure - ANSWER use of fingertips to apply firm pressure to
acupuncture sites
biofeedback - ANSWER monitoring of physiologic responses to pain and
using deep breathing, progressive relaxation, imagery, etc. to regulate the
responses
acupuncture - ANSWER use of thin needles at specific points for pain relief
alternative pain relief - ANSWER -acupressure
-biofeedback
Solution
15-30 mL - ANSWER NG tube flush, before medications
5-10 mL - ANSWER NG tube flush, between medications
30-60 mL - ANSWER NG tube flush, after medications
peak - ANSWER highest plasma concentration of drug reached when
absorption is complete
trough - ANSWER point when a drug is at its lowest concentration
-indicative of elimination rate
therapeutic level - ANSWER concentration of the drug in the blood that
produces the desired effect without toxicity
half life - ANSWER amount of time for 50% of serum concentration to be
eliminated
3 checks - ANSWER -reaching for unit dose package or container
-comparing drug to eMAR
-before giving drug to patient
5 rights of medication administration - ANSWER 1. right patient
,2. right medication
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time
smaller - ANSWER the larger the gauge, the _______ the needle
oil - ANSWER 18-20 gauge, 1-1.5" needle is appropriate for an _____ based
medication
water - ANSWER 25-30 gauge, 3/8-5/8" needle is appropriate for a ________
based medication
visceral - ANSWER poorly localized pain, originates in organs of the thorax,
cranium, or abdomen
-caused by distended, ischemic, or inflamed organs
cutaneous - ANSWER superficial pain involving the skin or subcutaneous
tissue
psychogenic - ANSWER pain with no identifiable cause
,neuropathic - ANSWER pain caused by a lesion or disease of peripheral or
central nerves
location - ANSWER Where is your pain? Internal or external?
intensity - ANSWER How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0-10?
duration - ANSWER How long have you been having pain? How long does it
last? How often?
alleviating factors - ANSWER What makes the pain better?
aggravating factors - ANSWER When makes the pain worse?
quality - ANSWER How would you describe the pain?
relieving discomfort - ANSWER -changing position
-empty bladder
-relieve constipation
, -use distraction, humor, imagery, relaxation
opioids - ANSWER controlled-substance analgesic medications
non-opioids - ANSWER analgesic medications like acetaminophen, NSAIDs,
etc.
adjuvant - ANSWER drugs used in combination with analgesics for improved
pain relief (anticonvulsants, antidepressants, etc.)
accupressure - ANSWER use of fingertips to apply firm pressure to
acupuncture sites
biofeedback - ANSWER monitoring of physiologic responses to pain and
using deep breathing, progressive relaxation, imagery, etc. to regulate the
responses
acupuncture - ANSWER use of thin needles at specific points for pain relief
alternative pain relief - ANSWER -acupressure
-biofeedback
