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Basic Pharmacology For Nurses Chapter 9 Exam Questions And Answers
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Which part of the syringe contains the calibrations for drug volume measurement? - correct answer ✅Barrel Which needle will the nurse use to administer an intarmuscular (IM) immunization on an 18 month old child? - correct answer ✅27 gauge 11/2 inch needle Which syringe will the nurse use to administer insulin subcutaneously to patient? - correct answer ✅A syringe calibrated in units Which action by the nurse is most accurate when drawing up medication from an ampule? - correct answer ✅Use a filter needle to redraw the medication Which action by the nurse is accurate when redrawing medication into a syringe from a vial? - correct answer ✅Inject an amount of air equal to the medication into the vial
An adult patient is to receive two medications IM. Which action by the nurse is most important in order to mix the medications in one syringe? - correct answer ✅Determine the compatibility of the medications The nurse is preparing to administer insulin.What does U 100 indicate? - correct answer ✅100 Units per mL After teaching a diabetic patient about proper disposal of used syringes and needles, which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? - correct answer ✅It is unusual that anyone could get a needle injury or disease from used needle Which nursing action is accurate when administering parenteral medication? - correct answer ✅Use clinical judgement when rescheduling missed doses of medication What is an advantage of administering a drug parenterally? - correct answer ✅The onset of action is more rapid
Which principles are correct for mixing insulin? - correct answer ✅A: Insulin orders and calculations must be checked with another nurse D: the nurse must verify the compatibility of the insulin types E: Withdraw the shorter acting insulin first Which risk factors should be considered when administering medication by injection? - correct answer ✅A: Trauma at the site of the needle puncture B: possibility of infection C: Irretrievability of the medication once administered F:Chance of allergic reaction When preparing parenteral medications, the nurse should perform which interventions - correct answer ✅A: check the expiration date C: Check the drug dose from ordered against the source available D: prepare the drug in a clean well lighted area E: Check calculations