Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications

Question 1 of 5

Which are included in the oral route of administration?

A. Swallowing

B. Sublingual

C. Inhaling

D. Buccal

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Question 2 of 5

Which is not a form of oral medications?

A. Tablets

B. Creams

C. Capsules

D. Liquids

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Question 3 of 5

If an enteric-coated tablet was crushed and administered through a PEG tube, what would be the result?

A. The patient would get too much medication at one time, causing an overdose.

B. The patient would not get the desired effect from the medication because of contact with stomach acid.

C. The patient would experience gastric irritation because the tablets are not designed to dissolve until they reach the intestines.

D. The patient would still get the desired effects from the medication with no increase in ill effects.

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Question 4 of 5

How is a sublingual medication absorbed?

A. Through numerous blood vessels in the inner cheek

B. Slowly through the intestinal mucosa

C. Through the mucous membranes of the nose

D. Through the numerous blood vessels under the tongue

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Question 5 of 5

You are preparing to administer a liquid suspension. What must you do first?

A. Shake the bottle well to mix the medication with the liquid.

B. Measure the medication and have it checked by another licensed person.

C. Rotate the bottle carefully between the palms to mix it.

D. Clean the lid of the bottle with an alcohol swab before opening it.

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