A nurse is reviewing a client's medication administration record and notes that the specified route for a particular medication is "pr", denoting rectal administration
Rectally administered medications are most commonly administered in what form? A) Enema
B) Suppository
C) Ointment
D) Inunction
B
Feedback:
Suppositories are the most common form of rectal administration. Enemas and ointments are possible, but less commonly used than suppositories. An ointment, if it contains medication, is a form of inunction.
You might also like to view...
A nurse working in the emergency department (ED) notes that a healthcare provider smells strongly of alcohol and appears confused. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Contact the charge nurse to report the problem. B) Tell the healthcare provider to attend AA. C) Report the healthcare provider to the hospital CEO. D) Report the healthcare provider to the state licensing board.
During a routine health visit, the mother of a 6-month-old baby mentions that she would like to begin weaning the baby from breastfeeding. What teaching should the nurse provide to the mother at this time?
A) Apply heat to the breasts to suppress breast milk production. B) Discontinue gradually by omitting one breastfeeding session a day. C) Instead of breastfeeding the baby, pump the breasts to reduce pressure. D) Provide a bottle of regular milk to supplement one breastfeeding session.
An educational program is planned that emphasizes self-expression and helping learners to grow and develop according to their natural inclinations. The theory on which this approach is based is
a. Behavioral theory b. Social learning theory c. Cognitive theory d. Humanist theory
Mark Smith, a 35-year-old African-American male, is observed to have skin that is ashen gray in color; he is oliguric and restless. You might suspect that Mr. Smith may be experiencing:
A. Iron deficiency anemia. B. Pernicious anemia. C. Hyperglycemia. D. Renal failure.