Which route of pain medication administration provides the MOST rapid onset of pain relief?
a. intramuscular c. oral
b. intravenous d. transdermal
B
Some of these analgesics can be administered only orally; others can be administered by other routes (intramuscular, intravenous, patient-controlled analgesia pump, epidural, intrathecal, or transdermal). Intravenous medication administration provides the most rapid onset of pain relief.
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a. Inserting the speculum at least 3 cm into the vestibule b. Avoiding touching the nasal septum with the speculum c. Gently displacing the nose to the side that is being examined d. Keeping the speculum tip medial to avoid touching the floor of the nares
The goal of taking good notes is to write down everything that an instructor says in class
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse educator teaches about theories of late-life depression. Which of the following statements by a student shows that the material is understood?
A) "Adverse events impair your ability to evaluate yourself." B) "Depression is caused by decreased activity in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis." C) "Older adults with depression and chronic illness have more serious negative functional consequences." D) "Researchers have identified a cause-and-effect relationship between depression and dementia."
A patient with high gastric residuals has Reglan 10 mg every 6 hours per gastric tube ordered. The Reglan syrup is supplied in a 10 mg per 10-mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
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