MED175 In-Class Assignment 3

14. Which statement is true of the oral route? a. Safer than injection route b. Can be used for all drugs c. Useful with nausea d. More rapid action than injection route 15. Which is not an appropriate action when preparing liquid medications? a. Shake suspensions b. Hold the med bottle label side down c. Hold med cup at eye level d. Hold med bottle label side up when pouring 16. Which is the best position for the patient when administering liquid medication? a. Recumbent b. On left side c. On right side d. Head elevated 17. Which is not an appropriate action before administering any medicine by nasogastric tube? a. Check placement with two different tests b. Aspirate stomach contents c. Listen for injected air d. Check tube position with X-ray 18. After administering medication by nasogastric tube, suction should be: a. Off for 10 min b. Off for 30 min c. Turned on high d. Only on low 19. After giving medicine by nasogastric tube, the best position for the patient is on the: a. Back b. Abdomen c. Right side d. Left side 20. For administration, rectal suppositories should be: a. Wrapped in foil b. Dipped in water c. Warmed d. Lubricated