CMA 10 Review (10)

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extremely fussy or crying. 21. Because a teaspoon is an inaccurate medication administration device, the teaspoon should be converted to milliliters . 22. The preferred route of administration for iron is z-track . 23. The gauge of the needle for injections other than immunizations to be used for toddlers is 23G . 24. The medial side of the arm should be avoided when administering a subcutaneous or intradermal injection to a child because the skin is more sensitive. 25. A preverbal child cannot verbalize side effects of medications such as dizziness or ringing in the ears. 26. To administer drops to a child, a(n) dropper should be used. 27. The route of medication administration that should never be used with a child who is at risk for aspiration is oral . 28. The route of medication administration for giving an immunization to a child is subcutaneous and intradermal . 34. Which of the following physiological alterations should you take into consideration when administering medications to a pediatric patient? a. Infants and children require larger doses of medications than do adults. b. The kidneys of pediatric patients dilute the drugs more, making effects weaker. c. Pediatric liver enzyme systems are immature, making children more vulnerable to harmful effects of the drug. d. Children have higher plasma concentrations of protein for binding of drugs. 35. What is the most important critical safeguard for safely administering pediatric medications and preventing an unpredictable response to the drug? a. Read the side effects of the drug. b. Double-check the drug with another person. c. Administer a smaller than prescribed dose. d. Ask the child’s name. 36. What is the preferred route or form of medication for administering a drug to a pediatric patient? a. Dissolved or suspended oral medications
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