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Topical Meds
Chp. 35
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A particular type of topical or dermatologic medication delivery system is the what? | transdermal patch |
| This route of absorption the the skin, called ______ can be increased if the skin altered by a laceration, burn, or some other problem. | Percutaneous |
| All applications should be changed ______ to prevent local irritation, and each successive application should be placed in a different _____. | Regularly, site. |
| When removed, they should be folded with the medication side to the _____, put into a closed container, and kept out of reach of children and pets. | inside. |
| Patches may be difficult to find in the skin folds if the patient is what? | Obese. |
| Duplication of patches may cause what? | Adverse reactions. |
| Remove the _____ patch before applying a ______ one. | old; new |
| Some patches are clear and may be what? | Difficult to see, as a result, overlooked. |
| The nurses should wear what when applying a transdermal patch to avoid getting any of the medication on his or her own skin, which can result in the nurse receiving the effect of the medication. | Gloves. |
| Medications for the eyes, called ______ medications, are instilled in the form of liquids or ointments | Ophthalmic |
| Instillations or irrigations of the external auditory canal are referred to as ______ and are generally carried out for cleaning purposes. | Otic |
| What are the most common nasal instillations? | Nasal decongestants |
| Nasal drops may be used to treat what? | Nasal drops. |
| Who usually administers the nasal sprays? | The clients self-administer them. |
| Vaginal medications, or instillations, are inserted as what? | Creams, jellies, foams or suppositories to treat infection or relieve vaginal discomfort. |
| I am the washing of the vagina by a liquid low pressure? | A vaginal irrigation (douche) |
| What type of technique is used in the hospital or if there is an open wound? | Sterile |
| Insertion of medications into the _____ in the form of ______ is a frequent practice. | Rectum, Suppositories |
| Some advantages of rectal suppositories include: | Avoids irritaion of the upper GI tract, drug is released at a slow but steady rate, provide higher bloodstream levels of medication b/c the venous blood from the lower rectum is not transported thourgh the liver. |
| Insert the suppository beyond what and how far? | Beyond the internal sphincter 8 to 10 cm |
| Ask the client to remain in left lateral or supine position for at least ____ minutes | 5. |
| A handheld nebulizer can be used by the client to release the medication through a nosepiece of mouthpiece? | Metered-Dose Inhaler MDI |
| Is the washing out of a body cavity by a stream of water or other fluid that may or may not be medicated | Irrigation (lavage) |
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