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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What administration considerations apply to etanercept? | Administer by subcutaneous injection. Give once weekly Monitor site for redness, pain, and swelling after administration. |
| What administration considerations apply to alendronate? | Give drug 30 minutes before breakfast with a full glass of water. Have client sit or stand for 30 minutes after administration. Avoid giving calcium-containing drugs/supplements within 30 minutes of administration. |
| What administration considerations apply to calcitonin-salmon? | Intranasal spray Hold nasal pump upright. If using pump for the first time, prime pump according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spray once in nostril opposite of previous instillation. Intramuscular/Subcutaneous Rotate injection sites. Subcutaneo |
| What administration considerations apply to calcium citrate and calcium carbonate? | Can be given orally or intravenously. Give calcium supplements 1 hr before or 1 to 2 hr after glucocorticoids, thyroid supplements, and tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics. Give calcium-based antacids 1 hr after meals and at bedtime. Chewable tablet |
| What administration considerations apply to Methotrexate ? | Give methotrexate once a week via route prescribed (oral, subcutaneous, or intramuscular). Folic acid supplement may be prescribed to decrease risk of toxicity. |
| What administration considerations apply to raloxifene? | Give orally daily. May give with or without food. |