MACE Routes of Administration 2

Question 1

A resident needs a nitroglycerin tablet for chest pain. The medication aide places it under the resident's tongue. What is this route called?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual

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Buccal

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Oral

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Transmucosal

Question 2

Which route of administration bypasses the digestive system entirely and delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Oral

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Rectal

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Sublingual

Question 3

A medication aide is applying a medicated patch to a resident's skin. This is an example of which route?

Accepted Answer

Transdermal

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Topical

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Subcutaneous

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Intradermal

Question 4

Which route of administration is most appropriate for a resident who is vomiting and cannot keep oral medications down?

Accepted Answer

Rectal suppository

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Oral tablet

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Sublingual tablet

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Buccal tablet

Question 5

When instilling ear drops, the medication aide should pull the ear pinna in which direction for an adult resident?

Accepted Answer

Up and back

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Down and back

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Down and forward

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Straight back

Question 6

A medication labeled 'OU' for eye drops means the medication aide should administer it to:

Accepted Answer

Both eyes

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The right eye only

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The left eye only

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The eye with infection only

Question 7

Which statement about the buccal route of administration is correct?

Accepted Answer

Medication is placed between the cheek and gum

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Medication is swallowed immediately

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Medication is applied to the outer skin

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Medication is inhaled through the nose