1.      The nurse reads from the doctor’s order “buprenorphine/naloxone 16mg/4mg SL daily”, then prepares to administer the medication. Which technique shown below is the most correct way to give this medication?

1.      The nurse is teaching the patient how to use and inhaler prescribed for asthma.  The nurse knows that further teaching is needed after the patient made which statement?

Case Study:You are caring for a 2 year old female patient who is hospitalized with a severe asthma exacerbation and double ear infection.  She has the following orders written:Rocephin 500mg IVDuoneb treatments, 1 ampule per neb q 6 hours prn wheezingTylenol 10mg/kg po q 6 hours prn fever  (weight 24 lbs)Cipro 0.3%  ear drops , instill 2 drops each ear q 8 hoursWhich order requires more verification?

1.      Which form of liquid medication is not recommended for pediatric patients?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for a drug that has a receptor agonist effect.  Which of the following information should be included in the teaching?

The day shift nurse hands you an unlabeled medication syringe and asks you to give Mr. Gray his insulin after he finishes his supper.  What is your appropriate response?

Which guideline does the nurse follow when administering oral medication to a preschool child?

Match the 3 medication checks with the appropriate action

1.      The nurse is working in an allergy clinic. What should the nurse consider when administering allergy testing to patients?

Match the appropriate type of order to the correct medication