Question

17. If the active medication does not dissolve, but rather floats in the liquid, it is called a a. troche b. fast dissolving c. solution d. suspension e. buffered 18. What medication form if crushed., spli, or chewed would put the patient at risk for an overdose? a. Effervescent b. Fast dissolving c. Pessary d. Extended release e. Troche 19. When taking a sublingual or buccal medication, what would be an error in the administration technique? a. Do not chew or shallow the medication. b. Give water prior to taking the medication. c. Do not give water immediately after taking the medication. d. Always use the same cheek when taking buccal medications. e. Place the sublingual medication under the tongue. 20. When administering a transdermal patch, what is an error in the administration technique? a Write the date and time on the new patch. b. Wear gloves when changing the patch on another person.

Answer 1

17.A medication which doesn't dissolve in the body but is found to be floating because of its concentration less than the gastric content are termed yo be buffered solution

Ans:e.buffered

18.An effervescent medication to be taken by dissolving in water or with meals

Fast dissolving tablets starts action in less than 3 minutes

Pessary is a medication which cannot be crushed,split or chewed orally .It is inserted in the orifice of the body as per the order and the type of medication.Consuming it in others forms is always harmful to the patient

Extended release tablets has an action of releasing its effects in a extended period of time

Ans:C.Pesary

19.Buccal medicines are administered sublingually ,administration of it in the same side of the cheek is not recommended. It can be used anywhere sublingually

Ans:d.Always use the same cheek when taking buccal medication

20.A transdermal patch is a simple procedure of attaching or sticking the medication on body bare hands.Use of gloves is not necessary

Ans:B.wear gloves when changing the patch on another person