Asked by Jacob Thelen on May 06, 2024
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A nurse teaches the patient about the prescribed buccal medication. Which statement by the patient indicates teaching by the nurse is successful?
A) "I should let the medication dissolve completely."
B) "I will place the medication in the same location."
C) "I can only drink water, not juice, with this medication."
D) "I better chew my medication first for faster distribution."
Buccal Medication
Medication that is administered through the buccal route, allowing absorption directly into the bloodstream via the tissues lining the cheek.
Dissolve Completely
Refers to a substance becoming fully incorporated into a solvent, forming a homogeneous solution without any undissolved particles.
- Perform accurate medication preparation and administration tasks, including calculations and safety checks.
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Michael BeasleyMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Buccal medications should be placed in the side of the cheek and allowed to dissolve completely. Buccal medications act with the patient's saliva and mucosa. The patient should not chew or swallow the medication or take any liquids with it. The patient should rotate sides of the cheek to avoid irritating the mucosal lining.
Learning Objectives
- Perform accurate medication preparation and administration tasks, including calculations and safety checks.
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