Asked by
Catherine Ongonion Altiche
on Oct 18, 2024
Verified
Which of the following instructions is correct when teaching the patient how to take a drug sublingually?
A) Drink water to wash the drug into the GI tract
B) Chew the drug immediately after administration
C) Do not eat until after the drug has dissolved
D) You can smoke immediately after placing the drug in the mouth
E) Place the drug between the cheek and the gum
Sublingually
Refers to the method of administering medication under the tongue for absorption into the bloodstream.
Dissolved
The process by which a solid, liquid, or gas forms a solution in a solvent, becoming dispersed uniformly throughout the solvent.
Eat
The act of consuming food to provide nutritional support for the body.
- Understand the significance and approach to administering drugs in crisis conditions.
- Grasp the significance of patient education related to drug administration and potential drug interactions.
Verified Answer
AR
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance and approach to administering drugs in crisis conditions.
- Grasp the significance of patient education related to drug administration and potential drug interactions.