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Medication Admin.

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show any noxious, unintended, and undesired result of taking a drug in appropriate doses; also called an adverse effect  
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allergic reaction   show
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anaphylaxis   show
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buccal   show
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show capable of harmonious coexistence; used to refer to two or more medications that can be given simultaneously without changing the effects of each other or causing any new responses not seen with any of the drugs administered alone  
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contraindication   show
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show the determination and regulation of the size, frequency, and number of doses of a medication to be given to or taken by an individual patient  
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dose   show
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drug   show
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duration of action   show
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enteral   show
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show referring to a noncommercial name assigned to a drug, usually less complex than the drug’s chemical name and more complex than a brand or trade; also known as a nonproprietary name  
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idiosyncratic reaction   show
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indication   show
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instillation   show
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intradermal   show
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intramuscular   show
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intravenous   show
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medication   show
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medication administration record (MAR)   show
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show an umbrella term that has been used to refer to opioids, controlled substances, illicit drugs, central nervous system depressants, strong analgesics, and drugs capable of causing physical dependence  
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nebulizer   show
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show nothing by mouth, derived from the Latin words nil per os  
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onset of action   show
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ophthalmic   show
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show referring to drugs sold without a prescription  
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show causing an effect opposite of the intended effect  
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show via a route other than the gastrointestinal tract, such as subcutaneous, intramuscular, intrathecal, or intravenous  
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peak action   show
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plateau   show
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show the concurrent use of multiple drugs  
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show as needed, derived from the Latin words pro re nata  
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side effect   show
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show under the skin  
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show under the tongue  
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synergistic effect   show
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therapeutic effect   show
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show applied externally  
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show a seriously adverse drug reaction; caused by excessive dosing  
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transdermal   show
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show provision of drugs in single-dose packages  
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show description of drugs chemical composition and molecular structure  
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show what the drug is sold as in stores  
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show generic name that is listed in publications  
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show require written order from a healthcare provider who is licensed by the state to prescribe or dispense drugs  
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Advil, Nuprin, Motrin are brand names but are all...   show
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what are the three ways a drug can be classified?   show
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show analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic agent  
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show anti anxiety effects, decreased activity of intestinal system and smooth muscles  
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What are four ways a drug can be named   show
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what is drug administration controlled by?   show
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controlled substances   show
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show bulk quantity, labeled and in central location  
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show computer database that contains records and counts the medications, med prescription  
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what legislation defines controlled substances in the United States?   show
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show stock supply, unit-dose, and automated dispensing systems  
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show refers to the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a drug  
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show movement of drug from administration site into the blood stream  
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where does excretion occur?   show
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show in the liver  
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show occur at the site of application (no or limited absorption occurs)  
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systemic effect   show
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show ability of medication to be transformed into a liquid form that can be absorbed into the bloodstream  
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show with highly soluble drugs  
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show must be water soluble and partially lipid soluble to be absorbed in the GI tract  
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water soluble drugs   show
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lipid soluble drugs   show
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highly fat-soluble drugs   show
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enteric-coated drugs   show
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time-release (sustained-release) drugs   show
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acidic medications   show
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show readily absorbed in the small intestine; sodium bicarbonate  
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ionized molecules   show
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show pass through membranes quicker  
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show takes longer to pass through membranes  
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show intravenous because it does not have to be absorbed  
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show pH, solubility, bloow flow, ionization  
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show transportation of a drug in body fluids tot he various tissues and organs of the body  
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what does the rate of distribution depend on?   show
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show where drug effect occur  
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what determines the intensity and duration of a drugs actions?   show
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with oral and enteral medications, they travel through the stomach and intestine. What happens after this?   show
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show increases circulation; application of warmth, fever, rest  
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show decreases circulation; shock, chilling of the body  
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membrane permeability   show
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show toxic levels may accumulate  
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show elixirs because they are high in sugar content  
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What is the term for when an oral medication almost completely is inactivated when passing through the liver?   show
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oral medications can be formulated with higher concentrations of the drug than parenteral medications because...   show
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show fat soluble agents that are reabsorbed by the bloodstream, distributed to target its, and returned to the liver; anything that increases peristalsis  
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what are the 4 things that determine drug effectiveness?   show
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when a serum level of medication is lower that the minimum effective concentration what happens?   show
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when drug level in higher than the peak level what happens?   show
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even when absorption stops..   show
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show lowest concentration; right before next dose is due  
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show time it takes for half of the drug to be eliminated  
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what are the reasons medications are given?   show
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show relieve signs and symptoms of disease but have no effect on disease itself  
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show support integrity of body functions until meds/treatment can become effective  
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show replace either body fluids or a chemical required by the body for improved functioning  
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chemotherapeutic effects   show
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restorative effect   show
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show increase response to repeated doses of a drug that occurs when the rate of administration is greater than the rate of metabolism/excretion  
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drug interaction   show
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show one drug interferes with actions of another and decreases resultant drug effect  
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tolerance   show
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dependence   show
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show inappropriate intake of a substance by amount, type, or situation, continuously or periodically  
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illicit drugs   show
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show metric system, apothecary system, household system  
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show allows for calculations of small dosages  
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show british measurement, only a few medications measured using this, usually written using roman numerals  
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household system   show
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show MEq  
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What are the types of medication prescriptions?   show
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show 24 hours  
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while administering medications you should asses   show
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after medication patients, you should asses   show
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show before, after, at bedside  
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show right medication, right dose, right route, right patient, right time, right documentation  
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show hydrophilic  
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show disconnect before giving the medications  
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what do you do when administering medications to a patient with enteral tube suction?   show
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what is the formula for dimensional analysis?   show
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show have/quantity = desired/X  
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what is the formula for desired over have method?   show
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show before meals  
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PC   show
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show every day  
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STAT   show
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PO   show
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show sublingually  
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show intradermal  
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show intramuscular  
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IV   show
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top   show
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p   show
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show with  
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show without  
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show liquid  
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susp   show
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show intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, intravenous, intrathecal, epidural  
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show oral, sublingual, topical, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, rectal, vaginal  
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show angles formed by an eyes upper lid meeting lower lid  
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cerumen   show
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show space between the eyelids and the eyeball  
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dermatitis   show
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show lying on back with knees flexed  
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show long term, inflammatory skin condition that can appear as red, blistering, oozing, scaly, crusted, thickened, itchy skin rashes  
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enteral   show
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ethmoid sinuses   show
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eustachian tubes   show
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show expel secretions from the throat or lungs by coughing and spitting  
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show air cavities with in the frontal bone  
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instillation   show
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show small medication-delivery device resembling a contact lens and inserted into the conjunctival sac so it floats on sclera between iris and lower lid  
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show liquid or semiliquid preparation containing oil, alcohol, or water and applied to the skin often as a counterirritant  
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show air cavities in the maxilla below the bony orbit and above the hard palate that drain into the middle meatus of nasal cavity  
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meter-dosed inhaler   show
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mydriatic   show
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show external orifices of the nose  
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show semisolid preparation  
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show external ear  
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pruritus   show
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show lying on side with lowermost arm behind body and uppermost leg flexed  
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show air cavities in sphenoid bone that drain into the sphenoethmoidal recess at the top of the nasal cavities  
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show forming/ discharging pus  
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show liquid preparation, consisting of solid particles dispersed throughout liquid phase in which they are not soluble  
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show 20-30 minutes  
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tympanic membrane   show
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show handheld device that deliver medication continuously for a short period of time  
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show when they cannot hold nebulizer mouthpiece  
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what should patients do if they are receiving corticosteroids and using MDI or small-volume nebulizer?   show
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what should a patient do before administering nasal medications?   show
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show tilt head backward  
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when you are trying to administer nasal drops to the ethmoid or sphenoid sinus, how should the head be positioned?   show
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when you are trying to administer nasal drops to the frontal or maximally sinus, how should the head be positioned?   show
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how should nasal spray be administered?   show
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show prolonged used of nasal spray that increases mucosal swelling and nasal congestion  
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show High Fowler's position  
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show tube placement by aspirating a small amount of gastric contents through the NG or enteral tube with a syringe and checking the pH of the contents  
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show 60 mL  
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show flush with 15 mL of sterile water  
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show stop feeding for 30 minutes while giving the medications and then flushing the tube with 15-30 mL of sterile water and resuming feeding at least 30 minutes after. The head needs to be elevated for at least one hour after medicating  
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show flush tube with 15-30 mL of sterile water before and after administering medications  
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where should ophthalmic drops be administered?   show
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show from the inner canthus to the outer canthus  
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if the ophthalmic medications produce a systemic effect what should you do when administering the medication?   show
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When using otic medications, what prevents dizziness, nausea?   show
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what should you do when administering otic drops to an adult?   show
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what should you do when administering otic drops to a child younger than three?   show
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show left lateral sim's position for approx. 5 minutes after administration  
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when using nitroglycerin ointment what should you do before administering another dose?   show
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show make sure you use the measuring strips to ensure accurate dose; secure the strip to the skin to allow for gradual absorption, label the patch or dressing with date, time and initials  
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show make sure the patient can inhale deeply  
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