CHAPTER 8: ADMINISTRATION BY THE GASTROINTESTINAL ROUTE TRUE/FALSE 1. Medications are administered by the gastrointestinal route more often than any other way. ANS: T This includes orally, rectally, and by nasogastric and gastric tube. PTS: 1 2. The oral route of administration is preferred over injection. PTS: 1
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ANS: T
3. Administration of medications by the oral route should be used in order to prevent aspiration in unconscious patients.
ANS: F Unconsciousness is a clear contraindication to oral administration due to the risk of aspiration. PTS: 1
4. The rectal route of administration may be preferred due to availability of almost all medications in suppository form.
ANS: F Actually, many medications are not available in suppository form, which is a disadvantage. PTS: 1
5. Aspiration is defined as the inhalation of a foreign substance or regurgitated gastric contents.
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ANS: T
PTS: 1
ANS: T
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6. Administration of liquid oral medications is preferred for children under 5 years of age. PTS: 1
7. Patient cooperation is not required for administration of rectal medications. ANS: F
PTS: 1
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