ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct method to administer fentanyl buccal film is to insert the medication against the mucous membrane of the cheek. This allows for direct absorption of the medication through the buccal mucosa into the bloodstream, providing rapid onset of action. Placing the medication on the client's tongue (
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A) may not allow for proper absorption and can lead to swallowing of the medication. Dissolving the medication in water (
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B) is not recommended as it may alter the effectiveness and absorption of the medication. Instructing the client to swallow the medication (
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D) will not achieve the intended buccal absorption. The correct method (
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C) ensures optimal drug delivery and efficacy.
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