Question

true/false
if you believe the statement to be more true than false, write the letter \t\ in the space provided. if you believe the statement to be more false than true, write the letter \f\

1. oxygen is a catalyst for combustion.
2. oral glucose may be administered to an unconscious patient in order to save his or her life.
3. epinephrine is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
4. nitroglycerin decreases blood pressure.
5. sublingual medications are rapidly absorbed into the digestive tract.
6. parenteral medications enter the body through the digestive tract.
7. enteral medications enter the body through the skin.
8. nitroglycerin should be administered only when the patients systolic blood pressure is above 100 mm hg.

fill - in - the - blank
read each item carefully and then complete the statement by filling in the missing words.

1. is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
2. is the main hormone that controls the bodys fight - or - flight response.
3. nitroglycerin is usually taken.
4. are the effects that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient.
5. when given by mouth, may be absorbed from the stomach fairly quickly because the medication is already dissolved.
6. a(n) is a chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain.

Explanation:

1. Oxygen is a reactant in combustion, not a catalyst.
2. Oral glucose should not be given to an unconscious patient as they may aspirate.
3. Epinephrine is produced by the adrenal glands, not the pancreas.
4. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator and decreases blood pressure.
5. Sublingual medications are absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue, not the digestive tract.
6. Parenteral medications enter the body by routes other than the digestive tract (e.g., injection).
7. Enteral medications enter the body through the digestive tract, not the skin.
8. Nitroglycerin can be administered when systolic blood pressure is above 90 - 100 mmHg depending on the situation.

For fill - in - the - blanks:

1. Glucose is a simple sugar readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
2. Epinephrine controls the fight - or - flight response.
3. Nitroglycerin is usually taken sublingually.
4. Side effects are the undesirable but low - risk effects.
5. Liquid medications may be absorbed quickly from the stomach if already dissolved.
6. A drug is a chemical substance for treating, preventing disease or relieving pain.

Answer:

True/False:

1. F
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. F
7. F
8. F

Fill - in - the - Blank:

1. Glucose
2. Epinephrine
3. sublingually
4. Side effects
5. liquid medications
6. drug