Multiple choice circle the letter that best answers the question. l. which medication affects the loxly as a whole with systemic effects rather than local effecs a. eye ointment b, eardrops c. triple antibiotic ointment d. transdermal patch 2. a medication administered under the tongue uses what route? a. sublingual b. transcutaneous c. intradermal d, buccal when a health care professional provides patient education for medications aiministered by the sublin- s. ns administered by the sublin gual or buccal route, which instruction should be included a. do not drink or take food until the medication is completely absorbed. b. swallow the medication after holding it in place for approximately 30 sec. c. breathe in, as the medication is inhaled during inspiration d. massage the medication into the skin and apply a cover over the site. 4. which of these medications would be placed behind the ear and left in place for up to 12 h, as necessary to prevent motion sickness? a. fentanyl patch b. nitroglycerin ointment c. estrogen patch d. scopolamine patch 5. when teaching a patient to administer nitroglycerin ointment, which of these steps she a. avoid touching the ointment without gloves on. b. rotate sites for application. c. apply the prescribed amount of ointment onto appli-ruler paper d. shave the application area. 6. one metered-dose inhaler (mdd completely full will provide approximately how many p a. s0 b. 100 c. 150 d. 200 7. a health care professional is teaching a patient to administer an inhaled steroid medication and a bron- chodilator that are to be given at the same time. what is the correct administration technique? a. wash the mouth out with tap water, inhale the bronchodilator, wait 10 min, and inhale the steroid. b. inhale the steroid, wait 15 min, and administer two puffs of the bronchodilator. c. if a bronchodilator and an inhaled steroid medication are to be given at the same time, administer the bronchodilator first and then the steroid. d. administer the steroid, rinse the mouth, and immediately administer the bronchodilator 8. a patient has been instructed in how to properly clean a small-volume nebulizer. the health care pro- fessional asks the patient to repeat the steps. the patient will require more teaching if he or she states which of the following? a. first, disassemble the pieces of the nebulizer, wash in mild soapy water, and rinse thoroughly. b. second, soak the pieces of the nebulizer in a solution of one part vinegar and two parts water for 20-30 min. c. after removing the nebulizer parts from the vinegar solution, rinse with warm tap water d. after the nebulizer parts are completely dry, reassemble them for next use