What Would a Nurse Instruct a Client to Do After

question 34

Multiple Choice

What would a nurse instruct a client to do after administration of a sublingual medication?

• A) "Take a big drink of water and swallow the pill."
• B) "Try not to swallow while the pill dissolves."
• C) "Swallow frequently to get the best benefit."
• D) "Chew the pill so it will dissolve faster."

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants and are used for various medical purposes including as sedatives, anxiolytics, and anticonvulsants.

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, working by depressing the central nervous system.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used medically for sedation, anesthesia, or treatment of certain conditions.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance or a physiological stimulus after repeated exposure.