Routes, Doses, Onset, Duration, Peak, and Half-life of Various Analgesics
Routes, Doses, Onset, Duration, Peak, and Half-life of Various Analgesics ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is administering a rectal analgesic to a client who cannot swallow or has nausea or vomiting.
The client says, “I don’t like this way of taking medication. Is there another option?” What is the best response by the nurse?
An oral analgesic may not be suitable for a client who cannot swallow or has nausea or vomiting. An oral analgesic may also interact with other medications or food.
This is because a transdermal patch can deliver a steady dose of analgesic through the skin without the need for swallowing or rectal administration. A transdermal patch may also have fewer side-effects than other routes of administration.
An intramuscular injection may be painful, invasive, and cause bleeding or infection. An intramuscular injection may also require frequent administration and monitoring.
A nasal spray may not be effective for severe pain or chronic conditions. A nasal spray may also cause irritation, congestion, or bleeding in the nasal passages.
This is because a transdermal patch can deliver a steady dose of analgesic through the skin without the need for swallowing or rectal administration. A transdermal patch may also have fewer side-effects than other routes of administration.
Choice A is wrong because an oral analgesic may not be suitable for a client who cannot swallow or has nausea or vomiting. An oral analgesic may also interact with other medications or food.
Choice C is wrong because an intramuscular injection may be painful, invasive, and cause bleeding or infection. An intramuscular injection may also require frequent administration and monitoring.
Choice D is wrong because a nasal spray may not be effective for severe pain or chronic conditions. A nasal spray may also cause irritation, congestion, or bleeding in the nasal passages.