Medication AdministrationPregunta 29 de 100
A resident's oral liquid antibiotic says 'shake well before use.' If the aide does not shake it:
a.Nothing changes about the dose
b.It will taste sweeter
c.The active drug may settle, causing an inaccurate dose
d.The bottle will spill
Explicación
Suspensions separate over time, so failing to shake the bottle can give the resident too little or too much active medication. Following label instructions such as 'shake well' is part of accurate administration.
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