After instruction on medication administration, which statement by the student nurse indicates that they have understood the proper procedures for administering medications?

A. The correct administration time of the medication: Reviewing the Medication Administration Record (MAR) ensures accuracy in timing, dosage, route, and patient identity, preventing medication errors.

B. All previous medication errors: The MAR does not contain a record of prior medication errors; this information is found in incident reports or quality assurance logs.

C. The name of the pharmacist who prepared the medication: The MAR lists medications ordered and administered, not the individual pharmacist responsible for dispensing them.

D. Orders for therapy: Although the MAR may reflect therapeutic orders indirectly, its primary purpose is to guide safe and accurate medication administration.

A. A tablet given orally.: Oral administration is considered an enteral route because the drug passes through the gastrointestinal tract for absorption. It is convenient and noninvasive but not classified as parenteral since it does not involve injection.

B. A tablet given sublingually.: The sublingual route allows for rapid absorption through the mucous membranes under the tongue, bypassing first-pass metabolism. However, it is still classified as an enteral route because it involves absorption through the alimentary canal.

C. A subcutaneous injection.: Parenteral administration involves delivering medication by injection through the skin or directly into body tissues. A subcutaneous injection is a parenteral route because it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and allows for rapid systemic absorption.

D. A liquid medication given orally.: Like oral tablets, oral liquids are administered enterally because they enter the digestive system for absorption. They are suitable for clients who have difficulty swallowing but do not qualify as parenteral medications.