Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Full-length
The physician has ordered sublingual nitroglycerin for a client. Which of the following are contraindications for administration of sublingual or buccal medications? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
Red, irritated mucous membranes (C) and dehydration (D) impair sublingual absorption. Edentulous state (A), mild dementia (B), and aphasia (E) do not contraindicate sublingual administration.