Per Rectum Administration

What part of the NA Proficiencies is Per Rectum Administration

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What sub section within the NA Proficiencies is the administration of enemas and suppositories.

• 10.3

• 10.5

• 10.6

• 10.7

What is Bioavailability?

• The proportion of an administered drug that reaches the systemic circulation

• Absorption of drugs

• When a drug is available

Drugs that are given by direct IV injection are said to have 100% bioavailability.

• True

• False

What type of medication can be administered PR

• Anti-Emetics

• Analgesia

• Sedation

• Aperients

What contra-indication for PR should be considered?

• Trauma

• Lack of Consent

• Paralytic Ileus

• Rectal Surgery

What are the names of the format of medication that can be administered PR

• Enema

• Suppository

• Nails

What are the reasons for Rectal Administration

• Evacuate the bowel

• Relieve constipation

• Treat haemorrhoids

• Sedation

Which side should the patient lie on?

• Left

• Right

What position should the knees be in?

• Raised up towards the chest

• Straight