NURSING PNN101 Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following scenarios may be a sign of possible drug diversion on a unit? a. A patient is dissatisfied with the drug administration schedule. b. A patient receiving oral antibiotics has an excess amount of pills. c. A patient is unaware that the nurse mixed a drug in applesauce. d. A patient receiving opioids reports increased pain. ANS: D Drug diversion is defined as the illegal transfer of regulated drugs (like narcotics) from the patient for whom it was prescribed, to another person, such as a nurse, for their own (or others) use. Drug diversion should also be suspected if patients continually report pain despite appropriate drug treatment, and if inaccurate narcotic counts are noted. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: pp. 13-14 2. Which of the following is an example of psychological dependence (addiction) to a drug? a. Symptoms of drug withdrawal b. Pain, confusion, and seizures c. An intense mental desire for certain drugs d. Shaking and an increased heart rate after taking a drug ANS: C Psychological dependence, or addiction, is a mental desire associated with taking certain substances, such as cocaine or alcohol. Symptoms of mental dependence such as anxiety, anger, or depression can occur with psychological dependence. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 12 3. You have obtained a liquid narcotic for a patient in pain from the unit’s locked cabinet. However, the dose was accidentally spilled before to giving it to the patient. What is the best action to take at this point? a. Ask another nurse to cosign the inventory record describing the situation. b. Immediately obtain another dose from the narcotic control system. c. Document the occurrence in the drug record. d. Clean up the spill and notify the supervisor. ANS: A Accounting for controlled substances is a legal requirement. If the drug is accidentally dropped, contaminated, or spilled two nurses must sign the inventory report and describe the situation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowing