Pharmacology and the nursing process in LPN practice questions with correct answers

The nursing process consist of the following: Answer 1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Planning 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation The first part of assessment relating to drug administration involves gather info about the patient and the patient's healthcare conditions ______ you give the drugs Answer Before What is a EMR Answer Electronic medical record When asking about the pt. drug history, you will want to make assessment in the following areas: Answer 1. S/s or diseases that explain the pt need for the drug. 2. The names and when possible, dosage of all the drugs the pt. is taking. (prescription, OTC, alcohol, street drugs, and alternative therapy) 3. Any problems that the patient had had with drug therapy (allergies, or diseases that may prohibit or limit use of some drugs) Examples of followup questions you will need to ask relating to giving drugs include: Answer 1. What are the major health-related problems of this pt. (how sick are you) 2. What drugs is the patient likely