The nurse is discussing the benefits of pharmacogenetics to a group of nurses at a conference.
Which information would the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply
A. Minimize health care costs
B. Improve patient compliance
C. Decrease adverse drug reactions
D. Individualize treatment regimens
E. Diminish rate of congential anormalies ✔✔ A. Minimize health care costs
B. Improve patient compliance
C. Decrease adverse drug reactions
D. Individualize treatment regimens
Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient using herbal supplements to help
prevent drug interactions?
A. "Avoid using more than one herbal medication"
B. "The preparation made from root extracts are always safe"
C. "It is important to read the ingredient list of the medications"
D. "Avoid using conventional drugs while using herbal preparations" ✔✔ C. "It is important to
read the ingredient list of the medications"
Which question would the nurse ask a patient regarding the use of herbal supplements?
A. "What is your opinion about herbal supplements?"
B. "Which supplements do you take and how often do you take them?"
C. "Is your health care provider aware you take herbal supplements?"
D. "Are you aware that you must stop all herbal supplements before being admitted?" ✔✔ B.
"Which supplements do you take and how often do you take them?"
, A patient has shown an interest in herbal supplements due to fears of developing dementia.
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates understanding of the proper use of herbal
supplements?
A. "I read online I should take large doses of a memory supplement every day, or it won't work"
B. "I found a supplement that says it can prevent Alzheimer disease, so I think I should take that
one"
C. "Even if the supplements don't work, they neutral, so they're not going to do anything bad"
D. "I have a list of supplement. I want to see if they'll interact with anything I'm already taking"
✔✔ D. "I have a list of supplement. I want to see if they'll interact with anything I'm already
taking"
Which parameter is considered when medications are prescribed to adolescents? Select all that
apply
A. Physical activity
B. Lean-to-fat body mass
C. Cognitive development
D. Presence of growth spurts
E. Appetite and food consumption ✔✔ B. Lean-to-fat body mass
D. Presence of growth spurts
E. Appetite and food consumption
The nurse has calculated the drug dosage for a child and finds the dosage to be higher than the
safe range. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Contact the primary health care provider
B. Administer the lowest dose of the safe range
C. Administer the highest dose of a safe range
Which information would the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply
A. Minimize health care costs
B. Improve patient compliance
C. Decrease adverse drug reactions
D. Individualize treatment regimens
E. Diminish rate of congential anormalies ✔✔ A. Minimize health care costs
B. Improve patient compliance
C. Decrease adverse drug reactions
D. Individualize treatment regimens
Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient using herbal supplements to help
prevent drug interactions?
A. "Avoid using more than one herbal medication"
B. "The preparation made from root extracts are always safe"
C. "It is important to read the ingredient list of the medications"
D. "Avoid using conventional drugs while using herbal preparations" ✔✔ C. "It is important to
read the ingredient list of the medications"
Which question would the nurse ask a patient regarding the use of herbal supplements?
A. "What is your opinion about herbal supplements?"
B. "Which supplements do you take and how often do you take them?"
C. "Is your health care provider aware you take herbal supplements?"
D. "Are you aware that you must stop all herbal supplements before being admitted?" ✔✔ B.
"Which supplements do you take and how often do you take them?"
, A patient has shown an interest in herbal supplements due to fears of developing dementia.
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates understanding of the proper use of herbal
supplements?
A. "I read online I should take large doses of a memory supplement every day, or it won't work"
B. "I found a supplement that says it can prevent Alzheimer disease, so I think I should take that
one"
C. "Even if the supplements don't work, they neutral, so they're not going to do anything bad"
D. "I have a list of supplement. I want to see if they'll interact with anything I'm already taking"
✔✔ D. "I have a list of supplement. I want to see if they'll interact with anything I'm already
taking"
Which parameter is considered when medications are prescribed to adolescents? Select all that
apply
A. Physical activity
B. Lean-to-fat body mass
C. Cognitive development
D. Presence of growth spurts
E. Appetite and food consumption ✔✔ B. Lean-to-fat body mass
D. Presence of growth spurts
E. Appetite and food consumption
The nurse has calculated the drug dosage for a child and finds the dosage to be higher than the
safe range. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A. Contact the primary health care provider
B. Administer the lowest dose of the safe range
C. Administer the highest dose of a safe range
