Chapter 07 Patient Education and Drug Therapy
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which diagnosis is appropriate for the patient who has just received a prescription for a new
medication?
a. Nonadherence related to a new drug therapy
b. High risk for nonadherence related to new drug therapy
c. Knowledge deficit related to newly prescribed drug therapy
d. Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy
ANS: D
The patient who has a limited understanding of newly prescribed drug therapy may have the nursing
diagnosis of deficient knowledge. “Nonadherence” implies that the patient does not follow a
recommended regimen, which is not the case with a newly prescribed drug. “High risk for nonadherence
related to new drug therapy” is not a North American Nursing Diagnosis Association nursing diagnosis, and
“Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy” is an outdated nursing diagnosis.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
2. Which statement reflects a measurable goal?
a. The patient will know about insulin injections.
b. The patient will understand the principles of insulin preparation.
c. The patient will demonstrate the proper technique of mixing insulin.
d. The patient will comprehend the proper technique of preparing insulin.
ANS: C
, The word “demonstrate” is a measurable verb, and measurable terms should be used when developing
goals and outcome criteria
statements. The terms “know,” “understand” and “comprehend” are not measurable terms. DIF:
Cognitive Level: Analysis
3. During an assessment, which question allows the nurse to clarify and open up discussion with the
patient?
a. “Are you allergic to penicillin?”
b. “What medications do you take?”
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which diagnosis is appropriate for the patient who has just received a prescription for a new
medication?
a. Nonadherence related to a new drug therapy
b. High risk for nonadherence related to new drug therapy
c. Knowledge deficit related to newly prescribed drug therapy
d. Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy
ANS: D
The patient who has a limited understanding of newly prescribed drug therapy may have the nursing
diagnosis of deficient knowledge. “Nonadherence” implies that the patient does not follow a
recommended regimen, which is not the case with a newly prescribed drug. “High risk for nonadherence
related to new drug therapy” is not a North American Nursing Diagnosis Association nursing diagnosis, and
“Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy” is an outdated nursing diagnosis.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
2. Which statement reflects a measurable goal?
a. The patient will know about insulin injections.
b. The patient will understand the principles of insulin preparation.
c. The patient will demonstrate the proper technique of mixing insulin.
d. The patient will comprehend the proper technique of preparing insulin.
ANS: C
, The word “demonstrate” is a measurable verb, and measurable terms should be used when developing
goals and outcome criteria
statements. The terms “know,” “understand” and “comprehend” are not measurable terms. DIF:
Cognitive Level: Analysis
3. During an assessment, which question allows the nurse to clarify and open up discussion with the
patient?
a. “Are you allergic to penicillin?”
b. “What medications do you take?”
