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precise answers ||\\//||




Anaphylaxis - correct answer✔✔acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
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allergic reaction - correct answer✔✔hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually
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involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
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adverse effects - correct answer✔✔severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
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example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




may be sudden or take days||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




side effects - correct answer✔✔any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for
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example dry mouth or diarrhea ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




no apparent effect - correct answer✔✔the drug does not treat the health problem for
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example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




therapeutic effect - correct answer✔✔desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




infection analgesic for cramp relief ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




factors that influence medication effects - correct answer✔✔age, weight, gender, underlying
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disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients), and
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route of medication ||\\//|| ||\\//||

, administration of controlled substances - correct answer✔✔must have the date dose was ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the
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dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the
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nurse immediately ||\\//||




receipt of disposition form what to check - correct answer✔✔the five rights, name of
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ordering prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date,
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client allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
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nursing delegation - correct answer✔✔transferring the authority to perform a selected
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nursing task in a selected situation ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




names of medications - correct answer✔✔chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT
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capitalized, trade name is capitalized ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




how is medication given on an empty stomach - correct answer✔✔1 hour prior or 2 hours
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after



medication therapy - correct answer✔✔to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




sources of medication - correct answer✔✔plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
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rules regarding generic versus brand - correct answer✔✔generic is NOT capitalized, trade
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names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically
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necessary will brand be sent ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




controlled substances - correct answer✔✔a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




possession and use are regulated by the government ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

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