NSG 3023 TEST BANK | GRADED A

NSG 3023 TEST BANK Chapter 17: Administering Medications Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following organizations defines the scope of nursings professional functions and responsibilities? a.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) b.The MedWatch program c.Employee assistance programs (EAP) d.State Nurse Practice Acts .A 34 year old has been on morphine for 6 months after back surgery and has gone to multiple health care providers to obtain prescriptions. Which term best describes this situation? a.Medication dependence b.Medication abuse c.Medication misuse d.Medication underuse 3.A patient calls to say that he is unable to pay for the medication from a specific manufacturer that was prescribed. The health care provider gives another name for the medication and suggests the patient look for this name instead. The new name was probably which of the following? a.Generic b.Trade c.Chemical d.Proprietary A patient is unable to swallow pain medication following oral surgery. What would be the appropriate form of the medication to use to administer the drug using the rectal route? a.Tablet b.Elixir c.Capsule d.Suppository A 12-year-old patient has undergone knee surgery. She has an order for pain medication, which can be given by several different routes. Which of the following routes of administration will provide the fastest pain relief? a.Transcutaneous b.Intravenous c.Oral d.Rectal