Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
Subjective data - ANSverbal information from the patient, family members, friends, or other sources,
including symptoms described by, and apparent to, the patient
Subjective Data Collection - ANSCurrent health history (e.g. difficulty swallowing)
Patient signs and symptoms
Current medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, herbal remedies, and nutritional
supplements; doses and frequency of medications should also be collected
Ability to pay for and access prescribed medications
Past medical and surgical history
Patient's environment and support system
Objective data - ANSsigns that are directly measured or detected by another person regarding the
patient's health.
Objective data collection - ANSPhysical health assessment
Laboratory and diagnostic tests
Data from the health care provider's notes
Vital signs
The patient's body language
Pre-Administration Assessment - ANSEstablish Baseline Measurements
Anticipate Adverse effects
Identify high-risk patients
Determine self-care capacity
Common nursing diagnoses related to medication therapy include: - ANSPain
Acute Confusion
Subjective data - ANSverbal information from the patient, family members, friends, or other sources,
including symptoms described by, and apparent to, the patient
Subjective Data Collection - ANSCurrent health history (e.g. difficulty swallowing)
Patient signs and symptoms
Current medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, herbal remedies, and nutritional
supplements; doses and frequency of medications should also be collected
Ability to pay for and access prescribed medications
Past medical and surgical history
Patient's environment and support system
Objective data - ANSsigns that are directly measured or detected by another person regarding the
patient's health.
Objective data collection - ANSPhysical health assessment
Laboratory and diagnostic tests
Data from the health care provider's notes
Vital signs
The patient's body language
Pre-Administration Assessment - ANSEstablish Baseline Measurements
Anticipate Adverse effects
Identify high-risk patients
Determine self-care capacity
Common nursing diagnoses related to medication therapy include: - ANSPain
Acute Confusion
