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Drug interaction Facts Drug Facts and comparisons – ANSWERS which resources are the most user-friendly for nurses seeking information about prescription medications package inserts – ANSWERS when educating the patient regarding new medications that have been prescribed, the nurse refers to which source of information designed for patient use? the physicians drug reference - ANSWERSA patient has been experiencing adverse effect from a hypertensive medication that was star...

1. The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial. Which nursing action is correct? a. Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial. b. Keep the remaining amount in the patients drawer to give at the next dose. c. Record the amount unused in the patients medication record. d. Dispose of the vial with the remaining drug into a locked collection box. - ANSWERSANS: A Schedule II ...

Definition of Pharmacology - ANSWERSstudy of drugs and their actions on living organisms Define Therapeutic Methods - ANSWERSvarious approaches to treating illnesses Types of Therapeutic Methods - ANSWERS- Drug therapy - Diet Therapy - Physiotherapy - Psychological Therapy Drug Therapy - ANSWERStreatment with drugs Diet Therapy - ANSWERStreatment with diet (e.g., a low-salt diet for patients with cardiovascular disease) Physiotherapy - ANSWERStreatment with natural physical for...

chemicals names of drugs are used for which purpose? - ANSWERSto describe the exact chemcial makeup of the drug generic name of drugs are used for which purpose? - ANSWERSto provide a simpler way to identify the drug being manufactured brand names of drugs are used for which purpose? - ANSWERSmarket the drug to the public The drug Zyrtec is an example of what type of drug? - ANSWERSBrand name what are the methods used to classify drugs? - ANSWERSchemical action effect on a body syst...

What is Pharmacology? - ANSWERSthe study of drugs and their interactions with living systems What is the nurse's responsibility in drug administration? - ANSWERSSafely administer, closely monitor, report and adverse reactions, accurately document Drug Development is approved and monitored by who? - ANSWERSFDA Official name of drug and is not capitalized - ANSWERSGeneric Brand name of drug and is capitilized - ANSWERSTrade name Highest abuse and dependency with NO accepted medic...

The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a pt who has been newly diagnosed w/ type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? a. anxiety b. anxiety related to new drug therapy c. anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars." d. anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having t...

When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? a. Tetracyclines b. Sulfonamides c. Cephalosporins d. Quinolones - ANSWERSc The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct? a. "Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication." b. "Mi...

generic name - ANSWERSshorter, simpler that is commonly used by pharmacists (drug name) brand name - ANSWERScreated by each drug company that makes and sell the specific drug (drug name) chemical name - ANSWERSdescribes the exact chemical composition of atoms and molecules (drug name) Prescription - ANSWERSdrug order from state authorize prescriber High Alert - ANSWERSdrug with increased risk of harm if used in error Herbal - ANSWERSdrug that's least understood and least contro...

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for physical examination. The patient reports difficulty falling asleep. The medical assistant should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following medication? a. Esomeprazole b. Loperamide c. Metformin d. Zolpidem - ANSWERSc. Zolpidem A medical assistant is transcribing a prescription from a provider for a medication to have must be taking hourly. Which of the following abbreviations should the medical assistant identify a...

Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A) Client states chest pain is relieved. B) Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90. C) Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90. D) Client's SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96%. - ANSWERSClient states chest pain is relieved. Rationale: Nitroglycerin reduces myoca...