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Table of Contents PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION • Safe Medication Administration & Six Rights • Medication Orders & Prescriptions • Medication Errors & Safety • Drug Calculations & Dosages • Routes of Administration • Medication Interactions & Side Effects CULTURAL COMPETENCE & COMMUNICATION • Culturally Competent Care • Therapeutic Communication • Patient Education SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL • Patient Safety & Fall Prevention • Infection Control & Standard Precautions • Restraints & Seizure Precautions • Fire Safety & Disaster Preparedness NURSING PROCESS & PRIORITIZATION • Assessment & Data Collection • Nursing Diagnoses & Planning • Implementation & Evaluation • Delegation & Assignment • Prioritization & Triage FLUID & ELECTROLYTE BALANCE • Fluid Volume Deficit & Excess • Electrolyte Imbalances • Acid-Base Balance CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM • Hypertension • Myocardial Infarction & Angina • Heart Failure • Dysrhythmias & Cardiac Monitoring • Peripheral Vascular Disease RESPIRATORY SYSTEM • Asthma & COPD • Pneumonia & Tuberculosis • Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory Care • Chest Tubes & Suctioning NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM • Stroke & Head Injury • Seizures & Epilepsy • Parkinson's Disease & Multiple Sclerosis • Spinal Cord Injury GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM • Peptic Ulcer Disease & GERD • Hepatitis & Liver Disease • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Colostomy & Ostomy Care RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM • Acute & Chronic Kidney Disease • Urinary Tract Infections • Dialysis & Renal Failure ENDOCRINE SYSTEM • Diabetes Mellitus • Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders • Adrenal Disorders INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM • Burns & Wound Care • Pressure Ulcers & Skin Integrity MATERNITY & NEWBORN CARE • Prenatal Care & Complications • Labor & Delivery • Postpartum Care • Newborn Assessment & Care PEDIATRIC NURSING • Growth & Development • Pediatric Illnesses & Immunizations • Child Safety LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES • Informed Consent & Patient Rights • Documentation & Reporting • Abuse & Neglect • Ethical Principles MENTAL HEALTH • Psychiatric Disorders • Therapeutic Relationships • Crisis Intervention ________________________________________ SECTION 1: PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 1. Safe Medication Administration & Six Rights 1. What is the best way for the nurse to make sure that the right patient is receiving a prescribed drug when the patient is alert and oriented? A. Ask the patient to state his or her name B. Check the patient's wrist band C. Look at the patient's chart D. Have the patient state his or her name and birth date Answer: D. Have the patient state his or her name and birth date Rationale: Using two patient identifiers (name and birth date) is the safest method to verify patient identity. Asking only for the patient's name may result in errors if the patient is confused or hard of hearing. Checking the wrist band is important but should be done in conjunction with asking the patient to state identifying information. 2. When is it acceptable for the nurse to take a verbal order from the prescriber before giving a drug to a patient? A. During the night shift when the prescriber is not at the hospital B. In an emergency situation such as a cardiac arrest C. When a patient is experiencing severe pain D. At any time it is necessary Answer: B. In an emergency situation such as a cardiac arrest Rationale: Verbal orders should only be taken in emergency situations when the prescriber is not immediately available to write the order. In non-emergency situations, the prescriber should write the order or provide it through electronic prescribing. Verbal orders should be read back to the prescriber for verification. 3. The nurse is giving morning medications to a patient who refuses to take an oral dose of docusate (Colace). What is the nurse's best response? A. "Your prescriber ordered that you must take this drug twice a day." B. "Docusate will soften your bowel movements so that you do not strain." C. "This drug will help prevent constipation while you are on bed rest." D. "Can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?" Answer: D. "Can you tell me why you do not want to take the docusate?" Rationale: The nurse should first explore the patient's reason for refusing the medication. This therapeutic approach respects the patient's autonomy and may reveal misunderstandings or concerns that can be addressed. While providing education about the medication is important, it should come after understanding the patient's perspective. 4. What is the most important role of the nurse in preventing drug errors? A. Always checking the patient's diagnosis before giving a drug B. Always following the "six rights" of drug administration C. Being the one defense for detecting and preventing drug errors D. Being most likely to detect a drug error that has occurred Answer: B. Always following the "six rights" of drug administration Rationale: Following the six rights (right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation) is the foundation of safe medication administration. This systematic approach prevents errors before they occur. While nurses are the last line of defense in medication safety, proactive prevention through the six rights is most effective. 5. The prescriber orders atenolol (Tenormin) 25 mg to be given orally once a day to control a patient's high blood pressure. The nurse takes the patient's vital signs and finds that the blood pressure is 128/80 and the heart rate is 60 b/m. What does the nurse do first before giving this drug? A. Check the order for prescriber limitations on when the drug should be given B. Notify the prescriber and ask if the drug should be given C. Reassess the blood pressure and heart rate in 30 minutes D. Give the drug exactly as prescribed Answer: A. Check the order for prescriber limitations on when the drug should be given Rationale: Beta-blockers like atenolol are often ordered with parameters regarding heart rate and blood pressure (e.g., hold if pulse 60 or systolic BP 100). The nurse should first check the order for these parameters before administering the medication. The patient's vital signs are within normal limits, so notifying the prescriber is not necessary at this point. 6. A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment, 1 inch STAT, for elevated blood pressure. What must the nurse do before giving this drug? A. Shave the hair off the patient's chest B. Place the patient on a heart monitor C. Put on a pair of disposable gloves D. Measure the dose directly on the patient's skin Answer: C. Put on a pair of disposable gloves Rationale: Nitroglycerin ointment is absorbed through the skin, and the nurse must wear gloves to prevent accidental absorption of the medication. The dose should be measured on the application paper, not directly on the patient's skin. Hair does not need to be shaved; the ointment can be applied to a hairless area or over a small amount of hair. 7. A sublingual drug is administered by placing the drug in what part of the body? A. Between the cheek and the upper jaw B. Under the tongue C. In the nose D. In the eyes Answer: B. Under the tongue Rationale: Sublingual administration involves placing the medication under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the rich network of capillaries. Buccal administration is placement between the cheek and gum. Intranasal and ophthalmic routes are used for medications delivered to the nose and eyes, respectively. 8. What administration technique does the nurse use to give a 2-year-old child ear drops? A. Pull the earlobe down and back B. Pull the earlobe up and out C. Keep the earlobe straight D. Hang the patient's head over the side of the bed Answer: A. Pull the earlobe down and back Rationale: For children under 3 years of age, the earlobe should be pulled down and back to straighten the ear canal. For adults and children over 3 years, the pinna is pulled up and back. This technique ensures proper delivery of the medication into the ear canal. 9. What must the nurse be sure to tell the patient after a vaginal drug is administered? A. "This drug should be refrigerated." B. "You may take this drug at home while sitting on the toilet." C. "Be sure to empty your bladder after receiving this drug." D. "Remain lying down for 10 to 15 minutes after taking this drug." Answer: D. "Remain lying down for 10 to 15 minutes after taking this drug." Rationale: After vaginal administration, the patient should remain lying down for 10-15 minutes to allow the medication to dissolve and be absorbed properly. This prevents leakage and ensures therapeutic effect. The patient does not need to empty their bladder immediately after vaginal medication, and the medication should be stored according to package instructions. 10. When giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused, what is the best way for the nurse to identify the patient? A. Check the room and bed number that the patient occupies B. Ask the patient to state his or her name and birth date C. Check the name on the patient's wristband D. Ask the patient if he or she is Mr. or Ms. (name) Answer: C. Check the name on the patient's wristband Rationale: For a confused patient, the wristband provides the most reliable identification. The patient may not be able to accurately state their name or birth date, and asking leading questions may result in inaccurate responses. Room and bed numbers are not reliable identifiers as patients may be moved or confused about their location. 11. The physician orders all of the following drugs for a patient who had surgery 2 days ago. Which drug order does the nurse administer first? A. Alphamine (cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg intramuscularly once B. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg orally every 8 hours C. Compazine (prochlorperazine) 10 mg orally STAT D. Dalmane (flurazepam) 30 mg orally at night PRN Answer: C. Compazine (prochlorperazine) 10 mg orally STAT Rationale: STAT orders are the highest priority and must be given immediately. Compazine is an antiemetic, and the patient may be experiencing nausea that needs urgent treatment. PRN medications are given as needed, and routine medications can be scheduled throughout the day. The STAT order takes precedence over all other orders. 12. Which of the following principles of medication administration will be taught to a patient who will be administering his own subcutaneous (SC) injections? A. Use a 22 G, 5/8 inch needle B. Rotate sites among the upper arm, abdomen, and anterior thigh C. Avoid injecting within 3 inches of a previous injection site D. Insert the needle at a 30-degree angle to the skin Answer: B. Rotate sites among the upper arm, abdomen, and anterior thigh Rationale: Site rotation is essential for subcutaneous injections to prevent lipodystrophy and ensure consistent absorption. The recommended sites include the upper arm, abdomen (at least 2 inches from the umbilicus), and anterior thigh. The needle gauge and length depend on the medication and patient factors. The needle should be inserted at a 45-90 degree angle depending on the amount of subcutaneous tissue. 13. Before the nurse administers a liquid medication to an 83-year-old male patient, the nurse should: A. Assess the swallowing reflex by offering a sip of water B. Ask the patient if he would prefer to give the medication to himself C. Mix thoroughly in applesauce or pudding D. Assess the ability to understand information relative to the drug Answer: A. Assess the swallowing reflex by offering a sip of water Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk for dysphagia and aspiration. Assessing the swallowing reflex before administering liquid medication is essential for safety. While other options are appropriate considerations, safety related to swallowing is the priority. Mixing medication in applesauce or pudding may be appropriate but requires verification that it is safe to crush or mix the specific medication. 14. The nurse receives an order to give vitamin D 10 mcg bid. The nurse recognizes that the abbreviation mcg refers to a measurement in: A. Milligrams B. Milliequivalents C. Milliliters D. Micrograms Answer: D. Micrograms Rationale: The abbreviation mcg stands for micrograms. Milligrams is abbreviated as mg, milliequivalents as mEq, and milliliters as mL. Understanding medication abbreviations is essential for accurate medication administration. 15. Before the nurse administers a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the nurse should assess: A. Blood pressure B. Respiratory rate C. Apical heart rate D. Level of consciousness Answer: C. Apical heart rate Rationale: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that slows the heart rate. The apical heart rate should be assessed for a full minute before administration. The medication is typically held if the heart rate is below 60 bpm (or as specified by the provider's parameters). Blood pressure, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness are important assessments but are not the priority parameter for digoxin administration. 16. A patient complains about the taste of the sublingual nitroglycerin and admits that she swallows it rather than holding it under his tongue. The nurse explains that sublingual medications: A. Should not be swallowed because it alters the absorption potential B. Can be inserted rectally without loss of absorption potential C. Can be held against the roof of the mouth with the tongue to reduce taste D. Can be taken between the cheek and tongue to diminish taste Answer: A. Should not be swallowed because it alters the absorption potential Rationale: Sublingual medications are designed to be absorbed through the rich capillary network under the tongue. Swallowing the medication results in absorption through the GI tract, which is slower and less predictable. This significantly reduces the therapeutic effect, especially important for medications like nitroglycerin that are used for acute symptom relief.