2027) Fundamentals of Nursing | 100%
Correct Questions & Answers - Galen
nurses are legally responsible for safe drug administration. what we need to know: -
CORRECTANSWER -side effects
-generics and brand name
-drug-drug, drug-condition, drug-food, drug-alcohol interactions
-BEERs criteria
-formulary
-off label use of drug
-medication adherence
-OD effects of meds
-under use/dosing (know right dose for which dx and therapeutic effect)
-poly pharmacy
appropriate procedure for drug administration -CORRECTANSWER 6 rights: patient,
drug dose, route, time, documentation
3 checks: label to MAR, label to order, label to patient
,medication reconciliation -CORRECTANSWER A procedure to maintain an accurate
and up-to-date list of medications for all patients between all phases of health care
delivery.
-recognize why pt is taking med, the side effects, which meds are needed and any
contraindications between dx and drug-drug
classification of drugs -CORRECTANSWER -chemical
-generic
-trade
-non prescription drugs (OTC)
-supplements
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) -CORRECTANSWER drugs must meet safety and
efficacy standards
controlled substances -CORRECTANSWER drugs that produce tolerance and
dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction
controlled substance schedules -CORRECTANSWER Schedule I: Drugs with no
current medical use with high potential for abuse and/or addiction.
, Schedule II: Drugs with some medically acceptable uses, but with high potential for
abuse and/or addiction. These drugs can be obtained through prescription.
Schedule III: Drugs with low to moderate potential for abuse and/or addiction, but less
dangerous than
Schedule IV: Drugs with viable medical use and low probability of use or misuse.
Schedule V: Drugs with low potential for abuse (lower than Schedule IV).
ADME -CORRECTANSWER absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
absorption (of drug) -CORRECTANSWER how the drug is take and how fast it reaches
the bloodstream to produce therapeutic effect
distribution (of drug) -CORRECTANSWER how drug goes through the body and into
the organs/target site
metabolism (of drug) -CORRECTANSWER process of breaking down medication into
metabolites (byproduct)
-enzymes produce byproducts
-liver disease affects enzymes= less breakdown of meds