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pharm exam 1 master set
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cnw38m

1. K+ 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

2. Creatinine lab <2 mg/dL - watch trends
value

3. Hgb 12-18 g/dL

4. WBC 5,000-10,000/mm3

5. Platelets 150,000-300,000

6. Minimal urine 30mL/hr
output per hour

7. Na+ 135-145 mEq/L

8. BUN 6-24mg/dL

9. to promote suc- -readiness to learn, assess barriers (language, pain, reading, teach family if
cessful patient forgetful patient)
education, a -invested n engaged, good timing, conductive quiet area
nurse should do -good for education level, simply written instruction, when to call provider, min-
what interven- imize side effects, several sessions to avoid overload, give community resources
tions and test understanding of instruction

10. for older adults, -Make sure senses are sharp as possible: glasses clean n functional hearing aids
nurses should do -speak so the patient can hear and face them
what interven- -limit distractions n treat w respect
tions -use large print n bright colors
-review medication at each visit
-advise to complete vial of life
-take list of drugs to all appointments
-encourage simple dosing schedule
-w sudden confusion or disorientation, suspect recently prescribed meds


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-encourage to report if new drug ineffective
-consider use of memory aids

11. medication patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation
rights

12. breeches in right wristband, name n DOB, patient identifiers
patient

13. breeches in right not checking the MAR, not checking the pills/syringe to make sure right from pyxis,
drug not checking w wristband

14. breeches in right not checking mg on pills/syringe, calculated wrong, didn't check physical need w
dose some drugs

15. breeches in right = giving around or with food, expiration date, missing the hour for meds, not
timw giving when patient needs

16. breeches in right not give in right spot w right technique, crushed or mixed meds that shouldn't,
route taking pills w different liquid or not taking iron w orange juice

17. trade name proprietary name, is chosen by the drug company and is usually a registered
trademark, has different fillers (how drug is stuck together), always begin w capital
letter

18. generic name is the official, nonproprietary name for the drug; this name is not owned by any
drug company, universal, lowercase letters

19. controlled sub- scheduled categories
stances are bro-
ken down into

20. scheduled cate- 1-5 levels (1 worst, 5 least worrisome)
gories



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21. level 1 Substances in this schedule have no currently accepted medical use in the United
States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high
potential for abuse.

22. level 1 examples heroin, lusergic acid diethylamide (LSD), cannabis, peyote, methaqualone, and
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

23. level 2 Substances in this schedule have a high potential for abuse that may lead to severe
psychological or physical dependence

24. level 2 examples combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage
unit, cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone, meperidine,
oxycodone, fentanyl, dextroamphetamine, dextroamphetamine/amphetamine,
and methylphenidate.

25. level 3 Substances in this schedule have a potential for abuse less than substances in
Schedules I or II, and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence
or high psychological dependence.

26. level 3 examples include products containing less than 90 mg of codeine per dosage unit (aceta-
minophen with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.

27. level 4 Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances
in Schedule III

28. level 4 examples IV substances include alprazolam, carisoprodol, diazepam, lorazepam, zolpidem,
and tramadol.

29. level 5 Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances
listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of preparations containing limited
quantities of certain narcotics.

30. level 5 examples

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