Final (Pharmacology) - McCuistion & ppt Questions and answers with complete solutions

The nurse is required to chart the patient's response to all of the following groups of medications except: - ANSWER-antihyperlipidemics What is the primary purpose of self-medication administration? - ANSWER-To empower the patient to be more effective in management of the therapeutic regimen A nurse reads the following order: "Take one multivitamin qod." The nurse will - ANSWER-call the prescriber to clarify the order. A pt asks about disposal of meds. What are the nurses best response? - ANSWER-- Mix meds with coffee grounds/cat litter - Remove ID info on original container The RN educator on the unit receives a list of high-alert drugs. Which strategy is recommended to decrease the risk of errors with these meds? - ANSWER-- Limit access - Use special labels - Provide increased info to staff - Standardize the ordering and prep of these drugs The RN is aware that TJC has recommended which abbreviation to be on the "do not use" list for ordering or documenting meds? - ANSWER-qd A pt refuses to take the prescribed meds. Which is the nurses best response to this patient? - ANSWER-Explain the risks of not taking the medication What info is essential for the nurse to know related to right documentation - ANSWER-- The correct site of injectable meds - The pt response to an antiemetic - Pt BP before giving anti-hypertensive - Date and time of dose and necessity for the nurses initials and signature