PHARM Exam One - Test Bank Questions and Answers with complete solutions

The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with 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 to test my blood sugars." - ANSWER-d. Anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "Im upset about have to test my blood sugars." CH. 1 The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent? a. "Right time" b. "Right dose" c. "Right route" d. "Right medication" - ANSWER-a. "Right time" CH. 1 The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate? a. Nursing diagnosis b. Planning c. Implementation d. Evaluation - ANSWER-d. Evaluation