NURS 3100 Exam One with Questions and Answers

NURS 3100 Exam One with Questions and Answers A client admitted to the hospital tells the nurse they are very nervous about getting all their medications while they are in the hospital b/c their health care provider has them on a very "strict" schedule. The nurse understands that which of the following describes the principles about how medication dosing schedules are determined? (select all that apply) a) the physical and biological characteristics of a drug may determine dosing schedule b) specific times may improve effectiveness and decrease risk for adverse effects c) some drugs must be taken a certain time prior to an event or immediately after an event d) dosing may be set for the convenience of patient and nurse e) hospitals have routine dosing intervals so that all parties receive medications at the same time each day ANSWER - the physical and biological characteristics of a drug may determine dosing schedule - specific times may improve effectiveness and decrease risk for adverse effects - some drugs must be taken at a certain times prior to an event or immediately after an event - dosing may be set for the convenience of patient and nurse A patient at a community health center has been prescribed oral medications and tells the nurse that medications were administered IV when they were in the hospital. The nurse discusses the advantages of oral medication, based on which of the following? a) the oral route is considered the second safest route, after the intradermal route b) tablets that are scored may be crushed for easier swallowing c) enteric-coated drugs are designed to dissolve in the stomach, not the small intestine d) a major disadvantage of oral medications is that the patient must be conscious and able to swallow