Nursing 240 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers

Assigned according to potential for abuse Correct Answer DEA classification Type of data: blood pressure, potassium lab value, respiration rate Correct Answer objective data Onset of action Correct Answer Time for minimum effective concentration after administration. Type of data: patient is crying, patient states "I just don't feel good" Correct Answer subjective data Trough drug level Correct Answer the lowest plasma concentration of a drug synergistic effect Correct Answer interaction of two or more medicines that results in a greater effect than when the medicines are taken alone Name 3 nursing interventions that can help in a teaching session with a patient Correct Answer Assess pt's readiness to learn Create a distraction free, comfortable environment Eliminate language barriers (use a translator) Consider education level of patient Many more! What do you need to verify when clarifying the "patient" right of medication Correct Answer 2 patient identifiers, name/date of birth Enteric coated drugs are broken down in... Correct Answer the small intestine protein binding Correct Answer the attachment of a drug molecule to a plasma or tissue protein, effectively making the drug inactive How do PO drugs get to the liver? Correct Answer Portal vein