pharmacology and the nursing process - assessment - correct answer 1. asses patient variables
2. assess patient medication history
3. assess
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assess patient variables - correct answer -growth and development r/t age
-body build/weight
-past/present medical history or allergies
-nutritional practices
-sociocultural beliefs -> how do they view meds
-cognitive function
-physical abilities/limitations
-physical assessment -> vitals, height, weight, labs
MEDICATION HISTORY - correct answer -prescription
-OTC
-substance abuse -> drugs, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, food
-problems with drug therapy in past -> allergic reactions, adverse effects, noncompliance
-cultural variable -> some meds not allowed in certain cultures
standing order - correct answer established for all patients with a specific condition
rights of medication administration - correct answer right:
1. patient
2. drug
3. dose
4. route
5. frequency
6. time
7. documentation
proper administration of medication - correct answer 1. use measures to support therapeutic/desired effect
2. observe for desired effect
-establish baseline data
-establish observational parameters (vitals, labs, pain assessments) to evaluate effectiveness
teaching patients regarding medication - correct answer 1. explain drug, dose, side effects, food-drug interactions, frequency, method of administration
2. establish realistic teaching goals
3. evaluate effectiveness
where should patients dispose of meds at home - correct answer 1. crush meds, place in original containers, black out information, place in other container in brown bag and place in trash
2. syringes placed in glass jar then put in paper bag and place in trash
factors influencing route of administration - correct answer 1. chemical/physical properties of drug
2. pathological condition of pt
3. adequacy of medication compliance
dose - correct answer amount of med to be given at one time
dosage - correct answer regulation of size, frequency and number of doses
dosage form - correct answer final product administered to pt
aqueous solutions - correct answer substances dissolved in water/syrups
aqueous suspensions - correct answer solid particles suspended in liquid
syrup - correct answer med dissolved in concentrated solution of sugar
emulsions - correct answer fats/oils suspended in liquid with emulsifier
spirits - correct answer alcohol solutions
elixir - correct answer aromatic sweetened alcoholic and water solution
tincture - correct answer alcohol extract of plant or water
fluid extract - correct answer concentrated alcoholic extract of plant or vegtables
extract - correct answer syrup or dried form of pharmacologically active drus
capsule - correct answer gelatinous soluble case that contains liquid, dry or beaded particles
-slow, continuous dissolution for extended period
tablet - correct answer compressed powdered drug or drug in small disk
enteric coated tablet - correct answer coated with second layer of material to prevent dissolution in stomach so it can disintegrate in SI
press coated tablet - correct answer contain second layer of material pressed on allowing incompatible ingredients to be separated and dissolve at different rates [Show Less]