A patient has been prescribed an oral drug that is known to have a high first-pass effect.
Which of the following measures has the potential to increase
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is available to body cells?
Answer: Administering the drug intravenously rather than orally
Question 2
A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her
patients. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to
patients in a hospital setting?
Answer: Narcotics to be used in the hospital are dispensed only with a written
prescription.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a patient who abuses marijuana. The treatment for marijuana abuse
consists mainly of
Answer: nonpharmacologic interventions combined with an exercise program.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic.
Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessments?
Answer: Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
Question 5
A patient has been receiving regular doses of an agonist for 2 weeks. Which of the following
should the nurse anticipate?
Answer: The drug will decrease in effectiveness
Question 6
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable
angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses
should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care?
Answer: Acute Pain, Headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
Question 7
A nurse is providing a patient with a list of drugs as a part of the patient's plan of care. Which
of the following drug nomenclatures should the nurse use to list the drugs?
Answer: The drugs' generic names
Question 8
Federal legislation dictates a lengthy and rigorous process of testing for new drugs. What is
the primary purpose of this testing process?
Answer: To ensure the safety of the public
Question 9
During a clinic visit, a patient complains of having frequent muscle cramps in her legs. The
nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has been taking over-the-counter laxatives for the
past 7 years. The nurse informed the patient that prolonged use of laxatives
Answer: may cause nutrient deficiencies.
Question 10
A home health nurse notes that there have been changes to a patient's oral drug regimen. The
nurse will closely monitor the new drug regimen to
Answer: identify any changes in drug absorption that would change the drug effect. [Show Less]