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NSG 1002 Pharmacology Study guide10 rights of Medication Administration to ensure safe administration of medications - correct
answer-Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Assessment
Right Documentation
Right Education
Right Evaluation
Right to Refuse
Actions that can contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics - correct answer-Viral
infections
No infection is present
Incorrect taking of antibiotic (Skipping doses...etc)
Frequent use of antibiotics
Adverse effects of the phenytoin - correct answer-Gingivai Hyperplagia
Nystagmus
Leukopenia
Osteoporosis
SJS
Depression
Ventricular Fib
Thrombocytopenia
Aplastic anemia
Agranulocytosis
Adverse reaction to Asprin - correct answer-Tinnitus(Ringing of ears)
Urticaria(Hive
GI bleeding
Ulceration
Allergies to be aware of prior to administering the influenza vaccine to a patient - correct
answer-Eggs
An antiemetic is used to help patients tolerate which migraine drug - correct answer-Imitrex
Brand/Trade name - correct answer-Proprietary name...owned by the company
Can a medication be given without a doctor's order - correct answer-No, Nurse would be in
violation of the nurse practice act
, Conditions that the doctor should be aware of prior to ordering Rivastigmine (Exelon) to a
patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. - correct answer-Liver/Renal Diseases
asthma,COPD, Seizures, peptic ulcer disease, urinary disorder, Bradycardia, orthostatic
Hypotension
Correct actions when preparing an injectable drug and drawing up only half of the contents
of a single-use vial - correct answer-Waste it with kitty litter or coffee grounds
Effects that patients might experience with regards to their urination when they have had
atropine - correct answer-Urinary retention may occur
Examples of Herbal Therapies - correct answer-Aloe Vera
St. Johns wart
Garlic
Ginkgo
Dietary Supplements
Black Cohost
Examples of lab values that nurse needs to evaluate when a patient is taking both thiazide
diuretic and digoxin (Lanoxin) - correct answer-Serum potassium levels
Examples of what information should be taught to the patients about their medication -
correct answer-Name of medication
Dose
Intended effects of medication
Expected adverse reactions
Instructions on administration
Foods that may interact
When/How to take medication
External insulin pump allows the patient to monitor their - correct answer-Glucose levels
Facts about Polypharmacy - correct answer-Administration of many drugs together
More common in older adults
Can cause falls, malnutriton, confusion, renal/live dysfunction, noncompliance
*Multiple health care providers
*Herbal therapies
*OTC drugs
*Discontinued drugs
Generic name - correct answer-The official non-proprietary name (Should be ordered by this
name)
Give an example of a anti hypertensive medication - correct answer-Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Healthy behaviors that patients can do to help manage cholesterol, LDL, and HDL levels to
avoid taking medication - correct answer-low fat diet
exercise
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