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Lehne-s Pharmacology Ch 2 (10th Edition) questions with correct answers
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Lehne's Pharmacology Ch 2 (10th Edition)questions with correct answers
List the five rights of drug administration. - ANSWER: ➡ Right drug, right patient, right dose,
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right route, right time.
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Others recommended for inclusion: Right assessment, right documentation, right evaluation,
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patient's right to education, patient's right of refusal
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Is the nurses responsibilities over after administration? - ANSWER: ➡ No. Important events
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will take place after the object is delievered, and these must be responded to.
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What does contraindication mean? - ANSWER: ➡ Conditions that make a medication or
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process not recommended.
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The nurse is the last line of defense against medication error T/F - ANSWER: ➡ True
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List the 8 aspects of drug therapy - ANSWER: ➡ 1. Preadministration Assessment
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2. Dosage and Administration
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3. Promoting Therapeutic Effects
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4. Minimizing Adverse Effects
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5. Minimizing Adverse Interactions
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6. Making PRN Decisions
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7. Evaluating Responses to Medication
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8. Managing Toxicity
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, Describe the 3 basic goals Preadministration Assessment - ANSWER: ➡ Collecting Baseline
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Data: needed to evaulate therapeutic and adverse effects of the drug to determine
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effectiveness.
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Identifying High-Risk Patients: Knowing who is predisposed to adverse drug effects based on
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pathophysiology, genetics, allergies, life span, pregnancy and age.
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Assessing the patient's capacity for self-care.
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List some mechanisms to reduce dosage and administration error. - ANSWER: ➡ -Certain
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drugs can have more than one use
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-Many drugs can be administered by more than one route
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-Certain intravenous agents can cause severe local injury if the drug seeps into the tissue
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surrounding the IV
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-Read the medication order clearly and clarify any uncertainties with the perscriber
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-Verify the patient's identity
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-Read the medication clearly for dose and route
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-Don't administer any drug if you don't understand the reason for use
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How can therapeutic effects be promoted? - ANSWER: ➡ Nonpharmacologic measures can
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be used to enhance drug effects. ex. Arthirits drug treatment can be optimized by excersizes,
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physical therapy and rest
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How can you reduce adverse effects of medications? - ANSWER: ➡ Know the following
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about drugs you administer...
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- Major adverse effects of the drugs
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- When these reactions are likely to occur
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- Early signs that an adverse reaction is developing
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- Interventions that can minimize discomfort and harm
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