Nsu nursing pharm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

a drug must be cosigned if - a high risk med is being given accumulation of drugs is caused by: - renal and hepatic dysfunction adverse effects - severe responses to meds, STOP DRUG ASAP adverse effects of iron - - most common cause of pediatric poisoning deaths - nausea - vomiting - constipation - stomach cramps - pain - black tarry stools - liquids can stain teeth - injectable forms cause pain on injection all medication orders must be - signed or co signed allergic reaction - unp...

Pharmacology - Answer study of agents that alter functions of living organisms what is a drug? - Answer any chemical that affects the processes of a living organism what are drugs used for? - Answer prevent, cure, diagnose, alleviate, relieve what is the nurse's key role? - Answer education what is an example of a preventative drug? - Answer birth control what is an example of a curative drug? - Answer antiobiotics, bone marrow transplant in sickle cell disease what is an example of a di...