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The blending of attitudes & beliefs:
a) assimilation b) anthropology c) acculturation d) bicultural |
acculturation & assimilation
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When a person crosses two cultures, lifestyles, & sets of values it is:
a) assimilation b) anthropology c) acculturation d) bicultural |
bicultural
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Another term for assimilation is:
a) assimilation b) anthropology c) acculturation d) bicultural |
acculturation
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Another term for Biomedical health belief is:
a) Holistic health belief b) Magico-religious health belief c) scientific health belief |
scientific health belief
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Mediating spoken communication between people speaking different languages without adding, omitting, distorting meaning or editorializing is:
a) assimilation b) acculturation c) interpretor |
interpretor
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A disorder that occurs in response to transition from one cultural setting to another:
a) assimilation b) bioculture shock c) stereotyping d) culture shock c) acculturation d) bicultural |
culture shock
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The differential treatment of individuals or groups:
a) prejudice b) racism c) discrimination d) stereotyping |
discrimination
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A belief holding that the forces of nature must be maintained in balance & harmony:
a) Biomedical health belief b) Magico-religious health belief c) Holistic health belief d) Scientific health belief |
Holistic health belief
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A belief system in which peopl attribute the fate of the world & those in it to the actions of God, the Gods, or other supernatural forces for good or evil:
a) Biomedical health belief b) Magico-religious health belief c) Holistic health belief d) Scientific health belief |
Magico-religious health belief
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A process by which members of a foreign culture learn the values & behaviors of a culture to which they have immigrated:
a) assimilation b) anthropology c) acculturation d) bicultural |
acculturation & assimilation
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What are the 5 rights of medication administration
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Right Drug
Right Dose Right Patient Right Route Right Time 6th !!! Right Documentation |
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If the chart & the kardex or the chart and the MAR do not match or shows a descrepency the nurse should:
a) Do not assume anything b) seek out the truth c) call the board of directors d) give the medication to the patient anyway |
DO NOT assume anything
Seek out the truth YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE |
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The window for medication administration is:
a) 15 - 30 minutes before and after the time it is ordered to be given b) 30 min - 1 hour before and after the time it is ordered to be given c) up to 30 minutes before medication is ordered to be given but no later than 1 hour later d) up to one hour before but not beyond 30 minutes after medication is ordered to be given |
15 - 30 minutes before and after the time it is ordered to be given
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A severe allergic reaction is called:
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anaphylaxis
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Ear wax is also called:
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cerumen
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Inflammation of the skin is also called:
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dermatitis
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A term used that is pertaining to the skin:
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dermatological
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A prurtic papulovesicular dermatitis that occurs as a reaction to many endogenous & exogenous agents is called:
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eczema
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a group of eye diseases characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure that causes pathological changes in the optik disk & typical defects in the field of vision is:
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Glaucoma
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A term used for flushing or washing out a body cavity, organ, or wound with a specific solution that may or may not be medicated is:
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irrigation or lavage
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"M A R" is:
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Medication Administration Record
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The crescent shaped upper surface of a column or liquid is referred to as:
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meniscus
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A handheld nebulizer, a pressurized container of medication used by a client to release the med thru a nose or mouth piece is called a:
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Metered dose inhaler "M D I"
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Agents used to dilate the pupils are called:
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mydriatics
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Nasal openinmgs are called:
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nares
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Pertaining to the nose:
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nasal
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Pertaining to the eye:
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ophthalmalic
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An opening into the body is called a:
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orfice
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When pertaining to the ear?
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otic
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To administer an excessive dose is called:
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overdose
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A term used for a technique performed through the skin as in an injection, removal of tissue for biopsy that is accomplished by a needle:
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percutaneous
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A term used for recurrent eczema appearing with the advent of cold weather is:
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pruritius
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A solid, cone shaped medicated substance which is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra is called a:
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suppository
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When a preparation of a finely divided drugis to be incorporated in some suitable liquid vehicle before it is used or is already incorporated in such a vehicle, the vehicle is called a@:
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suspension
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An agent that produces effects similar to those of impulses conveyed by adrenergic postganglionic fibers of the sympathetic nervous sytem is called:
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sympathomimetic
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What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
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right drug
right dose right patient right route right time right document |
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You should check the __________ at the beginning of your shift.
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M A R
Medication Administration Record |
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If the chart & Kardex, or the chart & the MAR, or the MAR & the KArdex do not match, or if there is any other discrepancy, the nurse should?
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Seek oout the truth
Do not assume anything is right until certain |
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Before administering medications you should check special instructions.
Examples of special instructions are: |
Checking patients Heart Rate before administering Lanoxin
Checking Blood Pressure measurement for hypertensive medications Check for clotting times for coumadine Checking bloos sugar for insulin |
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The window for medication administration is typically:
a) 5 - 10 minutes before or after order states it should be given b) 15 - 30 minutes before or after medication order states it is to be given c) 30 min - 1 hour before or after medication order staes it is to be given d) no more than 30 minutes before and no longer than 1 hour after it is ordered to be given |
15 - 30 minutes before or after medication order states it is to be given
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How many times is the nurse suppose to check the medication during preparation of administration?
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3 times !
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At what points of preparation for the administration of medication for a patient should you check the medication?
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1 - at the time you remove the med from the drawer
2- during the set up of the med 3_ when you return the med to the drawer Check again before giving to the patient |
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If the patient cannot swallow medications whole, it is okay to crush some medications & mix them into soft foods EXCEPT:
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DO NOT crush any med that is enteric coated or sustained release
Always crush separately from others & administer to patient separately !!! |
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When pouring medications into a cup, always pour it ...?
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out of the side opposite of the label
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When viewing the medication for right dosage amount poured into a medication cup the bottom of the meniscus should be:
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at the level of the desired line on the cup
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When administyering medications, it is important to follow policy & procedure for checking meds, check patients name bracelet every time you administer the medication, stay w/ patient until medications are taken & never leave medications at the bedside. The only exception to leaving medications at a patients bedside are:
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some exceptions are medications that are routinly used at the bedside such as ointments, etc.
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When watching a patient take their medications, the nurse should:
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watch the patient for difficulty swallowing
remember that some patients may need to take one med at a time to swallow safely |
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The abbreviation "os" means?
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left eye
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The abbreviation "ou" means?
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both eyes
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The abbreviation "od" means?
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right eye
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When the nurse applies eye drops she should:
a) wear gloves b) keep ointment tube tip sterile c) apply ointment to the inside of the bottom lid |
ALL of the ABOVE
a) wear gloves b) keep ointment tube tip sterile c) apply ointment to the inside of the bottom lid |
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The ideal position of the patient when administering ear drops is:
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lying on the side
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The abbreviation "au" means
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both ears
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The abbreviation "as" means?
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left ear
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The abbreviation "ad" means?
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right ear
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When administering ear drops to adults you should pull the ear?
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pull ear up & back for adults and children over 3 years old
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When applying ear drops to a child under 3 years old, you should pull the ear ...?
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pull the ear down & back for children under 3 years old
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Sub-lingual medication administration means?
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drug is placed under the tongue
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Sub-lingual medications can be chewed or swallowed whole?
True or False? |
False
sublingual meds are delivered into the system quickly because of the large vessels under the tongue (expedient delivery of medication is purpose for most sub-lingual meds) |
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Buccal medications can be chewed or swallowed whole.
True or False? |
False
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A belief system in which peopl attribute the fate of the world & those in it to the actions of God, the Gods, or other supernatural forces for good or evil:
a) Biomedical health belief b) Magico-religious health belief c) Holistic health belief d) Scientific health belief Magico-religious health belief |
Magico-religious health belief
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If the patient cannot swallow medications whole, it is okay to crush some medications & mix them into soft foods EXCEPT:
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DO NOT crush any med that is enteric coated or sustained release
Always crush separately from others & administer to patient separately !!! |
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The window for medication administration is typically:
a) 5 - 10 minutes before or after order states it should be given b) 15 - 30 minutes before or after medication order states it is to be given c) 30 min - 1 hour before or after medication order staes it is to be given d) no more than 30 minutes before and no longer than 1 hour after it is ordered to be given |
15 - 30 minutes before or after medication order states it is to be given
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A book that contains a list of products used in medicine, with descriptions of the product, chemical tests fo rdetermining identity & purity, & formulas & prescriptions.
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pharmacopia
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A sweetened & aromatic solution of alchohol used as a vehicle for medicinal agents is:
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elixir
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A concentrated form of a drug made from vegetables or animals
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extract
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When the therapeutic action of a drug relieves symptoms of a disease but does not affect the disease it self is:
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Palliative
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When the therapeutic action of a drug cures a disease or condition it is called:
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curative
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When the therapeutic action of a drug supports body function until other treatments ot the body's response can take over, it is said to be:
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supportive
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When the therapeutic action of a drug replaces body fluids or substances it is called:
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substitutive
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When the therapeutic action of a drug destroys malignant cells, it is called:
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chemotherapeutic
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When the therapeutic action of a drug returns the body to health it is called@:
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restorative
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The therapeutic effect of a drug is also called the:
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desired effect
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The primary intended effect of a drug is also called the:
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therapeutic or desired effectA
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An unintended effect of a drug, also called a secondary effect, is a:
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side effect
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Secondary effects of a drug that are predictable & may also be tolerable are called:
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side effects
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Secondary effects of drugs that are severe & therfore may justify the discontinuation of the drug are:
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adverse effects
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The difference between a side effect and a adverse effect is:
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side effects are usually predictible & tolerable
adverse effects are sever & may warrant the discontinuation of the drug |
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A medication in a liquid suspension applied to the skin is called a:
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lotion
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A semisolid preparation of one or more drugs used for application to the skin & mucous membrane is called:
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ointment
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A semipermeable membrane shaped in the form of a disc or patch that contains a drug to be absorbed through the skin over a long period of time is a:
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transdermal patch
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Symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction are:
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shortness of breath
acute hypotension tachcardia |
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When a drug has an unexpected or highly individual affect or is under or overresponsive it is said to have a:
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idiosyncratic effect
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The difference between a drug tolerance & a cummulative effect is:
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drug tolerance exists when person has a low response to a drug & therefore requires increasing doses to maintain a therapeutic effect
cummulative effect is an increasing response to a repeated dose of a drug that occurs when the rate of administartion exceeds the rate of metabolism or execretion & the amount of drug builds up in the body |
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When the administartion of a drug before, during, or after another drug alters the effect of one or both drugs it is called a:
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drug interaction
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When the effect of one drug on another is increased it is called:
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potentiating
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When the effect of a drug on another decreases the effect it is called:
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synergistic/inhibiting effect
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A disease unintentionally caused by medical or drug therapy is called:
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Iatrogenic disease
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Drugs that provide a local effect, can be messy & soil clothing, & enters the body through abrasions & cause systemic effects are:
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topical
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The advantage of a subcutaneous injection is:
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Onset of drug action is faster than oral
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The advantage of an intramuscular injection is:
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Pain from irritating drugs are minimized
can administer larger volume than in subcutaneous drug is rapidly absorbed |
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A subcutaneous injection requires what technioque in administration:
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sterile because it breaks the skin barrier
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Swallowing or chewing a sub-ligual or buccal medication results in:
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gastric juices may inactivate the medication
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subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal & intravenous routes of medications are also called:
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parenteral
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Four common medication orders are:
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stat
single order standing order prn order |
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Before administering a medication to a patient, the nurse should always:
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assess the clients health status & obtain a medication history prior to giving any medication
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Which medication order will be given every other day?
a) qh b) bid c) qod d) qd |
qod
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Therapeutic effects of medications with intramuscular or subcutaneous injections in the elderly may result in delay of drug action due to:
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impaired circulation
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Oral medicationa are contraindicated when:
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client is vomiting
has gastric or intestinal suction unconscious unable to swallow |
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A major indication for tube feeding is:
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the inability to ingest sufficient nutrients by mouth in the presence of a functioning GI tract
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The inability to ingest sufficient nutrients by mouth in the presence of a functioning GI tract may be the result of:
a)swallowing problems b)altered LOC c) hypermetabolic conditions d) anorexia e) supplement oral intake |
all of the above
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