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15 Cards in this Set
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How are intrinsic drugs different from extrinsic drugs?
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a. Intrinsic drugs are made by the body, whereas extrinsic drugs are made outside the body.
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What major consideration allows a drug to be available over the counter rather that by prescription?
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d. The drug is safe when the directions for dosage and scheduling are followed.
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Which statement about agonist and antagonist drugs is true?
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b. Both agonists and antagonist drugs must interact with receptors to produce their intended responses.
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Why must the nurse always ask a patient about his or her use of any herbal supplements or botanicals?
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d. These substances can interact with a prescribed drug.
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Which statement about drug side effects is true?
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a. All drugs have side effects.
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Which drug administration route is most likely to result in reduced drug bioavailability?
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a. External
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Which drug administration route in the most dangerous?
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b. Intravenous
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A patient has all of the following health problems. Which problem causes the nurse to be alert for an increased risk for drug side effects?
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b. Kidney disease
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Which body tissues or fluids are routes of drug elimination? (Select all that apply)
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c. Liver d. Lungs f. Saliva g. Tears
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What is the best way for the nurse to make sure that the right patient is receiving a prescribed drug when the patient is alert and oriented?
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d. Have the patient state his or her name and births date
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What is the most important role of the nurse in preventing drug errors?
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b. Always following the "six rights" of drug administration
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A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment, 1 inch STAT, for elevated blood pressure. What must the nurse do before giving this drug?
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c. Put on a pair of disposable gloves.
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A sublingual drug is administered by placing the drug in what part of the body?
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b. Under the tongue.
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When giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused, what is the best way for the nurse to identify the patient?
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c. Check the name on the patient's wristband.
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The nurse asks the patient to state his name and birth date, and the patient responds correctly. The nurse then gives the patient the prscibribed drug tablet. The patient says "I haven't ever taken a green pill before." What is the nurse's response.
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d."Dont take this drug right now, Let me recheck everything to be sure."
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