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NURS 873 SHERPATH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS COMPLETE RATED A 100% VERIFIED.
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NURS 873 (PHARMACOLOGY) SHERPATH EXAM 1QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS COMPLETE
RATED A 100% VERIFIED.
What happens once a drug company's patent expires for a trade name
medication
A) other drug companies can manufacture the drug under the generic
name
B) Other drug companies can bid and take over the patent for the trade
name.
C)the medication is no longer available for sale
D)the company will change the trade name of the drug
Correct Answer -other drug companies can manufacture the drug under the
generic name
A patient is given lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, to decrease symptoms of
anxiety and restlessness on the evening prior to a planned surgery. the
nurse knows that the patient is experiencing a paradoxical drug reaction
when which of the following is assessed?
A)drowsiness and mild sedation
B) increased agitation and insomnia
C)a macular rash on the chest and back
D)increased appetite
Correct Answer -increased agitation and insomnia
The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate to a patient who just
has an appendectomy. the EHR indicated that the patient has no drug
allergies or history of adverse drug reactions. the patient reports, "The last
,time i received morphine, i got itchy and my eyes swelled shut. what is the
appropriate nursing action
A)check the EHR for documentation of adverse reaction
B)continue administration of morphine
C)reassure the patient that the last reaction was an isolated event that will
not happen again
D)notify the health care provider and pharmacy of the patient's adverse
reaction
E)contact the surgeon for an alternate pain control medication
Correct Answer -notify the health care provider and pharmacy of the
patient's adverse reaction
contact the surgeon for an alternate pain control medication
Which method does the FDA use for special alerts or medication guidelines
A)Risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS)
B)FAQ pamphlet
C)medication guidelines (Med Guide)
D)boxed warnings
E) MedWatch
Correct Answer -Risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS)
medication guidelines (med Guide)
boxed warnings
The nurse is reviewing a prescription for oxycodone that states, "take 5 to
10 mg by mouth every 4-6 hours." what is the appropriate nursing action
, A) provide education to the pt and answer any questions
B) contact the health care provider and clarify the prescription
C)contact health care provider and request a higher dose for this patient
D)fax the prescription to the patients pharmacy
Correct Answer -contact the health care provider and clarify the
prescription
To prevent drug errors, nurse managers should implement which concept
A) implementing a punitive culture
B) give ongoing recognition
C)provide education for all employees
D)embrace a non-punitive culture
E) deliver education to only certain employees
Correct Answer -give ongoing recognition
provide education for all employees
embrace a non-punitive culture
If a patient receives an average effective dose (ED50) at initial treatment
and shows signs of toxicity, which action by the health care provider
should the nurse anticipate?
A) reduce the dosage
B) stop the medication
C) increase the dosage
D) change the medication
Correct Answer -A) reduce the dosage
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