Lilley: Pharmacology

In which step of the nursing process does the nurse determine the outcome of medication administration? A) Implementation B) Evaluation C) Assessment D) Planning - Correct Answers B) Evaluation The nurse plans care for a male patient who is 80 years old. The nursing diagnosis is noncomplia...

A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? a. Acute pain b....

The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of which topic? - Correct Answers Pharmacotherapeutics What is a desired outcome when a drug is described as easy to administer? - Correct Answers It enhances patient adherence...

1. A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin (Cardura). When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions? a. "Weigh yourself daily, and report any weight loss to your prescriber." b. "Increase your potassium intake by eating more bananas an...

A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? A. Acute pain B. ...